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2/26/2012

Holy Grail.

Barnes & Noble. A great place to sit, relax, read/study and sip on Starbucks.

I had just finish reading my bible; Vogue and had the last sip of my Passiontea Lemonade, I realized I wanted to share with you guys my holy grail closet item......

Flats.

HOLD UP! Before you think "boring!"...

Let me back up my reasons.

Is it predictable? Probably.

Now I know heels make an outfit look 10x better, sexier, and more edgy - let's face the facts. They fucking hurt. Unless you drive 24/7 and do barely any walking. But ladies, I live in Vancouver where I take the skytrain to work and I'm on my feet all the time!

Other than the fact that people tend to have staring problems in Vancouver, (Tip: take a picture, it lasts longer and you can frame it!) I just feel much more comfortable in flats.

Why I love them? They go with almost everything!!! Shorts, jeans, skirts, dresses - play it up or dress it down. Practical, comfortable, and easy.

Sometimes I feel like heels make a person look like they try a little too hard. Day to day, I love being comfortable and laid back in my clothes. I can list out many reasons why I love heels, don't get me wrong - they're a great invention for us women and our legs ;).

But flats... when can you ever go wrong with flats? Unless you're in the club. That's the only time I'd forbid them. Because you look like a loser. GIRLFRIENDS - if y'all gonna wear flats to a club..... It's either GO HARD OR GO HOME!!!

Having said that, if you must - bring a pair in your purse or coat check them. That way you can have your reliable comfortable flats to wear on the walk back of shame... wherever that may be haha.

Which takes me back to my point - reliable. Flats are reliable. No need to worry whether you'll trip in them, no need to worry whether you'll break a heel or get stuck in the crack of the concrete and looking like an idiot.

They will never fail.

Bonus: If I had to run away from an attacker (knock on wood), I'd have way more control than in heels. Better safe than sorry!

...although I guess with a heel, you can stab them in the eye with it...

It'll always be a battle between the two...

What's your fashion piece you can always rely on?

xoxo

2/23/2012

OOTD - Spring is near!

...at least in Dallas it is! Back home in Vancouver...? Probably not so much haha.

Loving the weather here, however today I go back home to rain... Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day... so sad to leave weather like this!!!

Here's my outfit:

Shirt & Skirt: Club Monaco

Denim Jacket: Forever 21

Flats: Steve Madden

Watch: Michael Kors

Wrap Bracelet: Club Monaco

Bangle: Forever 21

Bow Ring: Forever 21

For my purse, I just wore the same purse from my last OOTD (<-- click to see) which is the only purse I brought with me on this trip - it goes with everything!!! :)

Hope you guys liked this outfit... more to come!

BONUS:

Took advantage of the nice day out and went riding :)

We got to test drive this spyder bike... lol it was interesting and fun!

Also went shopping at ROSS & TARGET but that haul will have to wait for another day! :)

xoxo

2/20/2012

OOTD - Date Night!

Alright, you guys asked for more outfit of the days so here it is!

It was the boyfriends and I's 19 months today so I decided to pull out this unworn dress I wanted to pull out for a special occasion - plus I got to wear my new heels!

(Ugh, didn't give myself a pedicure... gross. I apologize lol)

FROM WHERE???

Blazer - Club Monaco

Lace Dress - Aritzia

Watch - Michael Kors

Bracelet & Ring - Forever 21

Purse - DSW Shoes

Shoes - Nordstrom Rack

To dress down this dress, you can always throw on some simple flats, sandals, maybe even TOMS? I love TOMS! I live in them haha.

It would also pair great with a cropped denim jacket for the summertime!

Hope you guys like this!

xoxo

2/18/2012

Hello, Haul, Valentine's Day

Greetings from America!

Currently I am back in Dallas visiting the boyfriend... So of course I had to do a bit of shopping right?! Here is my little haul at Forever 21!

I had purchased a few other items from Nordstrom Rack, Victoria Secret, Club Monaco as well. Oh, and only a couple of drugstore items. But I didn't put it in the video just because it would've been a super long video. I kept it only Forever 21 because it's A. Affordable B. More easily accessible. C. Cuz everyone loves F21!

Valentine's Day was relaxed, sweet and simple. We went shopping, went for lunch, hung out at home, had sushi for dinner. Kept it pretty low key as V-Day wasn't a huge deal for us.

However, I did get some "gifties" from the boyfriend!

Got the Sigma Mrs. Bunny Travel Sized Kit! I chose this set instead of the regular full sized kit because I liked the brushes that came in this one a lot more and I'd use all the ones that comes in this set. Great price as well for what you get in this set!

Exchanged a Marc Jacobs watch (band was still too loose on my wrist) for this Gold Michael Kors watch! I love it, it's so classic looking and the price was awesome! The hands also glows in the dark, how kewl! Spotted at Nordstrom Rack :)

Anyways, that's about it for now.... I'll try to update more another time! Thanks for staying put!

xoxo

1/26/2012

Favourite Products of 2011!

Here is my very late video on the products that I reach for the most in 2011! It's what I use on a daily basis, with my everyday make up!

Products Mentioned:

Urban Decay Naked Palette

Sonia Kashuk Radiant Tinted Moisturizer: Beige

Maybelline Dream Smooth Mousse Foundation: 240 Natural Beige

Maybelline SuperStay Foundation: Nude

Dior Sculpt Concealer: 002

Nyx Eyeshadow Base: ESB003

Real Techniques Brushes by Samantha Chapman: Essentials Travel Kit

- Essential Foundation Brush

- Domed Shadow Brush

- Multi-Task Brush

Sonia Kashuk Blending Eye Brush

Chanel Illusion D'Ombre: 83 Illusoire

K-Palette Real Lasting Tattoo Eyeliner

Shiseido Natural Eyebrow Pencil: Light Brown

Hard Candy So Baked Bronzer: Hula Hula

Mac Mineralize Blush: Warm Soul

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine: 48 Evasion

Products Not Mentioned in video:

Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes

Essence Of Beauty (CVS) Foundation Brush

Ecotools Powder Brush

I'm wearing Maybelline SuperStay foundation, Dior Sculpt Concealer, Hard Candy Bronzer, Mac Warm Soul, Shiseido Natural Eyebrow Pencil, Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes mascara (on bottome lashes).

Other: Quo #806 lashes, Maybelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow in Bold Gold, Revlon ColorStay lipliner in Red, Revlon SuperLustrous lipstick in Love That Red (Thank You Cydangie!)

Hope you guys enjoy it and hopefully one of these products will also become your fave!

xoxo

12/29/2011

Love Package From Lisa & Purllin Knits!

As the holidays are passing by, the weather isn't getting any warmer! So a few weeks ago, I had asked my good friend Lisa to knit me a scarf as I've seen her knitting blog before and was very impressed with her work! I even sent her some goodies as a thank you which you can see here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCNjEc4Zqhc

I had asked for a red big knit scarf that will be great to layer underneath jackets and for warmth! Along with the knit, she was so lovely to send me some goodies as well! I did another open package video to share with you guys :)

The make up goodies she sent me! <3 She loves masks and samples/mini products as much as I do :)

Thank you SO much Lisa! I love everything and the scarf especially! I appreciate you taking the time out of your day to knit me such a pretty and warm scarf!!! <3

She also has a blog/youtube so please check out/follow Lisa if you aren't already!

http://loveformakeup.com

http://youtube/com/lisalin

And if you would like to learn how to knit, she also has a blog/youtube as well!

http://purllin.blogspot.com/

http://youtube.com/purllinknitting

http://twitter.com/L_LIN

Remember to keep warm, and layer up! Scarves are my fav pieces to accessorize and play up an outfit - it's a plus that it also keeps you warm! :)

xoxo

12/27/2011

TUTORIAL: New Years Smokey Eyes

I hope you all had a fabulous Christmas and now the New Year is just around the corner! Most tutorials will be all about glitter & fun but let's face the facts: it's messy as heck! So I opted out for a smokey eye with a bit of a twist against the classic black and silver smokey eye.

Here is another option, with a bit of glitter, a bit of black, and a whole lot of hot SMOKE! Glitter is fun, but a smokey eye is a classic!

PRODUCTS USED:

Brows: Shiseido Natural Brow Eyepencil: Medium

NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil: Iced Mocha, Milk

Urban Decay Book Of Shadows Vol. 3: Loaded, Uzi, Perversion

Urban Decay Naked Palette: Naked, Creep, Smog

MAC: Ricepaper

Milani Liquifeye Pencil

ELF Cream Eyeliner

Ardell Demi Wispies

Loreal Voluminous Original Waterproof Mascara

FACE PRODUCTS USED:

Foundation:

Revlon PhotoReady: Medium 006

Concealer:

DiorSkin Sculpt Concealer: 02

Blush/Bronzer:

Bobbi Brown Blush/Bronzer Duo: Medium/Peony

Highlight:

Dior Shimmer Powder: 002 Amber Diamond

Lips:

Loreal Lipsick: Fairest Nude

BRUSHES USED:

EYES:

ECOTOOLS: Mini Travel Sized Set

ELF Eye Blending Brush

MAC 217 Brush

HollyNorth Production Supplies Angled Brush

FACE:

ECOTOOLS: Mini Travel Sized Set, Powder Brush

Bobbi Brown Foundation Brush

Real Techniques Brushes by Samantha Chapman: Domed Shadow Brush (for concealer), Multi-Task Brush

Thank you so much for being supportive of me so far in this year that I had finally decided to make a youtube channel! I look forward to making tons more videos and hope you all continue to follow/support me!

Thank you for following/subscribing!!!

Have a happy and safe new year!!!!

xoxo

12/25/2011

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Christmas and got all your wishes! I wanted to share with you guys one of the greatest holiday experience in Vancouver - Stanley Park Bright Nights! There were tons of lights, hot chocolate, popcorn, chestnuts... a great place to go to celebrate the holidays with your loved ones :)

Hope you enjoyed the video! It's super pretty, ya?

And a few pictures taken by my friend's DSLR! :D

I'm blessed to be able to spend this time with my friends and most of all, being able to spend it with my boyfriend! <3

I have a NEW YEARS look coming up so stay tuned for that!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!!

12/15/2011

Update.

I've been busy with work and I am trying my best to come out with more videos. I plan on doing an overview of my MUST HAVE'S of 2011! So stay tuned for that! I also want to share/review some brushes that I am absolutely loving so I will try my best to also film that... it's just been a busy month!!!

Cydia aka Cydangie sent me a little love package. I had originally posted a video on it but it was too out of sync so I kept it on private. But here is a picture of what was inside the package! Once again, thank you SO much Cydia!!!

Be sure to check out her channel, blog and her online shop!!

YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/cydangie

BLOG: http://cydangiebeauty.com

SHOP: www.cydangieshop.com

Also, if you haven't entered my GIVEAWAY yet, please do! It's open until the end of the month! :) Who doesn't like free things?!

Until my next video, I will leave you guys with this new video of my boyfriend's and what his 2011 year consisted of! (He put in quite silly clips of me LOL!)

Thanks for staying put!

xoxo

12/11/2011

TUTORIAL: Easy Gold Eyes & Traditional Red Lips [Holiday Look #3]

I've been wanting to get this tutorial up for so long because this is my personal favourite look to do for the holidays! A simple gold eye and a classic RED LIP!

For a day to day holiday look, I would even just go for only one color on the lid but I felt like this is a little more polished for a dinner or holiday party, etc.