Beauty

Best Mascaras for Asian Lashes | Drugstore & High-End

5:45 PM



When I say "Asian" lashes I didn't mean to stereotype or generalize and say that every Asian person have the same exact type of lashes, but in a more general sense I meant to say that I am Asian and my lashes are short, stubborn, and pretty much non-existent. If this sounds like your lashes then you might benefit from some of these tips ;).

Fashion

Cold Weather Essentials for Your Closet

10:03 AM

If you live in the Midwest or anywhere near snow, now would be the perfect time to bring out your coats, mittens, leg warmers, and boots! I don't like the freezing weather very much, but snow is always fun plus, I love layering up for the cold. Something about cable knit sweaters, scarves, and hats is just so cozy. So for this first day of December I've put together a few of my favorite winter essentials!

1. Sperry Women's Saltwater Duck Booties - $120 (For 25% Off Use Code: FRIEND)

Life

Photography Fun

1:07 PM

IMG_5375
Hello! Just wanted to share a few photos from this past weekend of my baby sis. Hair, makeup, and photography was all done by me. Please do not share these photos without crediting it back to me. Thanks!

Life

Our Wedding Part Four

11:20 AM


WARNING! This is a long post with LOTS of pictures! It may take awhile to load so be patient :). Most of these photos are from the reception and some of the after-party. There are way too many photos of the after-party so I'll have to upload the rest separately. 

Tutorials

Fresh Neutrals & Vibrant Purple

1:23 PM

Hello! I'm back with another makeup tutorial :). I posted this look on Instagram a few weeks ago (since I filmed it then), but couldn't find time to edit the video until now so please excuse me for how late this tutorial went up. This makeup look is perfect for spring - pretty, fresh, and with a pop of color! There are no voiceovers or subtitles since it is a GRWM video so enjoy!

Reviews

March Favorites & Empties

10:09 AM


I hope you all are having a wonderful day so far! I've kept this monthly favorites to a minimum since I've been trying to be good and not spend so much $$ on makeup ;). As you can see many of these items are new to my collection and some are old and well-loved products I've rediscovered this month. 

Fashion

OOTD | Trench Coat & Booties

12:13 PM

Cloudy with mild temperatures and some wind here in the Midwest, but as long as there's no blizzard I'm not complaining! Today's outfit is a great example of something I would wear to work when the weather is being bipolar and can't really decide if it wants to be warm or cold.  I wasn't meeting with any clients today, but I still wanted to look polished yet laid-back and comfortable.

Reviews

Get Ready for Spring | Top 10 Drugstore Lipsticks

8:57 PM


With spring just around the corner I thought I'd share with you guys my top 10 lipsticks for spring! This will be a blog series where I show you my favorite beauty products and fashion trends for spring. I'm going to kick it off with drugstore lipsticks! When I think of spring I envision light pastel colors or bright and bold shades - lots of pinks and purples as well as corals. 

Tutorials

Current Eyebrow Routine | Powder vs. Gel

6:15 PM

Hello! Want to know how I do my eyebrows? I generally use two different methods and in this video I show you both! I change up my eyebrow routine all the time, but this is how I'm currently doing them. I don't trim or wax/thread my eyebrows at all mostly because I just don't trust other people touching my eyebrows and I don't like to spend too much time on them.  All I do is pluck and shape them. I like to keep things simple and as low-maintenance as possible. It usually only take me 5 mins or less to do my brows everyday.

Reviews

February Empties & Favorites

6:03 PM


Hello!

I can't believe how fast January and February went by! I still remember celebrating the start of a new year and then all of sudden we're into March already?! Oh well, that means spring is almost here...then come summer! Don't get me wrong I love winter, but I hate the cold. I'm like an icicle even in my own house lol.

Beauty

Simple Bouncy Waves | Hair Tutorial

1:15 PM


Hello! I'm back with another tutorial, but this time it's a hair tutorial for simple bouncy curls! This was a requested video on Instagram. There's no voiceover for this video because I actually just got my braces last week and talking is still a little painful and stiff for me. I will write another blog post about getting my braces soon! In the meantime, we can make do with the subtitles so DON'T FORGET TO CLICK ON "CC" FOR THE SUBTITLES! :)

Fashion

Outfit of the Day | Vibrant Red

8:29 PM

Hello! This was what I wore to church this morning :). Though it is still really cold in the Midwest adding in a pair of black booties and tights can help add warmth. Obviously if I was to be doing something active outside then this wouldn't be ideal but since Andy and I were going to church I thought it would be a good idea to post this up.

Beauty

Valentine's Day Makeup Tutorial | Soft & Smokey

7:01 PM


Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day because I know I did! Yesterday, I uploaded a makeup tutorial for a soft and smokey Valentine's look. This tutorial is a collaboration I'm doing with Cindy Yang Lee so go and check out her channel as well :).  All products used in this tutorial are listed below.

Life

Our Wedding Part 3

9:03 AM

The sun was out, but it was forecasted to rain in the afternoon. Even though we had planned for an outdoor wedding, the weather wasn't in our favor so we decided to move everything indoors to the main ballroom. When the wedding party arrived at the venue, the bridesmaids and groomsmen helped with last-minute details while Andy and I took family photos. Both of us came from big families so we wanted to incorporate and include them in our wedding as much as possible. Let me just say I was drenched in sweat and full of mosquito bites by the time we were done. Regardless, I was just happy to see everyone there and finally able to take some official family pictures including my sister who was visiting us from Thailand for the very first time.

Beauty

Kat Von D Shade + Light Contour Palette | Review

9:15 AM



Today I'm reviewing the Kat Von D Shadow + Light Contour Palette. Even though I don't contour and highlight on a daily basis contouring is really nice for when I take pictures or film videos.

Kat Von D is actually a tattoo artist. I use to love watching the show Miami Ink and seeing her amazing tattoo skills. Over the years I've seen countless reviews and tutorials on youtube featuring many beauty products from her own makeup line. This contour palette is the latest addition to my increasing makeup collection.

Beauty

Bronzy Shimmer Makeup Tutorial | Makeup Geek Eyeshadows

10:24 AM



Hello everyone!

I'm back with another blog post, but this time it is a makeup tutorial! I didn't think I would start doing tutorials, but I've been getting more and more request for makeup looks! I always post selfies or pictures of beauty products on instagram and on here so people are always asking why I don't just do tutorials...1) I already have a blog and youtube channel and 2) what's there to lose? So I thought why not? I would be more than happy to share my beauty tips and tricks.

Beauty

Makeup Geek Eyeshadows | Review & Swatches

8:06 PM


Hello all! I'm back with another makeup review. I'm dedicating this blog post to Makeup Geek's eyeshadows and pigments. I've used MAC Cosmetics for years, but never really thought about giving Makeup Geek a try until recently so I went ahead and ordered a few eyeshadows and pigments to try out. Let me just say...the eyeshadows are so pigmented and smooth! I am so excited to start using them and possibly even start doing tutorials for you guys. I have been wearing these eyeshadows all week...obviously not all at once, but you get the idea.

Beauty

LORAC Alter Ego Lipstick Collection | Swatches

8:06 PM


LORAC came out with a gift set for their Alter Ego Lipstick Collection which included five of their best-shelling shades for only $35.80. One lipstick already retails for $16 alone so it would have cost me $80 if I were to purchase them separately! I saved over half the cost! This set is only sold exclusively at Kohl's, but if you don't live near one you can also order it on their website. I heard about this through a family member the week after I had already purchased two other colors from the same collection. I ended up with two of the same color, but I'm already saving on so much money just with the gift set alone. Plus, I really liked the color so I figured it's okay to have a backup.

Beauty

Soleil Tan De Chanel Bronzing Makeup Base | Review

9:34 PM


I recently ran out of my favorite bronzer so I had to get a new one. I don't know about you, but my skin is super dry in the winter even with daily moisturizing. I don't contour and highlight on a daily basis so bronzer works great when it's wintertime so I don't look so pasty. I was looking for something that would be matte and long-lasting without highlighting any dry patches on my face.  I wanted to stay away from from powder bronzers because of this reason.

Wishlist

john cena

Current Beauty Faves