DIY Summer Color Belt

Hello there! My birthday month of June is here! I am quite excited to add another year to my age.. Haha.. Not really. = P I've been spending so much of my time outdoor to fully embrace one of the most simplest, yet beautiful gifts we are given, Nature. I was inspired by all the vibrant and colorful hues that comes with summer and came up with this easy way to add a pop of color to your solid belts. I love this look because it is very inexpensive to create and it's also a nice way to revamp your belts for the coming season. It's actually versatile enough for any season.


(Sorry for the quality of this video, I'm not really sure what happened to it. Also, I meant to say DIY, not DYI.. LOL! Didn't catch it until I already uploaded. Haha..)

What you'll need is:
An old belt, mine is from Forever 21
Craft threads, mine are from Michael's
Scissors



I hope you guys enjoy this tutorial and have fun re-creating your belts! = )

Minty Blue Maxi at the Beach

It's not yet summer, but the temperature went up to the 80's for the first time this year, so Husband and I took a spontaneous trip to the beach. I just love the sight of the blue ocean extending to the horizon. It's a breathtaking view! I paired my coral swim top with a minty blue maxi for coverage and the subtle bead embellishment on the swim top compliments the maxi skirt very well. The ripples on the skirt due to the wind reminds me of the waves which was perfect for the occasion. = )

Swim Top: Old Navy
Maxi: Forever 21
Sandals: Madden Girl by Steve Madden

Business Casual Neutrals Around New Hampshire

Top: Forever 21
Pants: H&M
Shoes: Thrift Find
Purse: Thrift Find

Color-block Brights

Cardigan: JCP-Love by Design
Tank: Forever 21
Pants: JCP-Arizona
Shoes: Thrifted
Accessories: Aldo

Graphic Tee & Studded Booties

"I <3 boys with super powers"
Graphic tee: Forever 21
Denim shorts: DIY
Shoes: Cosmopolitan
Purse: Thrift Find

Get Ready w/ Me: Spring Edition

Spring means a new beginning and a fresh start. Due to the weather, I have been behind on almost everything that shouts out "Spring." Here where I live the warmer weather usually comes around about a month after the calendar says it's Spring, but I am excited that we no longer have to wait. Since the nice weather has been pretty constant, I have finally decided to update everything from my wardrobe to my look and life. Here is my "Get Ready w/ Me: Spring Edition." I hope you guys enjoy it! = )


Music by my baby sister, Mai Nhia Yang

One of my favorite things to do during Spring is to reflect back on my life goals and see what I need to put more work towards and where I stand today as compared to a year ago. It is a great time to check off any accomplishments or bucket list and also set new goals as well. This Spring and as we go into Summer until the cold weather rolls in again, I plan to spend as much time as I can outdoor to fully embrace nature's beauty. I hope this Spring will be a beautiful season for you all!

Love,
MaiKia

Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation Review

I think I've found my new favorite foundation! I purchased the Urban Decay Naked Skin Foundation a few weeks ago, as mention in part 1 of my recent haul video and I have only great things to say about this product. I love, love, looovveee the way it feels on skin and the coverage it gives so I decided to film a review on this product to share what I thought about it.


Consistency: Runny and lightweight
Finish: Demi-matte, very natural
Coverage: Medium coverage, but build-able to be full coverage
Lasting power: Without powder, could last up to 4-5 hours before blotting (on combination skin like mine)
Skin Type: Good for almost all skin type, if you have extra dry skin may need to prep with a nice moisturizer