Cute, Pretty, Elegant Summer Hairstyles!

I will be showing a few pictures of hairstyles that you can do for this summer and that are in style. The pictures does not belong to me, but to its rightful owner(s).


Maybe you guys will get some inspirations from these pictures for your next summer hairstyle!

Bath & Body Works Semi-Annual Sale Haul!

Today I picked up some things from Bath & Body Works, because they're having their Semi-Annual sale. Lets get started into what I bought, and I want to say that the sale was up to 75% off selected items.

Candles:

Bahama Fizz  14.5 oz
Wild Strawberry 14.5 oz
Paris Daydream 14.5 oz
First Bloom 14.oz
Pink Tulip 14.5 oz
Flower Shop 14.5 oz

Body Lotions:

Wild Apple Daffodil 2 oz
Butterfly Flower 8 fl oz
Coco Cabana 8 fl oz
Wild Citrus Sunflower 2 oz
Wild Berry Tulips 2 oz

Hand Creams:

True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere & Silk Hand Cream 2.5 oz
True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere Hand Cream 2.5 oz
C.O. Bigelow Chapped Hands Remedy 1.7 oz
Antibacterial Fresh Picked Strawberries Hand Cream 2 oz

That is everything that I bought!

$20 Makeup Challenge

 Hello sunshines! Today post will be about me doing the $20 makeup challenge. Basically, all I really did was finding makeup in my own collection and checking the prices to make sure that they all adds up to $20 or less. I know that some people that does this on YouTube actually goes out and buy new makeup for $20 or less, but I just find that unnecessary. The look I am going for today is very, very, and super natural, it is based off of Korean celebrities. If you watch many Korean Dramas or K-Pop a lot, you will no that the actresses and singers have very minimal makeup that looks like they don't have on any makeup. So lets get started into the fun, and little makeup challenge tag.

 Steps:

 1.) I first prime my face and my eyelids with the Claudia Stevens Perfection Primer Color Blend evenly with my hands. This product is $5.49.

 2.) For foundation, I took the Rimmel London Clean Finish Foundation, and just apply a nice even coat of it to my face and neck with my fingers. And remember to apply a light coat of this underneath the eyes with your ring finger, because we will be using this as a concealer as well. And then, if you still have imperfections you want to correct, take any finger with the foundation and pad it lightly over the desired area. This product is $3.99.

 3.) As far as the setting powder goes, with the ELF Essential Total Face Brush I am taking the Maybelline Shine Free Oil Control Press Powder and apply that to my whole face and down to my neck. The brush is $1 and the powder is $4.94.

 4.) For eyes, I am taking the ELF Essential Duo Eyeshadow in Butter Pecan and take the lighter color with my finger and apply that all over my lid and up to the crease. This will just give you a nice, and natural wash of color for your eyes. This product is $1.

5.) Then, with my ELF Essentials Mechanical Eyelash Curler, I just curl my eyelashes regularly to open up my eyes. And this product was $1 and for mascara I will be using the ELF Essentials Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara in Crystal or my upper and lower lashes. And this clear mascara is $1 also.

 6) For my eyebrows, I will be taking my Wet n' Wild Color Icon Brow & Eye Liner in 648 Taupe to fill in my brows. And I will also be using this to line my upper lash line a bit. This is $0.99. And for a brow gel, I will be using the same ELF Essentials Wet Gloss Lash & Brow Clear Mascara in Crystal to set my brows in place.

 7.) Lastly, for lips and cheeks, I'll be using the same product. So the product we will be using is the ELF Essentials Lipstick in Sociable. It is a bright hot pink lipstick, so I will be applying that lightly to my lips. And for my cheeks, just take a bit on my fingers and apply it to my cheeks. This color will really brighten up your complexion and is suitable for any season. This product is another $1 makeup item.

 Total: $19.41(without tax)

Hope you all had enjoyed this fun makeup challenge!

Summer Nails!

These are just some ideas of nails that you can recreate during the summer. These pictures are just inspirational goals that you can recreate something similar to. The pictures does not belong to me, but its rightful owner(s).

What's in my 2012 Beach Bag?

Summer is here in just a few days, so that means it is the beach time! I did a post like this about a year ago, but now since almost a year have past, things in my beach bags does change a bit. So I thought that it was very appropriate for me to do so, and I love putting a lot of things in my beach bags, so I do have quite a lot of items. And this isn't only focus for the beach, this is also what I bring when I go to the pool. Although, I love the beach more because of many reasons. Anyway, I'll get started with what beach bag I am using this summer and this summer I am using the Miss Sweety Croc-Grain Studded Tote in Blue Green from yesstyle.com. And I really love this bag because the color is just so vibrant and is just so beachy, and it's big enough to fit all of my belongings, but small enough for me to carry around. Lets get started...

1.) Mossimo Lucita Gemmed Flip Flop in Black- I am a heels girl, so I love wearing heels anywhere. But to the beach I don't like to wear high heels because than it will get all messed up, so when I am going to the beach I wear heels. Although, when I am on the beach I need to change to something more beachy like flip flops, and current favorite are the Mossimo Lucita Gemmed Flip Flops. I have all of the colors which are Rose Gold, Silver, and Black. For the beach I like to bring my black ones because it will match any color of my swimsuits.
2.) Towels- I always bring with me a beach towel so I can lay on the beach, and I just get ones that are cute from Target. And I just bring a regular towel to dry myself up when I am wet or when it starts to get cold.
3.) Magazines- I used to bring a book with me whenever I go to the beach, but now I've found that I like reading magazines a lot better on the beach. Magazines are more lightweight and carefree than books, and when I am on the beach I want to have fun and relax, not stuck to a book. And my favorite to bring to the beach are Seventeen Magazines and People's Magazines. 
4.) Sunblock- I bring two sunblocks when I go to the beach, because the one I use for my body breaks out my face. The one that I am currently using and loving for my face is the Neutrogena Age Shield Face Sunblock SPF 70. And the one that I use for my body is also by Neutrogena, but it is the Spectrum + Advanced Sunblock Lotion SPF 100+ and last year I've used different sunblocks for both my face and body, but now I've discovered new ones that I liked better and are cheaper too.
5.) Tumbler- This year I started to use a tumbler more than water bottles, and the one that I have is my shopglitzyglam.com and it is in Hot Pink and Sky Blue with my initial on it. And the sky blue totally match my beach bag, which is so so great and it is just more cute than a water bottle. So I just filled it up with ice cold water and bring it to the beach.
6.) Sunglasses- I bring sunglasses wherever I go, but I especially make sure that I always bring it along with sunblock to the beach. The sun can really damage your eye and areas around your eye so it is really important to bring a good, and nice pair of sunglasses to the beach or the pool.
7.) Phone/iPod- I also always bring my phone and ipod with me, but now that I have an iPhone I just have to bring one electronics. And it is so much better than having to bring two electronics with me. And along with it I bring a headphone if I want to listen to music.
8.) Wallet- This is just an essential. It has many things that I need like my cards, money and etc.
9.) Keys- This is also another essential along with my wallet and many other items. So I just have a bunch of keys with me.
10.) Huggies Natural Care Wipes- I now am starting to bring wipes with me, because I remember that when I am starting to leave the beach, I would have sands all over my legs and even face. And the look of sand on skin is just not cute, so now I am bringing Huggies wipes with me. It is pretty small to bring to the beach with me in my beach bag, so I have no problem with it.
11.) Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Cream- I have eczema on my palm, but I don't have it all the time. It comes and goes away pretty quickly for me, but I get it a lot on the beach, so I need a super moisturizing lotion to heal it. And the one that works best for me is the Aveeno one and along with CeraVe, but I use that at night.
12.) Makeup Bag- I am currently using the Benefit Travel Beauty Bag, and it fits everything I need. And I don't wear makeup to the beach anymore, because my skin is a lot clearer now and I can just wear my sunglasses if I want to look prettier. So the Benefit Travel Beauty Bag is perfect for the beach, since it has that summer theme to it. And these are the things that I keep in this makeup bag...

- Wide Tooth Comb
- Hair Ties
- Hair Clips
- Bobbi Pins
- Deodorant
- SPF Chapsticks/Lip Balms(Softlips, EOS, Jack Black, Nivea, etc)
- Compact Mirror

14.) Under Garments- I think we all know why I bring this.
15.) Dress- When I go to the beach I like to bring a dress with me, because it is really easy to put on and I don't like changing at the beach. So a dress is great, since it is a quick outfit to put on. And I always wear my bikini under my dress, so when I get to the beach I can just take off my dress and I'll be done. And when I am about to leave, I can just change into my under garments and put on my dress.
16.) Outerwear- Me, friends, and family usually leave the beach around 5-7pm so it's getting really cold especially near the beach. So I bring an outerwear everything that I can throw on my dress to keep me warm.
17.) Straw Floppy Hat- To keep my face and hair protected from the sun, I bring a big straw floppy hat. They are stylish, and is great to protect your head from the sun.

These are everything that I bring and will be bringing again to the beach/pool this summer. Hope you all enjoyed it!

American Express Gift Card Haul!

As a present/reward from my family for completing my first tough, and rough year of college, they decided to give me a $1,000 AE gift card. I, of course had to thank them a billions of times, because I've never received such a present from my family. And $1,000 is a lot, you can buy a lot with it. I of course had to buy beauty and fashion related items. So I had purchased a lot, and I don't want to keep on rambling, so lets get started!

MAC:
Pro Longwear Lip Cremes- Booyah! and You're Perfect Already(Beth Ditto Collection)
Casual Colours- Out for Fun, Evening Stroll, Keep it Casual, and Keep It Loose(Casual Colours Collection)
Prep + Prime Highlighter- Light Boost (Casual Colours Collection)
Pro Longwear Bronzing Powder- Sun Dipped (Hey, Sailor! Collection)
Eye Shadows- Jaunty, Barefoot, and Feeling Fresh (Hey, Sailor! Collection)

Sephora:
Kat Von D Saint & Sinner Painted Love Lipsticks Set(Agatha, Cathedral, Forever Never, Adora, Backstage Bambi)
Clinique Age Defense BB Cream SPF 30- 02
Dr. Jart+ Water Fuse Beauty Balm SPF 25 PA++

Nordstrom:
Tom Ford Eye Color Quads- Burnished Amber, and Sahara Haze
Tom Ford Lipglosses- Lost Cherry, Love Bruise, and Pink Guilt

DSW:
Not Rated Pretty Penny Oxford Flats- Tan
Dr. Martens Women's Jeffery Boot- Brown/Tan Paisley
Madden Girl Guesser Boot Ankle- Cognac
Poppie Jones Python Crossbody Bag- Pink

yesstyle.com:
Tony Moly Luminous Goddess Aura Make-Up Mist
Shiseido Majolica Majorca Lash King Mascara
Canmake Natural Long Straight Type False Eyelash #05
Canmake Perfect Stylist Eyes #01 Sweet Pink
Grace Candy Detachable-Bow Tall Boots
Grace Candy Detachable Perforated Over-the-Knee Boots- Gray
Smoothie-Rhinestone Lace-Up Tall Boots- Black
CatWorld Dolman-Sleeve Ruffled Striped Top
Moonbasa Mock-Neck Lace-Panel Ruffle Top- Black, and Coral
CatWorld Peter Pan Collar Floral Shift Dress- Light Red
Tokyo Fashion Peter Pan Collar Lace Dress- Light Pink
BAIMM Peter Pan Collar Dotted Top- Green
ode' Drawstring Waist Striped Sweatpants- Gray, and Ivory
D.P-Shop Denim Shorts- Lilac

That was everything that I had bought with my $1,00 American Express Gift Cards. Hope you all had enjoyed it!

My Favorite Summer Beauty, Body, and Fashion Items of 2012!

Summer is just right around the corner for most of us, so without any further hesitation; I hope you all had enjoyed your Spring and open up to a new bright Summer. Lets get started into the actual post.

Beauty:

1.) Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer
2.) Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Combination/Oily
3.) BB Creams (Lioele and Skin79)
4.) Covergirl Clean Pressed Powder, Oil Control in Buff Beige
5.) Clinique Even Better Makeup SPF 15 Foundation
6.) Benefit Coralista Box Powder
7.) NARS Laguna Bronzer
8.) Tarte Park Avenue Princess Bronzer
9.) Edward Bess and Chanel Bronzers
10.) Covergirl Lashblast Volume Blasting Waterproof Mascara in Very Black
11.) Urban Decay Long Lasting Makeup Setting Spray, All Nighter & De-Slick
12.) NARS Sheer Glow Liquid Foundation
13.) Chanel Vitalumiere Aqua Foundaation

Body:

1.) Eucerin Daily Protection SPF 15 Moisturizing Body Lotion
2.) Jergens Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer
3.) Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunblock SPF 100+

Fashion:

1.) Bright, Colorful, or Light Color Lightweight Scarves
2.) Wedges
3.) Sandals and Flats
4.) Booties
5.) Shorts
6.) Dresses- hit above the knees
7.) Rompers
8.) Loose tops

That is everything that I MUST, and MUST have for the summer of 2012 that are my favorites.