Before & After Prom Makeup

Hello Everyone,

I'm done with FINALS! And summer officially starts NOW! Today was somewhat a hectic day for me-- finished up my last FINAL, fed my little nephew, met up old H.S. friends, called grad schools, and helped Theresa with her Prom makeup (PHEW...) It was so nice of her to let me post her before/after pictures. Thank You, Theresa.

For Theresa's face, I used only drug stores makeup (except for BareMinirals) such as ...

1. Neutrogena's Oil Free Moisture (For Combination Skin)

2. Monistat Soothing Care Chafing Relief Powder-Gel

3. Revlon's  ColorStay (Normal/Dry Skin)

4. I.D BareMinerals's Loose Powder

5. Elf's Clarifying Pressed Powder

6. Elf's Makeup Mist and Set

She looked stunning with this coral body-con dress and gold heels

Have fun at PROM, Theresa :]

DIY: How To Make Inexpensive Brush Guards

 Lately, I've been inspired by a lot of things (mainly in the fashion field.) As you all know, I'm a chemist, but I really dislike my career path! So making this blog is a fun way to release some stress from the hectic studying and life drama. 

What is this? It has three functions!

1. HOLD YOUR BRUSHES

2. SHAPE YOUR BRUSHES

3. AND PROTECT BACTERIA 

FROM SPREADING

If you read my blog, you would probably had or will pick up some sort of makeup brushes right? But, most people don't know to clean (read previous entry) their brushes and how to protect them from bacteria. Today, I will show you my little trick on how I keep my brush clean and organize during small trips. 

Materials: 1. Scissors  |  2. Lighter  |  3. Ziploc 

Steps To Make Your INEXPENSIVE Brush Guard/ Travel Brush Holder

 1. Fold your Ziploc in 3 to 6 departments (depend on how big are your brushes)

2. Once you fold it, use the lighter and go along the folded lines. 

 3. The plastic will melt, use your hands and press it together seal the melted part 

4. Repeat step 1 through step 3 again until you get all the separated pocket to your liking

5. At the bottom of the Ziploc, cut a little hole so your brushes can go through it.

 FINISHED!!!

This is a perfect & cheap DIY to protect bacteria from spreading from your used to unused brushes. 

REMEMBER, to deep clean your brushes every 2 weeks (link), and separate them from the clean and non-clean ones, because bacteria WILL SPREAD and ACNE will form. GOOD LUCK

Another Month, Another Wedding

It's either I'm getting old or it's wedding season? And I can't seem to tell them apart! However, I love attending weddings cause it's an excuse to pamper myself with a mani/pedicure and to dress up in formal clothes.

 Bow Ring :: F21 | Earrings :: Toronto's Pacific Mall

Dress :: Armani Exchange

Shoes :: Report

Diamond Ring :: Custom Made | Nails :: Wet n Wild Megalast (color: 205B)

 ♥ Congrats to Jimmy and Yen ♥

DIY: How To Make Totoro's Laptop Bag or Ipad Case

I needed a laptop bag for my school laptop, so decided to make one. My DIY (Do It Yourself) laptop bagg was inspired by TOTORO's cuteness!

Read MORE to see how I made this.  If you don't know much about Totoro, here is a quick, short, and Wikipedia's explanation.

My Neighbor Totoro (となりのトトロ Tonari no Totoro), is a 1988 Japanese animated  fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Studio. The film follows the two young daughters of a professor and their interactions with friendly wood spirits in postwar rural Japan. The film won the Animage Anime Grand Prix prize and the Mainichi Film Award for Best Film in 1988.
The film was released on VHS and laserdisc in the United States by Tokuma Japan Communications' US subsidiary in 1993 with the title My Friend Totoro.

Materials:

1. Laptop or Ipad
2. Felt Fabric (Colors: White, Gray, and Black)
3. Needles and Threads (Colors: White, Black, Brown)
4. Hot Glue Gun + Hot Glue Sticks
5. Zippers (Color: Gray)
6. Scissors 
7. Cotton Batting
8. Sewing machine (optional)

Things You Need To PLAN Ahead:

• Know Totoro's body
• Cut out these in advance
• 6 1/2 Moon Shape : Triangular Thing
• 4 Gray Rectangular : The Ears  
• 2 White Circles :: The Eyes
• 2 Black Circles :: The Irises
• 1 Black Oval :: The Nose
• 1 White Semi-circle: The Pouch

Steps to MAKE THE LAPTOP/IPAD Totoro bag:

1. Wrap the gray felt fabric around your laptop or ipad, measure, and cut the fabric to fit your devices. Like the iPad, my laptop is only 10 inches wide. So i can use this for my ipad too.

2. Choose which side is "inside" and "outside."

3. Sew the fabric together on the "inside" side. Leave the top part un-sew for the zipper later.

4. When the bag has your laptop shape, using the white felt fabric, cut a semi-circle shape for Totoro's pouch.

5. Sew the white pouch to the grey fabric (let's call this the body.)

6. Cut out 6 1/2-moon-shape from the gray felt fabric. Double the 1/2-moon-shape pieces together and sew these to the white pouch part. (like the picture below)

7. Using the white felt fabric, cut 2 circles for the eyes

8. Use the hot glue gun, glue the 2 white circles to the body

9. Using the black felt fabric, cut 2 smaller circles and 1 oval shape

10. Glue the smaller black circles to the white part and the oval between the eyes.

11. Using the gray felt fabric, cut out 4 pieces for the ears. Sew 2 felt fabric together to make one ear.

12. Stuff some cotton batting inside the ears to make them real and puffy.

13. For the unsew or opening part of the body, sew the zippers inside-out.

Finished!!!!

I got lots of compliments for this Totoro laptop bag /ipad case! Enjoy :] 

and Please visit my website again for more DIYs and Fashion tips :]
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Copycats: Runway to Real Life

Spring trends included a large amount of color blocking as well as certain couture looks that are surprisingly wearable. As high fashion and expensive the real runway looks are, imitating them with affordable pieces under $60 will make you regal-ready for any spring event you’ll attend. (Original: College Candy)

Marc Jacobs is the brand to thank for the increase in colored bottoms and dyed denim. Steal the spotlight in a pair of bright skinny trousers, a white front-tye blouse and white & red leather pumps.

 

Shoes $30 :: amazon.com | Trousers $40 :: topman.com | Top $50 :: missselfridge.com  

 

  Another color blocked Marc Jacobs look is complete with a navy blouse and a sea foam green high waist skirt. Adding white wedges and wayfarers keep the look classic.

 

Tank $20 :: weekday.com | Sunglasses $20 :: weekday.com | Heels $50 :: heels.com | Skirt $60 :: jcrew.com

Nina Ricci’s collection was on trend watch, responsible for the crop bustier or bralette top/flowing skirt combo. Add some leather and suede to create a modern persona.

Skirt $36 :: romwe.com | Top $24 :: bankfashion.co.uk | Heels $39 :: dorothyperkins.com | Clutch $40 :: mimiboutique.com

Gucci’s collection was color blocked to the fullest degree. As bright neons and pastels paired together has become popular, Gucci’s collection stayed elegant with pops of color matched with neutrals. To replicate this style, pair an orange Chambray tee with a white lace mini skirt. Add some solid blacks by accentuating your skirt with a black belt and some suede pumps.

 Shoes $48 :: owntherunway.com | Skirt $48 :: riverisland.com | Top $44 :: wallisfashion.com | Belt $29 :: johnlewis.com

Ralph Lauren creates an incredibly girly look with a white frock paired with gold accessories. Adding a hint of style with light leopard sandals will keep your legs long and ensemble elegant.

Earrings $50 :: jcrew.com | Clutch $36 :: asos.com | Shoes $50 :: dsw.com | Dress $32 :: axparis.co.uk

A Dilemma

vs    

                       

                          WANT                                                                NEED 

                     Sweet Nothing Quilted Straw Shoulder Bag                                             Nikkor 50mm 1.18D

Life is about making choices. And this weekend, I stumbled on my biggest dilemma--purses versus lens. Since, I only tutor once a week for the extra income. I can't always buy what I want and what I need. In this casualty case, there can only be one winner! I pondered and pondered and decided to go with the Nikkor 50mm 1.18D. I hope the lens was the better choice :] Anyways, I cant wait until this lens come home in 2 days! WOOOHOOOO! I will take my family and friends out for a photo shoot at the park!

DIY: Mustache Hairpins

Time: 15 minutes | Sanctification: 10/10 

Materials: Scissors | Needles | Threads | Hairpins | Felt Fabric | Hot Glue Gun | Cotton Batting

Steps to Make Mustache Hairpins:

                                        1. Print this pdf (Mustache) as an outline for you mustache
                                        2. Using the pdf template, cut two mustaches on felt fabrics
                                        3. Sew the two felt pieces together

                                 4. Leave a small hole to stuff the cotton batting in the mustache felt

                                5. Glue the hot glue around the  hair pin
                                6. Press the hairpin closely to the mustache
                                7. Let it dry for 2 minutes

FINISHED 


 

A-fourth-life Crisis

 Hello Everyone,

Sorry for being MIA again! I've been stressing out cuz of school and life! Instead of the midlife crisis, I'm going through a fourth life crisis. I hope this stress will go away. I want to enjoy life like a kid again! Enough about my ranting, I hope you guys have a wonderful Tuesday :]

At SusiesCake for their famous Red Velvet Cupcake

Purse :: F21 | Shoes :: Michael Kors | Shorts :: Hollister | Top :: Fashion Young

Dyed my hair red for absolutely no reasons! I hope it was the right choice!

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