I'm re-obsessed with bird tattoos!

They're so pretty (': I want!

Sound familiar? It was around this time, last year, when I was obsessed with Chanel's temporary bird tattoos! http://thatswhatcindysaid.blogspot.com/2010/11/chanels-temporary-tattoos.html

April Favorites Video!

finally a new video, haha. Enjoy~

Winter Formal Checklist (to bring to the dance)

This post is a tie-in to my Tips on preparing for Winter Formal Dance/Prom post.

Whenever I take a trip somewhere, even if it's just leaving my house for a few hours, I am always paranoid about forgetting things, because I tend to, well, forget. Without further ado, I would like to share with you, my Winter Formal Checklist for any sort of formal dance. I am including more things than I am actually bringing because everyone's needs vary. Make this list suitable for you!

• Your corsage
• Wallet (money, school ID card, dance ticket, photo reservation ticket)
• Makeup (lipstick, lipgloss, lip balm, eyeliner (waterproof?), mascara (saw some great reviews on the Maybelline Full 'n' Soft [Waterproof] mascara on makeupalley.com), concealer, makeup removing wipes, oil blotting sheets)
• Hair supplies (bobby pins, small bottle of hairspray (your can just pour some of your favorite hairspray in a mini spray bottle))
• Lotion
• Tampons/ Pads, just in case!
• Jacket
• Phone
• Camera
• Band-aids (when your shoes start hurting! you don't want blisters)
• Your date (teehee)

TAG: THIS OR THAT?!

A very fun beauty tag! (=




questions:
MAKEUP:
blush or bronzer
lip gloss or lipstick
eye liner or mascara
foundation or concealer (skipped)
neutral or color eye shadow
pressed or loose eye shadows
brushes or sponges

NAILS:
OPI or china glaze
Long or short
Acrylic or natural
Brights or darks
Flower or no flower (skipped)

BODY:
perfume or body splash
lotion or body butter
body wash or soap
lush or other bath company (skipped)

FASHION:
jeans or sweat pants
long sleeve of short
dresses or skirts
stripes or plaid
flip flops or sandals
scarves or hats
studs or dangly earrings
necklaces or bracelets
heels or flats
cowboy boots or riding boots (skipped)
jacket or hoodie
forever 21 or charlotte russe
abercombie or Hollister
saks 5th or nordstrom (skipped)

HAIR:
curly or straight
bun or ponytail
bobby pins or butterfly clips
hair spray or gel
long or short
light or dark
side sweep bangs or full bangs
up or down

RANDOM:
Rain or shine
Summer or winter
Fall or spring
Chocolate or vanilla
East coast or west coast

CHI Silk Infusion vs. Biosilk Silk Therapy Serums

I've been wanting to do a compare/contrast on this for quite a while. I'll get right to the point:

CHI SILK INFUSION

• Great heat protectant for curling hair
• Makes curls shiny and smooth
• (read my full review here)

BIOSILK SILK THERAPY

• Great heat protectant for straightening hair
• Smooths and adds shine BETTER than the CHI, so I would use it on straight hair.

http://www.farouk.com/

VIDEO REVIEW:

Clean and Clear Morning Burst In Shower Facial Review

I finally got around to reviewing this in-shower facial that everyone had raved about. Unfortunately, it didn't work for my skin. )=

1.2 out of 5 stars. (Because it smells good and makes my skin tingle.) 

NOTE: *This is the Clean and Clear MORNING BURST In Shower Facial. It is different from the Clean and Clear SOFT In Shower Facial. I have also heard many great things about that one, but I'm not sure if I want to try that one since this one didn't work so well for me. =/

Video review!

Clean and Clear Morning Burst In Shower Facial Review

Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator Review

My sister has a new-found favorite skin-care product! According to her, the Perricone MD Advanced Face Firming Activator smooths fine lines, shrinks pores, and makes your skin look smoother and more supple over all. She was introduced to it by Sephora as a reward for the Sephora Skin Care Challenge (buy 4 skincare items and receive 1 reward), and she LOVED IT!!

Although it's a bit pricey (comes in 2 fl. oz. bottles for $120), it's rated 5 out of 5 stars on almost all reviews, and they are said to last a while. The only con that I have noticed on various reviews is that it smells bad, but I never even noticed it. The scent is kind of coconut-y...

My sister then went on the Perricone website to buy more of it and some other products as a Mother's Day gift for Mama. Here are some of the other products that my sister purchased:

-Face Finishing Moisturizer (very good hydrator, rated 5/5 stars, $65 for 2 fl oz.)

-Cold Plasma (smooths skin, said to smell like fish, but also said to be worth it. I guess we'll find out... rated 5/5 stars, $150 for 1 fl. oz.)

-Perricone Super Antioxidant (like vitamins, ours came with 14 caplets, there is also a 60 caplet bottle. $30 for 60 caplet bottle/30 day supply)

Mama just opened her gift and will be testing it out shortly!

Prices are similar on http://www.amazon.com/ .