Collective Instagram

Hello, Since I started Instagram three weeks ago, I have been very active and posting pictures almost daily.  

Inspired by so many beautiful things around me, I think I found my new playground...

Come follow me on Instagram!  Thanks for looking!

Until next post......

BRB

Hello, Readers, 

I will be away from blogging for the duration of November, but I will be checking your comments periodically!  See you all very soon! 

Until next post......

Lazy Sunday

Hello, Happy Sunday!  While I am at my usual chores and studying for a board exam today, it seems like the other residents in the household are enjoying a lazy and another surprisingly warm day this weekend...

Hope you are all having a wonderful Sunday!  Go Giants!  

Via Examiner.com

Until next post......

Wedding Guest Makeup

Hello, I wanted to preface by saying I love weddings!  I thoroughly enjoyed planning my own wedding back in the day.  When I attend weddings, I pay attention to the details because I understand and appreciate the effort that went into creating this once in a life time event.

In September, I attended an intimate evening wedding on the first day of Fall.  As a wedding guest, I decided to go with a demure and classy makeup look with soft neutral eyes and red lips.  I wore a cobalt blue cocktail dress, so I did not want my makeup to overpower the strong color of the dress.

Face:

Estee Lauder Invisible Fluid Makeup in 2CN2
Estee Lauder Double Wear Light Stay-in-Place Makeup SPF 10 in Intensity 2.0
Smashbox Step-By-Step Contour Kit - also mentioned here
MAC Pro Longwear Blush in Stay Pretty
Kevin Aucoin The Celestial Powder in Candlelight
Diorskin Forever Flawless Perfection Fusion Wear Makeup Powder Foundation in 021 Linen - not pictured

Eyes:

Nars Pro-Prime Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base - a cult classic must have!
Givenchy Magic Kohl Eye Liner Pencil in 1
Nars Larger Than Life Long-Wear Eyeliner in Via Appia
Inglot Freedom System Eye Shadow Squares
Kevyn Aucoin The Eye Shadow Duo in #202
YSL Shocking Mascara Volume Effect Faux Cils in 1

Lips:

YSL Rouge Pur Couture Vernis A Levres Glossy Stain in 20 - also mention here

I was inspired to mix two Estee Lauder foundations together from this bridal makeup look video:


Finally some snap shots from the beautiful wedding in September:

Have a great weekend!  Until next post......

Solvang and Los Angeles, CA

Hello, This is an image diary of my last trip to Southern California in August.  I enjoyed every minute of it...

Solvang

When in Solvang, you must try Split Pea Soup and all the Danish pastries you can eat!

Los Angeles

This was my second trip to Los Angeles this summer.  For beauty highlight, I visited Scent Bar (aka Lucky Scent online) in West Hollywood.  I was in heaven, I loved sniffing all the niche fragrances available in the store!  

And the rest of the highlights...

I appreciated the tranquil and beautiful Japanese garden at our hotel in Little Tokyo (above two photos).

Hope you are all enjoying your weekend!  Until next post......

Liebster Blog Award Recipient

Hello, thanks to Lola from lola's secret beauty blog for nominating me for the Liebster Blog Award!  Please go visit Lola's fabulous blog, it has become one of my daily must reads.  Her product reviews are top notch, well thought out, and interesting to read.  Not to mention, she is one of the kindest and most respectful bloggers that I know from the blogsphere.

Here are the rules:

1)  Link the person who gave you the award in your post to show appreciation
2) Post the award on your blog
3)  Choose 5 up and coming blogs (with under 200 followers) to receive the award
4)  Leave your nominee a comment on their blogs letting them know about the award
5)  List your nominees on your award post that links to their blogs

The five blogs that I nominated are:

1)  Beauty Professor
2)  Free To Be Natural
3)  pure makeup
4)  Everyday Beauty
5)  The Alternative Life

Have a good week!  Until next post......

107 Posts Later

Hello, This blog is officially one year old!  I would like to extend a big "Thank You" to all my readers and fellow bloggers, you motivate me to keep going!  

I may not be posting as frequently as I did a year ago, but this is still my passion and my creative outlet despite the busy schedule.  

I leave you here with another new passion of mine, my baby koi fish.  I have had them for almost two months.  They are the cutest and they are very smart.  They have been trained to feed from our fingers, feeding times are so much fun!

Have a wonderful week!  And until next post......

Versatile Blogger Award

Hello, This is a long over due shout out to Heel in Mint who made me one of the nominees for The Versatile Blogger Award.  Heel in Mint is an amazing blog about the latest in fashion and beauty.  I love reading the posts and looking through all the beautiful stylish photographs over there.  I am honored and humbled to be nominated.  Thanks to Heel in Mint and all of you who have supported my blog!  

The Rules
Nominate 15 fellow bloggers who are relatively new to blogging.
Let them know that you have nominated them.
Share 7 random facts about yourself.
Thank the bloggers that have nominated you.
Add the Versatile Blogger Award picture to your blog post.

In no particular order, I nominate:

Lola at lola's secret beauty blog

Stacey at The Makeup Edition

Shiny Pretty Things

Dale at Savvy Spice

Charisse at Gorgeousskin

Yun at Beauty Bijoux Fashion

Lexi at The Former Girl At Bar

Dovey at Cute and Mundane

Andreea at Curious Tendency

The Clean Blog
sleep and water
Neccia at The Natural Beauty Health Blog

Panties at the black panties
Rowena at rolala loves
One Stylish Day At A Time


You will find random facts about me here.


 Please go and check out these wonderful reads.  Enjoy!  Until next post......