Beach Bums: Day #1

Welcome to Cabo San Lucas


Me Cabo


Having some fun in the water


Drinking the day away...

Fit & Flare

I been seeing flares everywhere. They are definitely coming back & I think I like them again. heehee. I found these at my favorite store -- Free People. I fell in love with them immediately when I saw them. They are stretchy pull on pants! Hahha great for lazy people like me. I just looked at their website and it looks like they offer a shorter length. I got the regular length and would have been more happy with the shorter length. You can tell in pic that they're kind of touching the floor, hopefully it shrinks an inch when I wash them. I'd return these for the right length, but since I already wore them I guess I'd refrain from doing so.

Super Skinny Pull On Flare by Free People
Price: $78
Size: 24
3 different lengths: Regular, Short & Long
(similar by Genetic) (similar from Forever21) (similar by True Religion)

Wrap Top is also from Free People
Size: XS

How do you ladies feel about flares coming back in style? Too hippie? Not for petites?

Boots & Jacket Picks - Nordstroms Anniversary Sale

The Nordstrom Anniversary sale is one of my favorite sales that I never miss. I like the fact that new season items are on sale instead old stuff that doesn't sell. I went the first day and of course it was chaos. I got chance to go through the shoes department and picked up these Franco Sarto Boots.

Franco Sarto 'Lady' Boot
Sale Price: $119
After Sale Price: $179
Size: 5.5 & fits true to size
4" heels with 1" hidden platform
I wore them around for a few hours and they are quite comfy. I love the cuff look & zipper deals.

My Other Shoe Picks

*Images from Nordstroms.com

From Left to Right:

Me Too Lisbon Oxfords
Sale Price: $72.90

Classiques Entier 'Mayfield' Bootie
Sale Price: $99

Miz Mooz 'Sloane' Pump
Sale Price: $69

I didn't get a chance to try these on, but saw them in person and thought they were pretty cute and would consider getting them in the future. If you own them or have tried them, let me know your thoughts!

My Coat/Jacket Picks

*Images from Nordstroms.com

From Left to Right

Miss Sixty Military Pea Coat
Sale Price: $98
I purchased this jacket online in size XS. Never tried this brand before, so hopefully it fits.

Miss Sixty Faux Washed Leather Motorcycle Jacket
Sale Price: $49

Kenna-T Faux Fur Jacket
Sale Price $198
I saw this in person and it looks exactly like it does in the picture above. I wanted to get this, but thought I probably wouldn't get too much use out of it.

GUESS? Double Button Washed Leather Trench Topper
Sale Price: $198

If you got a chance to go by the Nordstrom's sale, let me know your finds!

Look Professional Without Breaking the Piggy Bank

Forever21 Blouse (S) & Forever21 Skirt (XS)

I know that some of you are on a budget and are looking for professional clothes on a tight budget. I just wanted to let you know that you don't have to spend $$$ to look nice. You can find great pieces in lower end stores like Forever21, Wetseal, Charlotte Russe, H&M, Marshalls, Ross, etc. I know they're a pain in the butt to dig in, but its worth it sometimes. I'd say these two items are my faves and I have lot of stuff that cost way more.

Blouse and skirt I'm wearing are from Forever21 and each piece is under $25. The shirt is so soft and silky and I love the wrap aspect of it. The skirt looks expensive and feels nice. It's even lined! GASP!

Follow Up on Guess Maxi and Zara Sale Items

Dress on the right: Image from Haute Look
Dress by Guess
Originally Price $178
Sale Price $79
Size XS

So I ordered this Guess dress on 6/24 from HauteLook and it arrived today. I been waiting for this & had envisioned this to be the perfect fitting dress. But I guess fantasy didn't turn reality. I was ready to shorten the dress a few inches, but I didn't think this was going to be my potato maxi sack.

The armholes, the waist, the hips & everywhere is just huge. The length is probably 5 inches longer than I want it to be. I feel like I can see the extra material for the armholes on the model, but she just tucked it into her underarms! I also noticed that the dress is not Guess, but its Guess by Marciano. There is a size difference between those 2. Marciano runs a lot bigger and longer in length for their clothing. I know this because I go into Marciano all the time and nothing ever fits as opposed to just regular Guess. I have a lot of items from Guess and most things are pretty true to size. I feel that HauteLook should have disclosed that information. If I knew that it was Guess by Maricano, I would have never ordered it. I told Sophia (kechicko) about this sale and told her that Guess runs pretty small. So sorry Sophia -- I didn't know it was Maricano stuff and I hope your stuff fits you.

Overall I am really disappointed by the dress and what sucks is that HauteLook only gives you a credit when you return their items. LAME!

ANYWAY...
Below are a couple of Zara items & they are on sale!

Maxi Dress in Size XS
Original Price: $59
Sale Price: $29
The length was perfect, but I was on the fence about this one. I asked my co-worker and Sophia about this & they were but ehh about it. The dress also makes me look pregnant so I decided to skip on this one.

Ruffle Tank in Size XS
Original Price: $39.99
Sale Price: $19.99
I actually bought this awhile ago, but just never had a chance to wear it. I saw it on sale for $19.99!! I'm irritated. I do like the tank & the fit. The fabric is really soft and I love the ruffles & also the fact that it doesn't make me look pregnant. I would have been a lot more happy with the tank if I got it for $19.99.

My First Video: Bobbi Brown Foundation & Corrector

Hi everyone. I had some time today and decided to make a follow up video from the last post. It's just a how to application on the Bobbi Brown corrector & foundation. I thought doing the whole face would take too long. I intended the video to be 2-3 mins, but it ended up being 5 mins. I didn't realized I was so chatty!!! hahaha!!! I apologize for the many umms & pauses. Let me know you what you think and what I can do to improve on my next video. And what is up with the bad video quality? Is it my digicam or youtube?

Quick 5 Minute Makeup Tutorial with the Bobbi Brown in Me

The first pic is me when I wake up with no makeup and my hair looks like crap. Haha! I don't wake up looking remotely normal or naturally beautiful like some people. The 2nd pic is a much improved and enhanced me with a little help of makeup.

*Just to let you know none of the pics are retouched or edited to keep the products' integrity and to show its true results.

I was a makeup artist for Bobbi Brown for a few year during college. I love her philosophy of looking like yourself, but just "enhanced". I think this is a great everyday look because it's quick and simple, takes no than 5 mins & yes I do this every morning.

Keep in mind that I have combination skin and these are the products that work best for my skin type.

Step 1: Skincare

Under eyes: Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eyes Cream
Face: Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer SPF 15 - 4 oz.


Step 2: Face Makeup

Under eyes: Bobbi Brown Corrector (color- light bisque). This helps get rid of those dark circles. It's a pinky salmon color and it really neutralize the purples and blues under the eyes.

Foundation: Bobbi Brown Natural Finish Long Lasting Foundation SPF15 (color - warm beige)
I love this foundation because it has really good coverage and has a satin matte finish. Most people can't tell that I'm wearing foundation.

Step 3: Bronzer & Blush

I have even out all the color variations in my skin and now look like a ghost. I need to put back some color on my face. I know it sounds silly!

Bronzer: Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder (color - light). Tip: if you tan red, find a bronzer that has a red under tone & if you tan golden, find a color that has a yellow undertone. How do you tell? Look at your chest and collar bone area. I tan pretty golden so I am light & if you tan red then you are medium in Bobbi Brown's Bronzing Powder.

*apply around the perimeter of the face and under the cheekbones. Do not apply all over, your skin will end up looking muddy!

Blush: Bobbi Brown Blush (color - slopes). The best and natural blush color will be very close to your natural lip color. Apply on the apples.

Step 4: Eyes & Lips

I don't have too much time in the morning, so I keep it very simple.

Base for all over eyes: Bobbi Brown Bone Eyeshadow.

Lid Color: Bobbi Brown Heather Eye Shadow. It's my favorite, because its just a little color to brighten the eyes.

Eyebrows: Bobbi Brown Mahogany Eye Shadow. *tip - if you have black hair, use either a gray or dark brown shadow for the brows, black is way too harsh!

Liner: Bobbi Brown Gel Liner. This is my favorite because it is waterproof and I have tried every waterproof product out there and this one works the best for me. I have hooded lids so every other liner transfers to under the eye area.
For those of you who complain that this dries too quickly, scoop out enough product and put it on the wrist and use your wrist as a palette. Therefore you close the container quickly and this helps avoid the product drying out.

Lips: Mac LipStick (color - please me). It looks bright from the tube, but don't be scared.
Gloss: MAC Too Fabulous Cremesheen Glass (color boy bait). Love this gloss. It's sheer and not uber shiny or sticky!
*tip - to find the most natural lip color, find lip lipsticks/glosses that has similar undertones as your own lips. I look terrible with lipsticks that has a lot of brown undertones because I have a lot of pink undertones! Also, keep your blush and lip color similar. If your blush is pinky, choose a pinky lip color too.


I have a lot to say about makeup, but I don't want to bore you guys. Please feel free to ask me if you have questions about colors or application. I hope this was helpful.