Comfort Is Key

Friday, November 29, 2013




An easy way to stay comfortable on the holidays. A long sweater, tights, platforms, and you're ready to go. I thought the collar was a nice touch. 
Collared Top - H&M
Sweater Dress - H&M
Tights - Macy's
Shoes - H&M
What are you wearing on the holidays?

The Winter Project Week Three - Favorite Winter Scent

Tuesday, November 26, 2013


I'm typically not a fan of sweet smells. When it comes to body spray or lotion I usually go for Victoria Secret's floral scents, but I was pleasantly surprised by Bath and Body Works. Sweet scents kind of gross me out, but this Warm Vanilla Sugar is so heavenly. It's sweet yet feminine. I don't find smelling like a doughnut to be appealing, but this scent is much nicer. I think vanilla is my favorite scent in general (I find myself sniffing Mac lipsticks all the time while I'm at my desk). I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of this collection it has to be my favorite ever.
                                  What is your favorite scent?
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Sunday Note #1

Sunday, November 24, 2013


Hello my lovely readers! In an attempt to incorporate more lifestyle posts on my blog I've decided to add "Sunday Note". It's just a little update on my not so exciting life. I love reading posts similar to these but find that not many bloggers do them! My favorite are from Lily . I religiously read her blog, and took inspiration from her Sunday Portraits. I know not everyone will want to read it, so skip it if you please.

*This is my I don't want to wear makeup, but I have to go out in public look right now. I've been using a new cleanser, and my skin feels soooo good! I didn't want to put any face makeup on.

*The weather has been very bipolar as usual. I enjoyed the rain on Thursday and Friday. I got to wear my coats which made me really happy. However, I didn't enjoy driving in that type of weather. Rain and wind = lots of traffic on the 60 freeway.

*I signed my petition to declare my major at my university! Eeeek. I'm excited as I didn't expect to get in to be honest. The major of my choice is very impacted and hard to get into, so I was really scared. I feel way better knowing I have an official plan. and spot in the program. It made me so nervous and anxious not knowing if I would be accepted or force to choose something I wouldn't like.

*I tried to pluck my eyebrows, but they remain untamed. I'm going to have them done by a lady who is quite talented with brows sometime next week.

*I've been so uninspired lately when it comes to writing. I had a few blog post ideas but I just couldn't write them, and I haven't finished my presentation or project. I need to get my act together.

                                                   How has your week been? 
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The Winter Project Week Two - Favorite Winter Accessory

Tuesday, November 19, 2013



My favorite accessory in the winter is scarves. I love seeing them, and touching them, but I have an issue with wearing them. Ever since I had surgery on my neck when I was fifteen I can't bare anything touching that area. It makes me sort of freak out if that makes sense. I'm uncomfortable, and anxious. I'm not sure why this happens to me, but I know it began after my surgery.
Seeing all of the tartan or as we say plaid patterns this season I knew I was going to have to suck it up and at least try to wear a scarf. When I went into H&M I spotted this scarf, and thought it was perfect. It was a bit pricey (18$), but it is thick and really warm. I've managed to wear it twice when it was quite cold outside. I try to avoid having it on too tight or close to my neck, and haven't felt panic while wearing it just cosiness and comfort.
                                      What is your favorite winter accessory? 
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Eye Shadow Project

Sunday, November 17, 2013



Top Row : Mylar, Bronze, Girlie
Bottom Row: Sable,  Satin Taupe, Cranberry



Eyeshadow is my favorite part within a makeup look. There are so many ways to create beautiful color combinations, and so many different looks. When I was younger I was a huge fan of the "rainbow eyes shadow"makeup look, and now that I look back I'm cringing. I am more of a neutral lover now. I love a good smokey eye with neutrals, and lots of mascara. I still enjoy pops of color such as Cranberry, but I stay away from the neons. Since Mac is one of my favorite brands I thought I'd start investing in some good shadows. I'm hoping to create my own 15 palette in the future, but for now these are the colors I own. I won't go into too much detail right now because I will be reviewing and showing them in future posts. My two least favorite colors are Mylar and Girlie, and I would highly recommend Sable, Satin Taupe, Bronze, and Cranberry. I think they are such good quality eyes shadows with great pigmentation and color selection.There isn't an official Mac store in my town, just a small counter in Macy's and apparently they don't sell shadows in pans, so I will be depotting them on my own (wish me luck). 
                                   What are your favorite Mac Eyeshadows? 
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Sweater Weather

Thursday, November 14, 2013


Yep,  I've used that annoying term "sweater weather", but to be completely honest the weather has been so bipolar I'm not sure it is sweater weather yet. Tuesday was a really cold 70 degree type of day and Wednesday was a searing 90 degree day. I'm sure you've seen me complain on twitter. Nonetheless, I am prepared for the cold. I ventured into Forever 21 and H&M a few weeks ago and picked up some new sweaters. Their fall stock is so nice!
I firstly wanted some type of Christmas sweater, and sadly all I found was one with snowflakes on it.  I really like it though, it is light weight and looks perfect with a red lip. I am not entirely sure what sort of pattern is on my red sweater, but I thought it looked nice and made me feel the Christmas vibe because of the red color. Next I picked a beige/black striped sweater just because I don't own many beige colored shirts. Lastly from H&M I picked up a long navy blue sweater. It is perfect for leggings because it covers my bottom. I will probably wear it on Thanksgiving because it's loose and comfortable. I'm quite tall and it fits me really long I should have gotten a small, but I was too lazy to try anything on in the dressing room.
                                                           Are you ready for the cold weather? 
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The Winter Project: Week One - Favorite Winter Nail Polishes

Tuesday, November 12, 2013


When it comes to nail polishes I tend to stray away from bright colors or pastels. I just don't really like how they look on my hands so it's pretty much dark colors all the time for me with the exception of a few colors. This winter I'm enjoying Finger Paints - Merry Mittens, Barry M Gelly Hi-shine - Pomegranate, Essie - Chinchilly, Essie- Blue Rhapsody, Essie- It's Genius, and Essie - Mink Muffs.
As you can probably tell I am partial to Essie nail polishes. They are my favorite. In the summer I was feeling a bit annoyed with them though because a few of my polishes went all gloppy and nasty on me. I couldn't get any more use out of them which sort of upset me. Anyway I have crawled back to Essie after trying to explore other brands. I really love how easy they apply and last quite a long time on me. My Barry M polish is also one of my favorites it has a gel like texture, and is very shiny. Finger Paints is not one of my favorite brands, but the color is so pretty. Merry Mittens is a wine red with gold glitter making it perfect for winter.
                                                    What are your favorite nail polishes for winter? 
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Zara Mini Office City Bag

Monday, November 11, 2013


Two months ago I mentioned in my What I Would Buy post that I really wanted to buy this purse. At the moment it was a dilemma, but as the days went by I decided to just buy it instead of being in indecisive mess! I chose the Mini Office City Bag because I was in love with the bigger version of it, but thought it was a bit too bulky for everyday use. I wanted something smaller with great quality. I really like that it has a large strap and the two smaller handles.
The strap is detachable so you can wear it either way. I personally like to have the option of wearing it either way depending on my mood. The bag is really good quality, it doesn't have that awful faux leather stench. It perfectly fits my essentials: phone, lipstick, planner, tablet, headphones all that jazz. Navy matches a majority of my wardrobe making it easy to style. I even took it with me to Disneyland because I wanted to show it off to the world.
This was my first Zara purchase and I was really impressed with the quality of the bag. It is inexpensive, yet amazing quality.
                                                  Have you ever bought a Zara bag? 
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Revlon Photo Ready Cream Blush

Monday, November 4, 2013


After scanning the isles of Target and Walmart for weeks, I finally found the Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Coral Reef. I had been wanting to try one for ages, but none of my stores had them in stock. I decided to be bold, and go for the coral color because it is one I would not normally use. I am smitten with Coral Reef. I was skeptical because the color was so bright inside the container. However, once you swirl your fingertips inside the color transfers very sheerly. I strongly suggest using either a clean brush or your fingers to touch the product, I used a not so clean brush and it made the product look really dirty. Coral Reef gives a beautiful flush of color on the skin - very natural (just as it appears in the photo). It blends like a dream. I tend to put some on the upper put of my cheek to sort of contour my face a bit. It can be build up for a more intense color or for a subtle rosy cheek.
                                                       Do you like cream blushes? 
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Currently Loving

Saturday, November 2, 2013




After being abandoned during the summer months, I have finally whipped out my trusty Naked 2 Palette. It's beautiful shimmery colors are perfect for my Fall mood. I love applying one color all over the lid for a simple eye look with lots of mascara. When I'm feeling creative I will blend more colors together creating a more smokier effect. As always I'm very lazy in the mornings so I have enjoyed using my Sonia Kashuk Concealer Quad  to cover up any blemishes that have surfaced on my skin. It's formula is thick and easily blended. I usually pat the powder underneath my eyes so that my concealer doesn't crease on me. I feel as if I am so late the cream blush party. I finally found the Revlon Photoready Cream Blush - Coral Reef which can look daunting in the container, but I assure it is not. In person these look very bold. However, when applied and blended the blush transforms into a nice healthy glow. I think coral blushes suite olive skin a lot better than pink ones so I have been on hunt for more coral blushes. I was a bad girl and managed to find a website that ships Bourjois products the U.S. After seeing the Bourjois Color Boost Crayons on so many of my favorite blogs I was so intrigued. I like them slightly better than the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains because of they don't have that dental smell to them. They also have a glossy - slightly hydrating type of finish. The colors are easily wearable on an everyday basis.

                                           What products are you currently loving? 
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