Back from a looong break!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! = D

Hey guys! I have been gone for quite a long time and I truly apologize for it. A lot of things have happened since my last video.

I went away in August to prepare for the next chapter of our lives. I was gone for a month and it sure was stressful, yet exciting. Then, in mid-September, we made a very big move across the states. Unfortunately, after the move, I became sick for a month which was an unpleasant & stressful, yet eye-opening experience. I realized I needed to take better care of myself no matter how busy life may become because good health is not something you find and make it your own, it requires effort and good care.

Being sick pushed back a lot of things which made unpacking and arranging our belongings take forever! Prior to the move I donated 3 large bags of clothes away, yet while unpacking I felt so overwhelmed by how much clothes I still have. Sigh.. The life of a fashion lover. Lol..

So.. That's a quick recap of what happened while I was away. I'm so glad to be back and excited to make new videos! I can't wait to show you guys!!! = )

Style Tip #2: Maxi Skirt to Summer Dress

When it comes to clothing reconstruction, the possibilities are limitless! I was playing around with a granny maxi skirt that I got from the thrift store to see what I could come up with. I was able to turn it into a halter hi-low dress with just a ribbon, pin, and belt. This look is very boho chic and pretty. My husband says he likes the skirt as a dress a whole lot more. I think I do too! ;)

Style Tip #1: Turn a top into a dress

I'm very guilty of buying clothes and not getting around to wear them. I know, it's a bad habit. Maybe that's why I've learned to cut back on shopping so much. Lol.. Anyways, this is part 1 of my Style Tip series. In this video, I'll show you guys how to turn a top into a dress just by adding a little bit of length.



Top: Forever 21
Skirt: Thrifted
Belt: Forever 21
Shoes: Bakers

Katniss Everdeen Inspired Braid #1

Lately I've been quite obsessed with braids due to the extremely hot weather. I usually like to leave my hair down either straight or curled, but the weather has taken it's toll and I can no longer stand having my hair down.

I am a huge fan of The Hunger Games and I love the very simple dutch braid Jennifer Lawrence aka Katniss Everdeen wore in the movie. Since it was so hot the other day, I decided to create the famous side dutch braid, but added a twist to it.



This look is very easy, it took me less than 5 minutes to braid my hair and pin it up. It's great for any occasion and can be worn casually or with a few pretty hair pieces, it can turn into a beautiful updo. I hope you guys enjoyed this tutorial and stay tuned for my Katniss Everdeen inspired braid #2 tutorial coming shortly along with some special announcement that I think you guys will be very excited about! : )

Rue 21 & Old Navy Clothing Haul

I don't shop a lot anymore. I think... Lol.

My husband and I went walking at a strip mall/plaza last week and I picked up a few items. I wasn't planning to film a haul video, but I got some requests to make one, so here it is!



I think the reason why I feel like I don't shop a lot anymore is probably because whenever I shop, I find really good deals so it doesn't feel like I am using a lot of money on clothes, etc. which makes me feel like I don't shop anymore. Does that even make sense? Lol.. Have a great day! = )

Eyebrow Tutorial

The shape of our eyebrows can make us appear more youthful or age us by years so it is important to have a nice set of eyebrows to frame our face. Thicker brows call for a more youthful appearance, while thin and highly arched brows call for a matured look. I'm not a fan of thin brows because it makes the face appear stiff and dramatic, which isn't a very pretty look. Highly arched brows creates the illusion of a facelift that can really age a young person. We're only young for a few years so I am in no rush to get old or look old. ; )

There are three types: natural, fill in, and drawn in. Natural is as natural as it gets, with no products or anything to enhance the brows. Maybe just a little plucking for shape, but that's about it. Filling in the brows consists of very light strokes to the sparse areas, to achieve a fuller look, while keeping it more on the natural side. Drawn in brows as the name says is actually drawing it in because the brows would be invisible without it. I would advise against the last one because it a lot of time, it results in looking very fake.

I have very sparse and thin eyebrows so I do like to make my brows a lot thicker than it's natural shape. Here is my tutorial on how I achieve my brows. It actually doesn't take a lot of time. If you're a beginner then it will take a little longer, but it will get easier with more practice. Btw, I am using Mac's brow pencil in Spiked.



Rule of thumb for choosing the correct color:
-If your hair is really dark/pitch black, you'll want to stick to black or a really dark brown. Black hair with brown eyebrows just doesn't look good together.
-If you have dark brown hair or lighter, you'll want a color that is 1-2 shades lighter, but no more than that. You don't want your eyebrows to be that much lighter than your hair. You want them to be as similar as possible to achieve natural looking eyebrows.
-If you have blonde hair, you'll want a color that is 1-2 shades darker so that your eyebrows won't be washed out.

Boyfriend Jeans

I am so happy that the weather is getting warmer. Spring and Fall are my two favorite seasons, neither too hot nor cold, just perfect! This Spring I am pulling out my boyfriend jeans for when the weather is not too hot for shorts, but not too cold either.

I've put together 4 outfits to show how versatile boyfriend jeans can be.



The first pairing is very casual. The plain white button up is very basic and the vest is a neutral color which tones down the look. The white button up can make the whole outfit look very baggy, which is where the vest comes in. It gives the body an hourglass shape, allowing the white button up to be loose fitted, yet still look nice.

The second pairing is girly casual. The bright coral button up is a great pop of color. It adds liveliness to the outfit and takes the boyfriend jeans away from the really boy-ish look, making it more girly.

The third pairing is dressier than the other two. The black vest along with the black point heels are dressy pieces. Because the jeans are so casual, these two combination gives off a chic and edgy look. This is one of my favorite looks out of the three. I love the edge and rock feel when put together.

Well, I hope you guys enjoyed my pairings! If you don't want to dress up and want to keep everything very simple, just pair your boyfriend jeans with a tee and tennis shoes and you're all set to go. Have an awesome week!