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Cosmetics this Year! aka I love L'occitane!
Published on 2012-02-14 03:34:00
How has your new year started? I wish mine had been better. I have been swinging from one end to another, ill for almost three weeks (my back is still recovering~), and just recently found new direction in my life! It's refreshing!I took this picture ...in January, and yes, it is now February...14th...but at least I am sharing, no? I will try harder. Actually I wanted to share with you the exciting plans I have been brewing for the last 10 days or so! I am leaving sunny California and moving t [..] > read more
My Chinese New Year 2012 DRAGON YEAR
Published on 2012-01-29 01:59:00
This is a backward post.I spent Chinese New Year in a frenzy, trying to clean the apartment to welcome "the new year" (while getting rid of stagnant chi). This cleaning project took quite a few days more than I thought it would and I ended up completely exhausted by the time new years actually came along. Then, I was all alone, it was a gloomy/rainy day, and I had a doctor's appointment. Wow, right? Luckily, once Yobo returned from his business trip we went to the Chinese New Year festival in Mo [..] > read more
October Cosmetics
Published on 2011-10-31 04:11:00
Woew, it's been a while. I keep meaning to post, but I don't. I know. It's the nagging in my head (what if someone I know reads it?), the laziness (taking pictures with natural light means doing it during the day/morning), and the forgetfulness (I'll do it later. When? Huh?). I will try harder.I have been switching things around as of late, about a month ago, maybe two months ago, I decided it was time to buy anti-aging products (and no, it has nothing to do with Yobo's daily reminders: "You' [..] > read more
The Joys of Shopping in Strangers' Closets
Published on 2011-09-16 01:39:00
One of the things I find exciting in shopping in other people's closets, so to speak, whether at a yard sale, a flea market (stall?), or an etsy or ebay store, is how you get a look into their lives and see how they are just like you. For me, it's like meeting someone for the first time and discovering our similarities. It's fun :)For example, I was browsing a store online (as I always do to unwind) and discovered a person who sells new Abercrombie and Fitch clothing, cute little cloth bags (al [..] > read more
Summer Cosmetics
Published on 2011-08-13 22:55:00
It's been a while since I posted, and I would label this "August", but I am actually planning on buying a new face cream and I would like to label that one August...Strange, I know.Face wash: Ponds Whitening Face Wash (China)Eye Cream: Garnier Eye Cream, The Body Shop Vitamin C CreamSerum: Burt's Bees RadianceMoisturizer: Josie Maranan - SPF 40, Lumene Vitamin CLotion: Victoria's Secret Vanilla & Sandalwood lotionI plan on buying a new moisturizer with SPF, I don't think I will be buying Josie M [..] > read more
Few days in a Flash
Published on 2011-08-04 01:06:00
It has been a while. How are you? I have been up and down like a rollercoaster; first with the move downtown, then with living independently, and finally with being sick for a week (bedridden). I still have not recovered enough to practice yoga (it's been 3 weeks!), and I'm not sure when I will feel fully functional again.Now I want to share with you that I have been meaning to post, truly, but I have had various reasons for not posting. About a month ago I had decided I would share new make u [..] > read more
Summer to Fall
Published on 2011-07-18 20:02:00
Summer seems to be coming to an end as we reach the end of July, but not in California. Here, we can expect at least two more months of summer before we can expect gloomy fall shower.This collection features the items I have been thinking about all summer. I have been eyeing Club Monaco for a few months now, and I have always had an interest in Stella McCartney collection, but today I saw her Spring/Summer collection (out of boredom) and realized that I love it more than Calvin Klein. It is les [..] > read more
The Question of Definition
Published on 2011-07-10 03:03:00
One of the challenges in defining beauty is, as often emphasized, determining whether beauty is defined by the external or the internal. The external is what we can truly control in our lives, more than our hearts and our minds, so it is perhaps thus the easiest to define. The internal is far too subjective to be worthy of debate, after all, how can we argue over the quality of one's eyes? How can we measure the characteristics of one's soul? The strength of one's spirit? It is difficult, to [..] > read more
Chanel Makeup by Peter Philips
Published on 2011-05-20 02:32:00
I don't know who Peter Philips is (I watched a video in which he speaks and I still don't know), but I think Chanel can do better. This video looks like it's aimed at kids.What do you think? > read more
Westfield Fashion Tour Report - Part II
Published on 2011-05-09 00:28:00
Part two is fitting now that the second week of Fashion Tour is over. I just realized over the weekend that the whole thing was mainly sponsored by three companies: Coca Cola, Michael Kors, and Dior. Stuff I received, including a Fresh face wash > read more
Westfield Fashion Tour Report - Part I
Published on 2011-05-02 03:04:00
Last week I was at the mall (needless to say I grew out of my shopping freeze) and noticed that this week (and next week!) my local mall (10 miles away) is hosting a FASHION TOUR! I put it on my calendar, with a reminder starting Friday, and to > read more
Usually Mondays are BLACK AND RED but just for you, Spring, I toned it down...
Published on 2011-04-05 00:17:00
The days go by so quickly, and before I knew it...it was Spring.H&M ruffled shoulder shirt; Banana Republic skirt; Willi Smith cardigan; cheap uncomfortable low heels ;DI don't know how, but I have managed to misplace my camera somewhere. These w > read more
February Favorites - Cosmetics and Make up
Published on 2011-03-12 22:05:00
Cosmetics:Yobo bought me a set of Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair from the airport this time (see my review) for my birthday, and I also finished a sample of Kiehls Avocado Eye Cream and found it PERFECT for my dry skin (review coming)! The > read more
New beginnings require some things to end first
Published on 2011-03-04 03:03:00
The other morning I stood in my closet thinking that I cannot possibly match those two pieces again, even if it were only for work. The lack of originality in my outfits is really staggering and I am possibly becoming bored. In fact, I have rea > read more
My Birthday Weekend
Published on 2011-02-21 22:08:00
Actually I had just recovered from illness and I didn't feel too well on my birthday. I had a cute celebration at work, flowers to take home, a private dinner with yobo, and then karaoke and dinner at night!White sweater (gift from Mom); Cotton On tu > read more
January Favorites - Make up
Published on 2011-02-06 22:54:00
A little late, but better late than never? My January favorites are simple, as I have been working on simplifying everything this year, including my daily make up routine. A few weeks ago I stopped using the Maybelline for contouring because I > read more
Finally a Casual Friday documented
Published on 2011-02-05 01:59:00
Well it's been another few days, which have included Chinese Lunar New Year (did you wear something red and new?) on Wednesday/Thursday and an overall stressful week. Ugh. I'm glad it's over, are you?You'll have to excuse my exhausted/dissatisfied lo > read more
But I want it! Shaped Swimsuit from Land's End
Published on 2011-02-02 01:59:00
Now I might be getting a little a head of the seasons here (I'm still freezing in my sweaters and scarves) but this "structured" swimsuit really appeals to me! I like that it's a halter, that it has underwire (and the option of adding padding to your > read more
January Favorites - Cosmetics
Published on 2011-01-30 01:51:00
It's been a while since I shared my daily cosmetics with you. I have been writing reviews but you probably don't know what combination I use and whether I continued using those products. These are what I have been using lately, excluding my Burt's Be > read more
Couture for the Birthday Girl
Published on 2011-01-28 01:15:00
My birthday is coming up and I started wondering what do I want to buy myself? Then I thought about how I have been envying my friends and coworkers who wear Tiffany co. or Juicy Couture necklaces (the same necklace everyday is just effortless!), and > read more
But I want it! Paul & Joe CAT LIPSTICK in Clair De Lune
Published on 2011-01-22 01:41:00
Get it here!Have I mentioned that I have always loved cats? I find this soooo cute, and at the same time I think that it's too cute to use. Hm. Maybe with a lip brush? > read more
Review: Lumene Vitamin C + Energy Cocktail - Serum
Published on 2011-01-19 01:59:00
My review today is for a product that saved my skin last winter when we were using the heater. Even the humidifier alone couldn't save me...This product came in a much better size back then (the bottle was fatter) and it was discounted at around $12 > read more
But I want it! Spiked Mat!
Published on 2011-01-18 01:59:00
My my how I've been gone.But good news is that I have been working hard (~60 hours a week) and not shopping (too) much, which translates to not spending too much money, thus earning me more money :) This is all because I have been super sick and h > read more
Review: Lumene Vitamin C+ Radiant Day Cream
Published on 2011-01-12 01:54:00
As you may have noticed (and if you haven't, you will!) I have a special preference for Lumene products because it is a Finnish brand, which means I trust the brand (more) and everything smells refreshingly like Finland (and it's not just me! yobo sa > read more
But I want it! Kate Spade Ribbon Coin Purse in Red!
Published on 2011-01-07 17:01:00
I'm debating over this purse...after you apply discount code NEWYEARS25 the price goes down to $39--which is a very reasonable price! Even for me!What do you think? I prefer garnet red...I think the fuchsia will be hard to match... > read more
And from the depths of my closet I dug out---and old sweater!
Published on 2011-01-07 01:14:00
I tried posting this yesterday butt blogger was not loading at all. I have been upping my wardrobe at work to multiple slacks, multiple blazers, high high black heels and that's about it. This was the first non-casual friday, non-slacks outfit. I wor > read more
The Year of Blog Resolutions
Published on 2011-01-03 00:45:00
Wow. This is the first year I have had to think of separate resolutions (normally I just add to my laundry list from years ago). According to this LA Times article I will never accomplish my laundry list, but instead I should "prioritize" my resoluti > read more
December Make Up Routine
Published on 2010-12-11 01:59:00
So I found this draft in my posts and I thought I'd post it before I make my new January routine (haha)! Basically I wanted to show you the most used products for the month of December...Here we see that I was still using my Lumene foundation, which > read more