Hi!

Soooooooo...... I've decided to create a new blog from scratch. This decision was made for many reasons. I will know use what I've learned from managing this blog to make my new blog even better! I've already written many posts that I intend to upload soon!!

Thank you to all of my readers on this blog, and see you on my new blog, "Chief Beauty Officer"!

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Lisa xx

The bold lip.

Not a bold lip.

THE bold lip.

From on the runways to in beauty magazines, the bold lip is appearing once again for Spring 2013. Like I've said before, a bold lip can transform any look, even if you are wearing a sweatshirt and jeans.

Some of us though, like me, can't work the bright bold lip every day (especially when I spend most of my time on campus in class or at the library). However, I like a bold lip on occasion like when I'm going out and about!

Here is how you can rock the bold lip and how to make the bold lip more natural to wear every single day!

The Bold
When I think of Spring, I think of colorful flowers blooming, in particular tulips. When I think of Spring makeup trends, I think of bold bright lips that are in the color of tulips. Therefore....

.... Why not match your TWO LIPS with TULIPS?! ;D

Fuchsia is a great spring-time color like (MAC Full Fuchsia Lipstick depicted above). Other great lipsticks that are great bright flower-like lipsticks are Revlon Cherry Blossom, Nars Funny Face, and Rimmel London Lasting Finish in In Vogue.

Coral-colored lipsticks are also great for the spring time. Coral-type colors work well with practically every skin color because all skin tones have hints of orange in them; therefore, coral can complement the fairest skin tones to the darkest skin tones. Wonderful corally lipsticks are Topshop Ohh La La, MAC Vegas Volt, and Maybelline Color Sensation in Coral Crush.

The Bold Alternative
Too scared to wear a bold lip? It's ok! You can still rock this upcoming season's trend without fully applying a bold lipstick that is extremely pigmented. There are two ways for you to make this trend more wearable every day:

1. Sheer/Tinted Lip Products
There are several products out there that give you just a hint of color on your lips. These are great for those who do not want to worry about applying too much product onto their lips. To achieve a more every day "bold lip" you can purchase sheer or tinted lip products. Tinted lip balms are wonderful because they give you a bit of color and keep your lips from becoming chapped (a two in one product!!). For spring, try Maybelline Baby Lips in Pink Punch (or in Melon Mania or Coral Crush if you can find these limited edition shades).

Another type of product to get a hint of spring colors is a translucent lipstick. These types of products give you a soft, sheer color on your lips, like Maybelline Color Whisper in Mad for Magenta and YSL Volupte Sheer Candy  in Succulent Pomegranate.

2. Sheer It Out Yourself!
You can save money and not buy tinted lip balms or sheer lipsticks by getting a bold lip color, applying just a bit on your lips, and sheering it out with your finger to give your lips a "lightly stained" kind of effect. Not that the tinted products mentioned above are not great (I LOVE my Baby Lips ^_^), but if you have a bold lipstick you really like the color of that you want to wear as a natural look, instead of buying a new product of the same color that is just not as pigmented, why not use that bold lipstick and use the sheering out technique?

Oh how I love the versatile lipstick!! <3


I hope this post has been very helpful! :)

Lisa xx

February 17, 2013 was an amazing day! My friend and I drove to LA to watch Ed Sheeran perform at Nokia Live! It was an absolutely incredible concert!! He has such a raw talent and stage presence. All he needed on stage was a mic, his guitar, and a digital loop maker to layer his voice and build up rhythms. If you have not watched this incredible talent perform, go on YouTube now and look up his Give Me Love performance from the iTunes Festival.

Unbelievable. 

Simply unbelievable.

Ed told everyone to dress up because it was his birthday (I saw a Teletubby, a hot dog, and a WHOLE bunch of princesses and angels/fairies), and though I did not dress up like a Teletubby, I did make sure I looked concert ready.


Makeup
I started off with me trustee Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua foundation and Maybelline Fit Me Concealer. I didn't want a flawless, full-coverage look because that would not look very natural and I wanted to wear something light. Next, I sprayed my face with Urban Decay's All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray to ensure that everything would stay in place the entire night (I put my makeup on at 2pm and it still looked good when I got back at midnight). Then, a light dusting of Rimmel Stay Matte Powder and a light pop of color on my cheeks with Tarte Dollface Amazonian Clay Blush.

Now onto my eyes. I did a technique that I learned from watching one of Tanya Burr's videos for Daily Mix, specifically the one where she recreated Mila Kunis' look. If you didn't know, Tanya Burr is my absolute favorite beauty guru!!!!!!!!! <3 An interesting fact: we share the same birthday! Anyways, I buffed in the golden brown color from Wet 'n' Wild Walking on Eggshells onto my eyelid. 

Then, I lined my eyes with Maybelline Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black, and while it was still wet, I buffed it out a bit to create a really pretty subtle smoky eye. I love this technique so much! I use this technique almost every time I do a "going out" makeup look. Thanks Tanya!

I finished my makeup with my favorite lipstick of all time MAC Viva Glam V. It is like a "my lip color but better" type of lipstick. I always wear it when I do a smoky eye because it's not a very bold lipstick. You can definitely wear this color every day.  It is also the only MAC lipstick that I own! I usually like getting dupes of MAC lipsticks to save money, but this lipstick is just too pretty that I'd rather own the actual one than get a dupe!

Outfit
Like I said, I didn't want to dress up in a costume, even if Ed asked everyone to. Sorry, Ed! x)

Unlike the many  young girls I saw who wore 5 inch heels and homecoming-style dresses, I went for a more casual look that would be better suited for a 2.5 hour concert that I knew I would be standing up for the entire time. I know that people in LA like to dress up and look their best, but if your feet hurt within an hour from too high heels and you're freezing cold from wearing a short dress, what's the point of putting yourself through all that misery?!

Ok. I'm done with my little rant.

I wore a sweater top that I bought from Forever 21 that is casual and comfy with an added elegance of some sorts because of the lace cutout details on the shoulders. I paired it with my favorite pair of black skinny jeans :)

I also wore this necklace that I also got from Forever 21. I love the big and bold necklace trend because wearing one can transform any outfit!

Because I knew it was going to be chilly, I wrapped this pretty scarf around my neck. I didn't realize until now that it reminds me of the American flag! xD Future 4th of July accessory? But I will be in Canada during 4th of July this year sooooo........ I don't know how I can pull it off in Canada..... LOL

Last but not least I wore my current favorite pair of shoes from, yet again, Forever 21. (I think I shop there too often LOL) Instead of killer heels (like what a lot of teenagers were wearing for some reason), I opted for these WAAAAAAAAAYY comfier shoes that are casual yet dressier than plain sneakers.

Lesson of the day: when going to a concert (especially an Ed Sheeran concert), there is no real need to wear your prom outfit. You should spend the time there enjoying the music and the artist's performance, not thinking about how badly your feet hurt.

Lisa xx

Oh, Valentine's Day.

The time of the year that many celebrate with their special someone while others consider it to be Singles Awareness Day (aka S.A.D.). But Valentine's Day doesn't have to be sad for those who do not have a valentine! Why not use Valentine's Day as a day to go hang out with your girl friends? Get all pampered and dressed up for no one but yourself.

This is something I personally love doing. It's a boat load of fun to curl my hair, whip out my favorite makeup products, wear that one dress in my closet that makes me look and feel good, and have a girls' night out.

I have to say, though, one of my favorite parts about Valentine's Day is giving some love to myself by pampering myself. By that, I mean setting aside a few hours to do nothing else but using my favorite body products, doing my hair, painting my nails, and doing my makeup.  It personally makes me feel good doing this just for me and not for some guy.

What I have to share with you are a few amazing products you could use to pamper yourself with on Valentine's Day or whenever you wish to treat yourself! :)

1. Bath & Body Works Shower Gel, Paris Amour  

        This product smells SO GOOD!! It's such a romantic scent that always puts me in a good mood. The smell is probably the only reason why I use it, but it is also moisturizes my skin because it's rich in Aloe Vera and Vitamin E.

        Again, another product that smells INCREDIBLY GOOD!!!!!! I love the scent of this lotion probably even more than the scent of the body wash mentioned above. The scent really does melt away my stress. I love applying this right when I get out of the shower and right before I go to bed. I cannot stress how amazing this lotion smells!!!!!!! If I could have one inanimate object to be my valentine this V-Day, it would be this lotion! ;D <3

3. Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

        A nice lip color can redefine any look. Sometimes, only a bold lip color is all the makeup that you really need. Lately, I've been wearing Revlon's Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie because it's just the perfect berry lip color and a really nice pink for Valentine's Day. The Lip Butter line in general is fantastic. It's a combination of a lipstick and a tinted lip balm, and it is somewhat glossy but not as glossy as a lip gloss. I love that about it because I'm not a HUGE fan of lip gloss (I only have one in my entire collection!). Have luscious lips this Valentine's Day with this gorgeous product!

4. O.P.I. Your Web or Mine?

        How awesome is the name of this nail polish?!?! This is from the Amazing Spiderman collection from 2012, which explains the name :) It's a stunning warm medium pink that brings a pop of color to your nails. I call this my "Andrew Garfield" nail polish because it's my only polish from the Amazing Spiderman collection and because Andrew Garfield is very sexy like this polish ;D


Whether you are in a relationship or single and ready to eat pringles this Valentine's Day, these products will make any girl feel amazing!

Have a great Valentine's Day this year! <3

Lisa xx

All of my friends know that when I say that something is so good that I swear on my Mac Studio Finish concealer, then I am being serious. I am a girl who loves her Mac concealer. For a while, I refused to use any other concealer... that was until I bought the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer after hearing so many raves about it.

This stuff is great.

Scratch that. This stuff is FANTASTIC! It provides excellent full coverage that can conceal any type of blemish, and you don't need a lot of it. Just a small dab is really all that you need! The concealer has a thick consistency, which I personally prefer instead of a watery concealer that slides down my face before I can blend it in properly -______-

Lately, I've been using this more than my Mac concealer, so that means that this product is CRAZY good!!!!! New favorite everyday blemish concealer! :D

Thanks for reading! 'Til next time! :)

Lisa xx