Monday, July 27, 2009
all my basics
I don't wear makeup that often, so when I do it's usually light...
These are my basics.
I suppose the most basic thing for ANY beauty look is healthy skin.
I have combination (literally, I'm half asian), skin and it's kind of strange. I break out occasionally, and not that badly (most of the time), but when I do I scar. I scar VERY easily, so the best thing for me to do is just keep the acne away all together, especially because it takes my face a long time to clear up.
That's where Philosophy's Purity Made Simple comes in. I wash my face twice a day with a small amount of it (morning and night). It keeps my face in control.
After that, make up is optional, but if I had any foundation to recommend to you it would be Smashbox's HALO. I swear it's making the texture of my skin 100000 times better AND I just started using it. (I also use it as my concealer). Before this, I used Bare Escentual's foundation, but it didn't work very well for me.
I use Bare Escentual's primer, but to be honest, if I wasn't a broke college student I'd use Smashbox's primer. I used it once and it worked wonders.
For an extra touch I use your standard Bare Escentual's blush, but for that va-va-voom I use Dior Show mascara. I love it. Especially in waterproof! Oh, and I almost forgot... I'm in love with eyelash curlers and well a NUDE eyeshadow.
That's it.
These are my basics.
I suppose the most basic thing for ANY beauty look is healthy skin.
I have combination (literally, I'm half asian), skin and it's kind of strange. I break out occasionally, and not that badly (most of the time), but when I do I scar. I scar VERY easily, so the best thing for me to do is just keep the acne away all together, especially because it takes my face a long time to clear up.
That's where Philosophy's Purity Made Simple comes in. I wash my face twice a day with a small amount of it (morning and night). It keeps my face in control.
After that, make up is optional, but if I had any foundation to recommend to you it would be Smashbox's HALO. I swear it's making the texture of my skin 100000 times better AND I just started using it. (I also use it as my concealer). Before this, I used Bare Escentual's foundation, but it didn't work very well for me.
I use Bare Escentual's primer, but to be honest, if I wasn't a broke college student I'd use Smashbox's primer. I used it once and it worked wonders.
For an extra touch I use your standard Bare Escentual's blush, but for that va-va-voom I use Dior Show mascara. I love it. Especially in waterproof! Oh, and I almost forgot... I'm in love with eyelash curlers and well a NUDE eyeshadow.
That's it.
kingdom of wealth
As it is en vogue to be opening little blog shops to accompany fashion blogs, I figure I might as well get on the bandwagon and give it a shot myself.
In addition to this, I will be selling my Circles & Braids Scarf for $36 (USD). Shipping not included.
All orders can be placed by emailing your address, colour preference, and quantity to christinaooi@gmail.com. The first order the scarf in blue steel will get $6 off. :)
Here is a sneak peek at my web-shop...
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On another note, I'm leaving my native east coast and going to California for 10 days. I don't think I will be updating much in that time, because I don't think I will have internet!
See you in August!
QoM
In addition to this, I will be selling my Circles & Braids Scarf for $36 (USD). Shipping not included.
All orders can be placed by emailing your address, colour preference, and quantity to christinaooi@gmail.com. The first order the scarf in blue steel will get $6 off. :)
Here is a sneak peek at my web-shop...
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On another note, I'm leaving my native east coast and going to California for 10 days. I don't think I will be updating much in that time, because I don't think I will have internet!
See you in August!
QoM
Friday, July 24, 2009
vintage trash
there is something disgusting yet fun about these pieces of art. they're oddly uncomfortable, intriguing, and some how scandalous.
i like the last one the best.
Lorenzo Masnah scavenges for retro pin-up pictures and calls them "bonita". The artist, born in Mexico but based in New York, takes old magazines from the ‘60s and dresses them up in his own unique tags. The resulting pictures make up Bonita, Masnah’s solo show for Line Gallery, which just launched.
i like the last one the best.
Lorenzo Masnah scavenges for retro pin-up pictures and calls them "bonita". The artist, born in Mexico but based in New York, takes old magazines from the ‘60s and dresses them up in his own unique tags. The resulting pictures make up Bonita, Masnah’s solo show for Line Gallery, which just launched.
fresh & chic for under $25
let's face it, no matter how much we adore and exalt the newest fall fashion, it probably wont be chilly for another 2 months.
so what's a girl to do?
...obviously invest in some super trendy & super chic summer dresses that can be layered and played up for fall or a night out... all for UNDER $25. duh.
nudes and black: a total fall trend
summer florals & ethnic prints: can always be made more "fall" with tights
okay, so i lied, all but the feather-y dress are under $25. still, that's an AWESOME deal!
all dresses can be found at Forever 21.
so what's a girl to do?
...obviously invest in some super trendy & super chic summer dresses that can be layered and played up for fall or a night out... all for UNDER $25. duh.
nudes and black: a total fall trend
summer florals & ethnic prints: can always be made more "fall" with tights
okay, so i lied, all but the feather-y dress are under $25. still, that's an AWESOME deal!
all dresses can be found at Forever 21.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Basic, but NOT boring!
I've been inspired by all those wonderful beauty bloggers out there, and so it seems that I've caught the bug.
My camera was being difficult so the review is in 2 parts, but super short! Check it out.
You can get the pallet here. I'm super excited to use it.
It looks like the colours are wonderfulyl coordinated and i can use a single swipe of colour OR layer it for a different effect.
The shadows seem to be well pigmented and silky... Mmm... Indulgence!
(Oh and the set came with 4 small brushes).
My camera was being difficult so the review is in 2 parts, but super short! Check it out.
You can get the pallet here. I'm super excited to use it.
It looks like the colours are wonderfulyl coordinated and i can use a single swipe of colour OR layer it for a different effect.
The shadows seem to be well pigmented and silky... Mmm... Indulgence!
(Oh and the set came with 4 small brushes).
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
your mom shouldn't wear these unless she's in the biz
I'm coveting these leggings.. Now only if I had model thin legs... Oh and an extra $112.
Low-rise liquid nylon leggings with zippers that go down the back of the leg from ankle to thigh.
Designed by NYLON’s Style Director, Dani Stahl.
Get 'em om Rare Chic.
H&M Fall 09 Ad Campaign + Eniko Mihalik
MORE H&M Fall 09 ads released!
What do you think? Personally I liked Sasha's better (I want those sequin leggings so bad).
I'd buy the dress... 80's chic with a modern twist!
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Madonna for LV Fall 09
So, if you haven't seen them yet... here they are! They look great in high res imo.
Monday, July 13, 2009
H&M Fall 09 + Sasha
This is a first look at H&M's 2009 Fall ad campaign. Hope you like it. ;)
(PS: isn't sasha cute??)
Alexis Mabille Fall 09 Couture
I adore this collection! Lace, lace, lace, in black, and white. Lovely. Sweet and soft. The colours are to die for.
Lace is totally going to be a trend again this year!
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