As I waited in line against the bright gradient pink wall, I couldn’t help but hear the same question echo from each side of me-- “So, what’s so great about this brand?” People had flocked from all over the Bay Area to visit the Glossier pop-up in San Francisco, many dragging their girlfriends and significant … Continue reading What I got from the SF Glossier Pop-Up Shop
The hottest hair trend this year is definitely unicorn hair. Vibrant, bright, pastel colors that look absolutely enchanted. After all, who doesn’t want to be a magical mythical creature? The most popular shades are the brighter pastel tones such as bubble gum pink and cotton candy blue. However, the downside to unicorn hair is that … Continue reading Is Lime Crime Unicorn Hair as Magical as They Say? Dark Hair Review
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna is a revolutionary makeup line. They really make good on their tagline, “Beauty for All”. With over 40 different shades available of their Pro Filt’r foundation, Fenty Beauty is challenging an industry built with a troubled history of inclusion. Many beauty brands have come under fire for their failure to create … Continue reading My Experience with Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
Yesterday was 中秋節, also known as the Mid-Autumn Festival or the Moon Festival. This Chinese holiday is a holiday held on the day of the full moon on the 8th month of the lunar calendar. On this day, we gather with loved ones, give thanks, and eat moon cakes! Like gifts, we exchange mooncakes with friends, … Continue reading Mid-Autumn Festival & Moon Inspired Looks
Social media exploded in a craze of glossy pigments and matte puckered lips around National Lipstick Day this past weekend.I really don't know why there are so many "National _____ Days" nowadays. I figure it might just be some device to make a random day fun, or quite possibly a ploy from corporate masterminds in … Continue reading What I Got at MAC on National Lipstick Day
Sorry for skipping a few months! In all honestly, I was pretty disappointed with June's Box for Play! By Sephora. I thought that when I signed up for the box it asked me my skin/hair type and those basic questionnaire things but they sent me face tanner and curly hair conditioner which will definitely not … Continue reading PLAY! BY SEPHORA: JULY REVIEW
Monthly subscription boxes are the hottest new trend to treat yo' self. In addition to just the pure excitement of receiving mail, there's also the aspect of literally opening a package of surprises catered to your tastes. The idea of sending deluxe beauty/cosmetic samples for a low monthly fee, first came from Birchbox in 2010 … Continue reading Play! by Sephora: March Review
Midsummer 2016... new hair, more self-love, and big ol' mom jeans. I wanted to do a typical self-encouraging, motivational "new year, new you" post during New Years but in all honestly I didn't actually feel that way at the time. I was actually feeling really low and I couldn't bring myself to lie about feeling … Continue reading Another Song About California
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