Today's Make Up: That "Punk" Is "Toasted"

Hello Thursday all! I am back today! Did y'all miss me the last two days? :D LOL. Well, I am back today, only for a brief moment though because I gotta bounce in a few.

My poor baby cousin was admitted to the hospital yesterday with high fever and was belatedly diagnosed today with Kawasaki disease. Sigh... seeing him in this condition just breaks my heart. :( No child, EVER, should be going through this much pain and discomfort.

Well, here are the simple makeup on the face today. Bare faced with just concealer for the under eyes, neutral eyes with a pop of green and orange, coral lips.

Manicure Monday: Sapphire Siren

Monday greetings you lovely people! :) I hope you all had a terrific weekend. Oh glorious weekend came and left like a whirlwind, and here we are back at Monday once again. But fret not, we are only four days away from the next weekend. LOL.

When Monday rolls around, basically the only reason that makes Monday manageable is that I get to switch up my manicure for the week. Yay for keeping it consistent!

Winter is nearing the end and this week's dark color is a farewell gesture. Technically Spring will not start until the 21st of March, but considering how next week is St. Patrick's Day, my nails will have something to do with that. After that, bring in the pretty pastels and lively vibrants because Spring will be in full Spring. Who is excited??

Today's Make Up: "Eye on Neutral" for the "Beauty Queen"

Hello, hello Saturday my lovely readers! Hope you are all having a fantastic weekend by far. It is always the same with me, always be busy, busy with something. This week, we have an extravagant birth party for my baby cousin, she turns two! I'm not sure if I should look forward to it or not, cause ya know, the terrible twos stage. *shiver*

Her mom, my aunt even flew back from Nebraska for the event. So yeah, it will be huge. As is with all Asian events, we do things ourselves. LOL. All the women gather and lend a helping hand. I was sucked into it, obviously. So yes, this is my life story for today.

On the bright side though, there are abundant amount of food just waiting to be devoured later. It is seriously so hard to diet being apart of this family.. Controlling oneself is already a challenge around here. Haha.

But yeah, full face of makeup for today. Something comfortable and low maintenance, something like a BB Cream, nude eyes and rosy, neutral lips.

Today’s Make Up: Sea Sprite

Hello everyone! Hope you're all doing well this terrific Tuesday. Yeah.. Can you believe that? We're three days from the weekend, but don't blink or it will surely pop up out of no where. It's like the older you get, the faster time seems to go by. I remember when I was in elementary school, a day could NOT drag by any slower. Tsk tsk...

Arizona has a 60% chance of rain today, and not just rain but thunderstorm with high winds and all that good stuff. At the moment though, no more rain, just very, very cloudy skies, dark clouds and very humid. I really shouldn't go anywhere today but I dreamt of my Grandma last night. Maybe she's lonely out there by herself... So I decided to go visit her today. I spent some time out there just talking to her, filling her in on what's happening. I think she's happy there, resting next to her husband. She's resting in peace now. I miss her and not a day goes by that I don't think about her; I just can't believe it's been 6 months already.

I did some lazy makeup today since I didn't really want to do full out makeup. I didn't want my efforts to go to waste if I were to be caught in the rain. I haven't used any of my Maybelline Eye Studio quads in the longest while so I thought I should give them a go today. I wanted something bright and whilst going through my drawers, Sea Sprite caught my eyes.

Today's Make Up: "Lace" In "Anguilla"

It's Saturday guys, it's Saturday! What a glorious Saturday... What a busy day. :/ Only reason why I'm so excited is because it is the weekend, besides that, I'm so busy today. Gaaaaaaaaaaaawd. I cannot wait for dinner tonight. Me so hungry and haven't even had the time to eat yet.

Face is made today, completely made, the whole nine yards with foundation and blush and all that good stuff. I must say... I miss my hour long therapeutic makeup sessions a lot. I also miss the feeling of pampering myself  and dolling up.

Alrighty, so I woke up to gloomy, cloud weather today. Apparently the forecast predicted that Arizona, well, my area at least, will receive some rain today, tomorrow and Monday. Hmm, we shall see. Gimme all you've got rain! So why am I suddenly talking about the weather? Well, if you are a regular, you'll realize that I kinda base my makeup for the day on the weather. Dreary weathers like today calls for bright pick me uppers. The picker uppers in today's makeup mess are on my cheek and eyes. Babydoll pink cheeks, paired with sweet pink lips and subtle pop of colors on the eyes.

Today's Make Up: "Raspberry Creme" Flavored Lollli Tint

Hey, hey, heeeey you beautiful ray of sunshine, you. :P How are y'all doing this Wednesday? Who's counting down to the weekend besides me? Haha. Always counting down, always.

It's been a while since I posted a Today's Make Up entry so here it is today. You will see that I did not have much on today, as it is the case lately. It's not like I dislike makeup now, or am too lazy to properly apply makeup... It's just I feel like my skin needs to breathe. It's been such a stressful couple of months and it definitely shows on my skin. Like I mentioned a couple days earlier, I have never seen this many pimples appear on my face at the same time. I am just using this opportunity to allow my skin to breathe, give it a break and learn to embrace my bare face.

Alrighty, the minimal products on the face today. *drum roll*

FACE
Sonia Kashuk Concealer Palette in Hidden Agenda

EYES
Pacifica Natural Mineral Coconut Eyeshadow in Ethereal
NYX The Curve in Black 
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in PerversionNYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Oyster
Maybelline The Mega Plush Volume Express Waterproof Mascara

LIPS
Benefit Lolli Tint
Lip Licious Lip Gloss in Raspberry Creme

The only reason why I even have concealer on is because these pimples and acne scabs and scars are an eyesore. It's like BAM, in your face. A little concealer never hurt. Mwahaha.

Another variation of my go to eye look. I used Ethereal all over my lids, lined my eyes with the handy Curve and tightlined my upper lash with Perversion. For an extra doe-eye oomph, I used Oyster on my inner corner of the lower lash line. Lastly, I coated my lower lashes with mascara. I haven't been curling or mascaraing my upper lashes as I've been trying to let them rest. They've become healthy and luscious again.

Then we got them lips. I first used Benefit Lolli Tint, applied two layers before I topped it off in a super shiny lip gloss. I know... I'm actually wearing lip gloss that isn't NYX Butter Gloss, weird. :P Haha. I believe I picked up this gloss at Bath and Body Works; it definitely isn't the most comfortable gloss I've worn, but also not the most uncomfortable either. I dislike the stickiness and thickness feel on my lips. I love the delicious flavor though. Mhmm.

Thaaaaaank you for visiting and thanks a bunches for reading. Y'all enjoy the rest of your day. Please come back soon. :)

Today's Make Up: The "Flirtatious" "Pixie" Name "Ethereal"

Heeeey guuuuys! How are y'all doing today? Can't really complain here in the AZ, maybe just the fact that the AC is turned back on in my house "mid Winter". I can already tell that once Summer officially comes, it will be just a whole 'nother level of scorching heat... Yay!... Fun... :/ On the up side though, I'd rather deal with heat than the cold. Ugh, shivers..

Annnnnywho, had a little outing with my bestie today, first time in a while actually. It was a chill day, didn't do anything fancy. So ya know, the makeup wasn't at all over the top, just a few picker upper for my eyes and a pop of the lips was all I needed.

One of the main reason why I haven't been wearing all that much makeup lately is because a certain special someone has told me on numerous occasions that they prefer "natural beauty" over ya know, too much makeup. Due to my diligent usage of my DIY masks, my skin has been behaving oh so well! I get an occasion pimple every now a then but for the first time in a long time, my skin is pretty clear and very healthy. Hence why I don't find the need to cake on foundation or even BB Cream as of late. Own your beauty gurl, be as comfortable in your own skin as possible because you shouldn't hide behind makeup; makeup should only help you enhance that natural beauty of yours. :P

Also, I would like to apologize in advance for my will be lacking of new materials for the next week and a half. It will probably be a whole lot of throwbacks and flashbacks. The reason being, Lunar New Year is next Thursday. As I've mentioned last year, Lunar New Year also known as Chinese New Year is REALLY big for me as a Vietnamese AND as a Buddhist. There are a whole lot of tedious tasks that must be completed before Thursday so it's basically work, work, work all day, errrrrday for me until then. Of course blogging will still be my first priority, I will try to wake up earlier than planned to get something new in, but if I cannot, I apologize in advance.

 Detailed list of today's makeup mess down below. :D

Today's Make Up: A "Plum Frost" "D-Vinely Chilled"

Hi, hi, hiiiii all. What's good this Thursday y'all? :P

I actually planned a different post for today but before I even got started, my uncle gave me a call asking me to pick up my little cousin from school. After that, I spent nearly the rest of my afternoon at the doctors and now, I'm just watching him. Poor thing. :(

So yeah, another day, another made up face. Luckily, I had some time this morning for makeup so instead of my usual go-to makeup I ranted about yesterday, I went for something a tad fancier. Well, not fancy, fancy but it is definitely something out of the norm.

If you are a regular, you've probably noticed that I do not wear a whole lot of dark and bold makeup, whether it's eyeshadow or lipstick. On my skin tone, dark colors are just too much, I end up looking like a vampire of some sort. But sometimes, I wake up, wanting to be a vampire. Mwahaha. Today, is one of those days.

Mwahaha, dark vampy lips to match my plum eyes, on a bare face.

Today's Make Up: Current Go-To Make Up

Wednesday greetings my beautiful readers. :) I hope you are all doing well this Hump Day; just two more days guys... Two. More. Days. Can y'all tell I'm anticipating for the weekend? Haha. Just a bit. :P

Ran some quick errands today but didn't have much time to get ready in the AM... Okay.. not really, I lied. Haha. I had plenty of time, I woke up fairly early... I just couldn't get out of bed. LOL. When i finally did drag myself out of bed, I only had less than half an hour to get ready before going to pick up my aunt.

Desperate times calls for desperate measures! Kinda... This has been my go-to makeup as of late. On days where I just need to throw something on to look presentable or limit on time or both like today, this is the look I go for. Nothing too fancy but definitely very presentable and natural.

Today's Make Up: "Toasted" "Brownie"

Tuesday greetings my lovely Winter ray of sunshine. How are y'all doing this what was supposed to be a cloudy, rainy day? I was actually hoping for that for a change, instead of this bright, sunny typical AZ day.

Annnnnyways, met my friend for lunch earlier today. She better believe I adore her cause I wouldn't set foot outside for a second, not in this humid. My regulars already knows how much I hate the humidity, it simply makes me want to tear my skin off. So yeah... :D

It was one of those half assed makeup day again. For the most part, I didn't really need much makeup today because my skin has been behaving very well. My skin fairing so well this Winter, I'd have to thank myself for being so diligent with the DIY masks.

So here are the eight products on the face today... Yes, just eight. Sometimes, less is definitely more. :P

 

To find out the details of all the products used, click on the link to expand.

Today's Make Up: Back to "Basics"

Saturday greetings all! I hope you're all enjoying your Saturday as much as I am. Been up since early and it has been a "productive" day.... So I'd like to think. Haha.

My Aunt flew back from Nebraska for the short weekend so we just had to make time for her before she left again. Started off the morning, like a true Asian, by going to dim sum. Although I am still super, duper full, we are already planning dinner. We are also gonna go all out with dinner, Korean BBQ, hot pot to name a few. There is much to do before dinner and bro, cousins and I are tasked to go grocery shopping. Thaaaaaank goodness because I'd much rather be out basking int he Winter sun than cooped up in the kitchen with my Mom and the aunts.

It has truly been a long while, but it feels so good to have makeup on again. I sure miss this feeling; it's just magnificent. Hence why I did not skimp out and half assed. :P I went all out with the makeup. Makeup mess down below, products I used on my face today.

Enjoy!! :)

Today's Make Up: The "Peacock" of "Bora Bora"

It's weekend everyone, it is weekend!! Hi guys! And how are you all doin' ?

Another breezy yet warm day here in the AZ, which I spent out and about. I must say, I dreaded less being out today then yesterday, maybe the fact that the sun was out and warming things up had something to do with it, maybe. Like I said, I am a true Arizonan girl, I like my sun. 8-)

Able to get some sleep last night, I woke up more of less refreshed this morning. I was in the mood to do a full face of makeup today. Yes, less is more and natural beauty is always better but sometimes, sometimes you just gotta glamafy yourself! And that sometimes is today. I felt like spending an hour to myself just applying makeup, that's all; just me, myself and I, alone in my makeup room.

 

I used an eyeshadow quad called Bora Bora from Be A Bombshell. I did a whole entire blog entry in details and swatches a while ago, click here if you are interested. :P

Today's Make Up: "Twinkle" "Oyster", Twinkle

Hi guys. We are now half way through the first Wednesday of 2015... Already. :/ There goes the time, flying by again. Almost too quickly.

But anyways, another day, another makeup mess, albeit the mess isn't even big enough to be a mess. But you get the drift. :P Had a few errands to run so kinda just threw a few products on the face.

I have neglected my Wet N Wild Singles for way too long. I own probably 5 or 6 Singles but as you can see, I hardly ever use them. That's my problem, I have way too many products but I tend to only use the ones I remember and would use that over and over again. Yet I continue to buy more... SMH at myself.

Today's Make Up: Beam of Blush

Hello, hello all and happy Friday. :) Hope you are all enjoying this New Year's break. Is all going well?

I am finally getting out of the house today. Going to wander the malls and shops with the bro and cousins. It's bonding time for all of us before we go back to school. So it was nice seeing all of them. But man! I would rather stay in today with a good book, face mask and a mug of hot cocoa today. I thought my face froze and fell off at some point. SO COLD!

Cold weather seriously just makes me into a snail. I procrastinate majority of the time and when I get to the task, I am just super slow at it. I usually look forward to my makeup session but nowadays, I just wanna be somewhere warm and cozy.

The six products on this face today because I am super lazy yet decided to not go "bare faced" in public.

Today's Make Up: 2015 New Year

New Year's Eve greetings to you all!! By the time this is posted, some part of the world is already 2015. Regardless of what day it might be, this will be the last post of 2014 for me. Bitter sweet that 2014 is coming to an end.

So many things have happened in 2014, happy things, sad things, tragic... It's life. I spent 2014 being a 24 year old. Although I would not change my life, I would like to see change in 2015. I'll be a 25 year old, hoping to find love, be successful in my career, with better luck. I also met a few people that quickly became great friends with and one specific person whom I have become inseparable with. I hope that it'll work out and we end up being an item in 2015. :)

Mentioned in yesterday's post, my paternal grandmother passed away two nights ago and my heart have been in pain ever since. We weren't close in distance because she was in Vietnam and I in the U.S. but we didn't allow the ocean to separate us. I want to cry and just let it all out but in the midst of it all, my Daddy did lose his Mother also. My Father, being the Asian man that he is, isn't showing that he is sad or upset but it's unspoken, we all know that he is hurting deep down. He keeps telling us that Grandma would not want us to be upset and sulking over her death. She is now in a better place, no longer suffering. I was not feeling the New Year's Eve at all and wanted to skip out on the family gathering later tonight but Daddy insist that we all go and have fun. Even though I am not content with this I will do this for my Daddy.

Tonight will not be our usual family gathering but more of a New Year's party. Many family friends and acquaintances will be there so it's not like I am BS my makeup tonight. LOL. When I think of New Years, glitter and sparkles usually comes to mind immediately. Lots and lots of glitter. So that is exactly what I have packed on my eyes tonight.

Today's Make Up: "Strawberry Milk" Flavored "Cotton Candy"

Hello Friday everyone!!!! How are you all doing?? Are we all recovered from the hectic Christmas day? LOL.

I am very blessed to have family that totally can read my mind. Haha. We all went out to dim sum this morning. Never gonna complain about having dim sum, especially with these crazy people I call family. :P Love them to bits and pieces... Even though they are so loud. Typical Asians.

After dim sum, we actually went post Christmas shopping and just wandered everywhere really. No matter doing what, I just love spending time with them. There seriously needs to be more holidays when everyone is off and can get together. Not enough, ever.

The makeup mess today includes a few old faves and some new products. I'll use this (not so) new mascara and let y'all know how it works on my thick and heavy lashes.

Today's Make Up: Christmas 2014

Merry Christmas and happy festive day to each and everyone of yooooooou!! Hugs and kisses to all. :D

I hope y'all had an enjoyable morning. Did ya get everything on that Christmas wishlist? LOL. It was a crazy morning here at home; love, love, looove seeing my family happy. There is seriously no better feeling in the world. But right after the unwrappings, it was straight back to the kitchen for Mom and I. Lots of food preparations need to be done before dinner at 6 tonight but I have to leave my house at 4 so not much time left.

I just wanted to share with y'all what I will have on my face today. I haven't done my make up yet but I usually like to pick out what I'll wear beforehand to speed up the process. So yeah, will be on the face sometime later. :P

Today's Make Up: Ladyfingers

Heeeeeeeello my special Winter snowflakes. :) How is everyone doing? D-2 until Christmas and tomorrow is Christmas Eve. I know some are still working up until tomorrow but do not fret! It'll be just until midday tomorrow and everyone can be home to enjoy the break. Sooooounds good to me.

Alrightio, so two more days until Christmas but although the present shopping is done and finished, there's still some last minute grocery shopping at the request of my Mommy and aunts. Them and there last minute planning. :/ I am trying to get all shoppings done and over with today and TRY not to leave the house at all tomorrow. I can already see the last minute shoppers and the hectic crowded stores. Ugh... shivers.

I wandered the streets today, drifted from store to store with the bro. We had lunch and stuffed our faces throughout the trip, all good times. Haha. He actually complimented me on my makeup today, which is a definite first. He isn't the type of guy who likes thick makeup and false lashes and bold lips, natural is better in his eyes. So I was quite surprised this morning when he told me he liked my makeup. Actually, more shocked than surprised because I half-assed today's makeup and just did whateva. :D Best kind of makeup these is. LOL.

FACE
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny

BROWS
Essence Eyebrow Designer in Black
Essence Lash & Brow Gel Mascara 

EYES
Milani Brow & Eye Highlighters in Matte Cream/Luminous Lift
Wet N Wild Mega Liner Liquid Eyeliner in Dark Brown
NYC City Mono Eyeshadow in Luxury Reborn
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Perversion
Rimmel Scandal Eyes in NudeWet N Wild Idol Eyes Creme Shadow Pencil in Pixie
Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara

LIPS
the Balm Stainiac in Beauty Queen
NYX Butter Lip Balm in Ladyfingers

Noooothing on the face besides bronzer to contour. Please do keep in mind that whenever I say I have nothing on my face, I will always have on some sort of moisturizer, usually my Olay Complete for Oily Skin.

I created a cat eye with my brown liquid liner. Then I used a detailed brush and applied Luxury Reborn to my lower lash line and crease. I then took Pixie to my inner corner of the lower lash line, lining my waterline in Nude. I used Perversion to tight line my upper lash line,  and at the outer corner of my lower lash line. I used a fluffy brush to blend out the eyeliner for a softer look. Then curl and mascara using this new Lash Sensational. I am really, really impressed with this mascara by far. I cannot say much about it because this is my first use. But a very great first impression. It was able to lift my heavy, thick lashes.

For the effortless lips, I first applied a red tint then topped with Ladyfingers for that reddish-berry pout.

As always, y'all enjoy the res of your night now. Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading. Please come back soon!! :)

Combine Haul: Target, Ulta & Walmart

 

Hello alllllll!! I bring y'all another combined haul today because it's seriously been too long. LOL. All were freshly purchased earlier today because after days of endless, crazy Christmas shopping, I should reward myself with a few ish of my own. :D Some were needs and the rest are wants... Haha.

Despite the bipolar rain and breezy weather, I made way to several stores. Everything shown here are either from Bath & Body Works, Target, Ulta and Walmart. It is a combination of eyes, lips, nails and some skincare products.

If you are interested to find out what the products are in details, click on the "read the rest of this entry" link here.

Today's Make Up: "Sorbet" of the "Envy"

Heeeeey guys! How are y'all doing?? Since the weather is quickly changing, I urge you guys to stay warm and take care. Don't get sick like I am. Well... I'm not technically sick, sick, but I am definitely feeling under the weather. The bi polar weather is seriously messing with people. 

This will be a quick, quick post of what I have on today. I am all sorts of unwellness today and managed to get myself to the doctor.

FACE
Olay Complete  All Day Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 15 for Combination/Oily Skin (not pictured)
Avene Thermal Spring Water (not pictured)

EYES
Milani Brow & Eye Highlighters in Matte Cream/Luminous Lift
J.Cat Beauty Flying Solo Eyeshadow in Half Naked
Essence Eyeliner Pen in Extra Long Lasting
Wet N Wild Idol Eyes Cream Shadow Pencil in Envy
Maybelline The Mega Plush Volume Express Mascara

LIPS
Revlon Color Burst Lip Butter in Sorbet

I really should rest up and not stare into my laptop all day. Maybe that will help. Haha. Hope y'all had a good day. I am off to eat porridge and drink my meds and off to bed I go.

Thank you for visiting and thanks for reading guys. You guys enjoy the rest of your night now. Please do come back soon! :)