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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Latest Discovery: BB Cream



As someone who regularly puts on no makeup, I've always been curious about what other people use. I recently heard about "bb cream" blemish balm cream. It was created for people recovering from plastic surgery who wanted some kind of foundation/concealer/coverage but also needed something sensitive and healing enough for their post operation skin.

BB cream is a huge hit among asians, especially koreans. It's supposed to provide pretty good coverage and act as your foundation/concealer/primer, an all in one basically. Some people do put mineral power or pressed powder on top to 'set' the look, but I'm told this is not neccessary. BB creams are raved for being lighter on the skin than a liquid foundation, while containing healing properties to gradually reduce blemishes/hyperpigmentation and acne scars as well as moisturize. Sounds almost like the holy grail, right?

So like I mentioned, I'm really not a make up person but I'm really curious about this product and I want to try it. The only problem is: it's generally not sold in the US (mostly korean, taiwan, hong kong) and there's so many different brands and types that I'm totally not sure of which would suit me best!

Anyway, this is something I'm going to look more into and test out. I'll let you know what happens!


Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Roadtrip


Hm...to graduate early or not not graduate early? I never wanted to, but now I'm getting increasingly persuaded by my friends who are doing so and are making amazing travelling plans.

I wont really have time this summer for fun, since I start my first 10week summer internship but I'm planning on going to Seattle in late August to visit a friend.

Things/Places I want to do:
-visit some US national parks
-Lake Tahoe, California
-go to places on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive Ins & Dives
-buy a round the world travel ticket
-Japan & Korea
-Taiwan, revisit Hong Kong & China
-Australia
-Southeast Asia tour (Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, etc)



Monday, April 12, 2010

Bottle Service to Bottle Hooker?

Read this fascinating article on Bottle girls at NyMag. As I was reading, I kept comparing NY nightlife to Shanghai. Shanghai wins, hands down for me. Great clubs, good beats, hot girls, and yes, bottle service...everything clubs need but without the pretentiousness that is new york cityy.




Sunday, April 11, 2010

The New "Rachel": Blake vs Leighton

Should be sleeping but I just can't pull myself away from the screen...

Interesting piece of news I just read: Leighton Meester was announced as the new celebrity endorser for Herbal Essences. Surprised that she got the vote over Blake Lively? I am. Leighton is gorgeous, but Blake definitely has that perfect hot mess hair every woman wants. Are you a Blake or a Leighton fan?

via nymag

Monday, April 5, 2010

Latest Obsession: Chambray

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Thursday, April 1, 2010

Latest Obsession: Statement Jewelry

I'm a total jewelry junkie- I've got more pairs of earrings than I know what to do with, but I always wear the same 5 or 6 pairs haha. My latest obsession though, is necklaces. Necklaces (and accessories overall) are getting bigger and bigger. When 'statement pieces' came out a couple seasons ago, I wasn't sure if the trend was here to stay but it seems as if it is and I definitely want to give it a go! Currently loving Tom Tom, a line launched by new designer Elena Coleman who comes her background in architecture with traditional jewelry design. Isn't this gorgeous?



Wednesday, March 31, 2010

...I'm Back!

Hello again!

Decided to take up blogging once again, for two reasons: a) because I was never successful at keeping a journal or diary when I was a kid but have always thought it would be good to keep a progression of things and b) in a couple years or so, I want to be able to look back at what I was like at age 20/21

I'll admit, its going to be a challenge. I have a track record of picking up a lot of things and sticking to very few but there were forces moving against me last fall! I was studying abroad in Shanghai and it was virtually impossible to get access to blogger, especially after the 60th national anniversary :(

Speaking of Shanghai and my semester abroad there, I miss it so.incredibly.MUCH. Saw this ad today of Marion Cotillard for Christian Dior and it brought back all the memories. That's pudong and the pearl tower in the background! I love how the image is a bit hazy- it conjures up a futuristic, timeless look but also makes me laugh because shooting in such a pollution/smog filled city probably made the picture come out like that unintentionally!


The scene is called "Lady Blue" and its the third in a four part series. Dior is coming out with a short film on May 15th! Check it out at ladydior.com


 
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