Who here is a morning person? Who promptly rises from bed the moment the alarm sounds? Not I. By nature, I have always been a night owl. I feel extra energized in the evenings. Sometimes, I start personal projects late into the night, only to shake my fist in anguish when morning comes, having slept … Continue reading simple AM skincare & makeup routine: spring
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trash talk 3: spring 2018
It's that time again...it's time to talk about trash. In this blog series, I show you all the products that I have used up in the past several months and provide a thorough review on them. It's a way for me to give well-informed thoughts on these products as well as to motivate myself to … Continue reading trash talk 3: spring 2018
skincare 101: what do you need and how do you use it?
A comprehensive guide on the important skincare steps, order of application, how to choose products, and how to apply it
my first project pan & no-buy (update): january-march 2018
Update time! I have been participating in a project pan since the beginning of the year, choosing eight makeup products to use from January to March with the goal to finish or hit pan on them. I am also concurrently on a no-buy for makeup, skincare, or body care items in efforts to use what … Continue reading my first project pan & no-buy (update): january-march 2018
my first project pan & no-buy (intro): january-march 2018
Today, I am excited to announce that I will be participating in my very first Project Pan! For those of you who are not familiar, a Project Pan is where I will choose a handful of beauty products that I want to finish up or "hit pan on" within a designated time frame. The purpose … Continue reading my first project pan & no-buy (intro): january-march 2018
best makeup of 2017 & personal reflections on the year: full reviews
Hello! We are about to wrap up this year and begin a fresh, new year. The year 2017 has been one of self-reflection and growth for me. After years (and I mean, years) of contemplating whether or not to share my love for beauty and style, I decided to take the risk and start The … Continue reading best makeup of 2017 & personal reflections on the year: full reviews
top 10 korean and japanese skincare favorites
I always emphasize that skincare is more important than makeup. When you take care of your skin, makeup application is easier and you can wear less makeup (if you choose to, that is). Also, I typically spend more time without makeup than with it so I enjoy caring for my skin and experimenting with different … Continue reading top 10 korean and japanese skincare favorites
sephora vib sale recommendations: fall 2017
Happy Friday dears! It's been a wild week for me, and I am thrilled that the weekend is here. I'll be traveling to Palm Springs for a wedding this weekend. It's been a couple years since I've visited so I hope to sneak in a bit of vintage shopping and time by the pool before … Continue reading sephora vib sale recommendations: fall 2017
trash talk: fall 2017
It's time to talk trash again! In case you didn't see Part 1, the Trash Talk series is where I share all the makeup, skincare, body care, and hair products that I have finished up recently. I have accumulated these items from the past 5 months. Since most of the items have been completely used … Continue reading trash talk: fall 2017