What's in my bag Tag!!

Hello everyone,

I haven't updated my blog lately but that doesnt mean I have not updated my videos on youtube if you follow me there you must have seen several new videos.

This video is one that I made with Makeupbyjoyk and we met in Myeondong like a month ago. It was really fun and interesting to see another youtuber. Find people who have the same interests as you. Anyways we really wanted to fill together so we came up with the idea that we should do a bag tag because it was the best choice in a public place.

I did not have all the usual things I carry, but this is a very basic idea if you want a more in depth description, video or blog post please let me know on the comments below.

 Don't forget to check out her videos as well since she is very nice and talented:)

August Beauty Favorites!

Hello ladies!
Long time no talk! I know I keep promising and quite honestly I am also tired of promising and promising and never actually stepping through. But anyways just wanted to show some of my favorite Summer products this 2012.
This summer has been a really long one for me. I was in Mexico for 3 months and then traveled to Korea. That is the reason I have not been blogging or recording. I am currently at a study abroad program in South Korea just so that I can learn the language. It has been so fun!!!
Anyways, because I have been in Korea for a month already some of my products are definitely Korean beauty products, but you can always find them online if interested.

My backpack: I bought this at Ide. Really close to the Ehwa Womens University here in Seoul and it has definitely been a savior to my back. I actually have not carried a backpack since middle school, but since in Korea I walk a lot a purse is just out of the question.

 


Shiseido Bio- Performance:

If you know me or if you have seen my videos the thing that probably stands out the most are my dark circles. I am pretty sure there is no cure for them yet, but using an eyecream everynight really helps to avoid looking like a panda in the morning. And of course a good concealer. LOL

Hanskin Light Touch BB cream:
This BB cream is amazing. I simply love how it is not too creamy and dense like other bb creams and it just glides on my skin. I still like to use it with a moisturizer underneath because of my dry skin. I recommend this mostly for combination skin. This was perfect for me this summer since the weather in Korea is just so humid!! Arghh.. but its cooling down now. Whenever it comes to skin I would prefer to spend a little more money because we only have one skin, and if you put cheap chemicals on it the consequences are severe in the future. So treat your skin well:)

BB CREAM

A small swatch. Matches my Skin perfectly

Banila Co. Contour Brush: I hadn't really heard or bought any of their products but I am really impressed with it. It reminds me of Benefit Cosmetics (Probably founded on the same idea). This contour brush is amazing because the bristles are really soft and this works amazing for contouring.

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream: I finished my Clinique Moisturizer what was perfect for winter and spring. This face cream is so much lighter than Clinique's one, but definitely perfect for my dry skin. It was the perfect amount of moisture throughout the day without being too heavy for summer.

Etude Cookie Blusher:

Such amazing blushes I am not even kidding and for the price it is truly amazing I really like both but my absolute fave is Grapefruit Jelly.

left: Grapefruit Jelly #6 Right: Apricot Pudding

Swatches!

Date Night Tutorial

Brushes are from Sigma:


Products used in this video (in order of appearance):

Urban Decay Primer potion
Milani Liquify eyeliner in black
Pencil brush from Sigma
Elf Palette Purple eyeshadow
Paladio Brown waterproof eyeliner 
Etude Eyebrow pencil in Grey Brown
Clinique Bottom lashes mascara
Ardell Lashes
Urban Decay Eyeliner in Zero
Benefit Hoola Bronzer
Nars Orgasm blush
Revlon Pink Lipstick

Give Me One More Week

Hello everyone!!

Do you know what I have promised you guys this week? My monthly picture of how I am getting toned. My Toning my body program. And for the past three weeks I have been going to the gym nonstop and eating healthy. However, I must say that these past five days I have been working on a social event that has lead me to forget about the gym, and forget about eating healthy. That didn't mean I was leaving it behind, but because I was so busy I didn't keep up with my 5 meals a day. Unfortunately this is the reason I am asking you to give me one more week so that I can catch up with everything I did not do these past five days.

A little update:


Eating healthy: At first I was doing it all wrong. I was eating really healthy. Too healthy. I wasn't taking in any proteins which just made me hungrier by the time I finished the gym. When I started balancing everything out. It was so much easier for me to keep up and be energized. Your body needs all that fuel and natural vitamins to keep it going.

Don't starve: There are many vegetables I hate. But, remember there is a lot to choose from. Just like anything vegetables are not so limited and you can adapt to something or grow to like it. And don't stick with only salads because they can bore you really easily. Opt for brown rice and brown pasta and mix in your veggies in there. Anything brown will make you fill up faster.

To eat healthy you have to eat one of each line in the pyramid.

Going to the gym: My tips for this one is to push yourself. You are capable of what you don't even think you are. Yes you can keep going, and whenever you feel like you are going to give up, imagine your best body. It is really hard for me to keep up sometimes with my yoga class because I am really week on my arms, but I have grown so much stronger, and have done things I thought were not possible. So trust me, if I can, you can.

Tips:

• Keep a food journal and an inspirational board. In your board put quotes and pictures that will inspire you to become the best you.

• Don't weigh yourself everyday or even every week. That was my mistake. Because once you start loosing those extra pounds and you'll see numbers you will become confident. Too confident to the point where I was eating things I shouldn't have. Your best ally is the mirror, you will see changes there and you will like it.
•  Force yourself to water. Drink, drink, drink. Your body should be drinking half your weight in fluid ounces.
• Mix it up: Don't bore yourself by going to the gym only there are many great workouts in youtube. And it doesn't have to be all the same. Do yoga, zumba, pilates, martial arts, etc. Your body will respond better if you are constantly changing up your routine because your metabolism will boost and you will shed that belly fat straight away.

Must-haves in your Makeup Bag for Oily- Combination Skin

I know I always talk about products that are great for dry skin since my skin is mostly dry. However, I do know about a lot of products that are great for oily skin. In this post I will talk about must-haves for your makeup bag, products that you are going to use daily that will make you look fabulous, and protect you at the same time.

• BB Cream or Tinted Moisturizer: When handling oily skin, always use oil-free products that will not make you grease up as the day goes by. Use products with high SPF, preferably 30+

Try: Smashbox BB CREAM (SEPHORA)
        Skin 79 BB CREAM (AMAZON.COM)
        Laura Mercier Oil-Free Tinted Moisturizer (Sephora) - add an SPF since this product only has SPF 20.

• Concealer: I really think concealer should be a girl's best friend sometimes that is all the coverage you need. Use a concealer that goes with your skin tone or a tad bit lighter.

Try: Benefit Erase Paste (SEPHORA)
        Mac Studio Fix concealer (MAC)

• Blotting Papers: Need I say more? Having a glow is sexy. Looking shiny is not.

• Mascara: Waterproof!!!!

Try: Cover Girl Lash blast Waterproof 

     

Beach Babe Beauty

Hello ladies!!!!
How are you long time no talk well only a week, but still I have been really focused on my blog that I write in Spanish. That blog is a bit different because it is mostly about reviews and product consideration and more good things like that.

Today, I want to give you some tips on how to look like a beach babe if you are going on vacation or if you just want to look glowing and radiant.

Remember that:

• In the Sun and heat, a lot of makeup is going to look so unnatural and may fall with sweat. So try to go as bare as you possibly can. Also avoid using foundations instead use tinted moisturizers or the very famous bbcream.
• When using mascaras, or eye pencils go with a more waterproof formula or take a trip to the salon and get your brows and lashes tinted
• Use SUNSCREEN and use a lipstick that also contains SPF to avoid getting those dark wrinkled lips.

Tips:  

•  Before you expose yourself to the sun and want to get that miraculous tan consider getting a fake tan. That will make you not want to expose yourself.
• Bright nails look great with a tan
• For your eyes use golden-tone eyeshadows that will complement your tan 
• Use a pearlescent highlighter to bring out your cheekbones
• Clear or brown mascara makes everything look more natural.
• For the lips  use warm pinks, bronzes, golds, and beiges. Avoid frosty finishes 

5 tips to make your room look organized

Hello everyone,

I mentioned before that I am not quite an organized person. I love cleaning and everything but I move a lot in my room so that really messes things up. Most times I forget to put things back into its place and thats where the mess begins. The horrible thing is when a friend comes over and you really have not much time to clean these ideas are great for those of you with very little time.



Make your bed:

Because your bed is always the focus of your room and usually the biggest furnish object you have you should clear up your bed and fold everything into place. So make your bed.


Pick up that dirty clothes:

Dirty clothes appear everywhere. I constantly find myself just dropping clothes on the floor without a care. Pick it up and put it somewhere your guest won't see. After your guest leaves, take it to the laundry so that you avoid having a huge mountain on the end of the month.

Organize:

What? I mean its all about organization. If you have ten minutes only I would probably do the two tips above but if you have more time take time to put everything into place.

Spray:

Spray mist or burn a candle to give your room a more cozy feel.


Space:

Find space to see where you will hang out with your friend.


Hope these tips really help.
Let me know if you have any more ideas.

Yumi