Tailored Tuesday & Travel

Wow,

I haven't done one of these in ages, it seems! I guess summer is the time when wanderlust takes over my mind, which is fitting since I'll be taking some trips this summer myself. Nothing too exciting, but then, it's always exciting to get away for a little bit! Anyways, here are the latest spots in the world that simply inspire me...

1. Etoile Isabel Marant 'Fox twill peplum jacket'

is this not the most gorgeous, classic jacket ever?

2. Michael Michael Kors 'Silk tank'

a basic turned luxe!

3. Diane von Furstenberg 'Georgine cuff cropped basketweave pants'

it's all about the colored pants right now, but this version gives a little more class to the fun

4. Michael Kors 'Crystal embellished chronograph watch'

anything tortoise is fine by me!

5. Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Natasha leather crossbody bag'

cross bodies are my favorite kind of purses ever. just so versatile.

6. Skull Candy 'ROC nation aviator black headphones'

super cooool.

7. Stella McCartney 'Faux leather platform sandals'

comfy, classic and cute.

8. Phtaipei 'Orion suitcase', designed by Hermes designer

simple but looks like it's designed to withstand an apocolypse.

9. Maps.com 'World map'

to mark down where you've been and where your going, of course!

10. La Perla 'Feuillage tuile conical bra'

is this not the sexiest, prettiest thing ever?

11. Gucci 'Round frame acetate sunglasses'

super glam sunnies

12. Apple 'Macbook'

can't live without mine.

13. Nars 'The multiple'

makeup made easy!

14. Zoya 'Nail polish in suvi'

a gorgeous vampy green

15. Cyberguys 'Behind the couch outlet'

i looove this. now your room design doesn't have to surround where your outlets lie.

{norway}

i could really use this right now.

{watkins' glen, new york}

looks like a hike i NEED to go on!

{schwarzsee, switzerland}

sitting on this lake with a very large wheel of swiss cheese would make me really happy.

{cortes, madrid, spain}

nothing like those bright city lights, and every city has it's own special version.

{victoria falls, between zambia and zimbabwe}

this is just unreal.

{misool, irian jaya, indonesia}

can you imagine sleeping here? i think i'd turn into sleeping beauty and sleep for years and years...

{st. basil cathedral, kremlin, russia}

like something out of a fairytale...

{amsterdam, netherlands}

nothing like clear blue skies and clear blue water. 

{torres del paine, chile}

chile is such a long country that it's filled with all kinds of landscapes, and i'm sad i missed something like this while i was studying abroad there :(

Tailored Tuesday & Travel

1. Milly 'Snake-effect leather shoulder bag'

so posh.

2. Kain 'Alva open-knit linen-blend cardigan'

perfectly lightweight for summer nights.

3. 3.1 Phillip Lim 'Knot-front textured silk playsuit'

playsuits were not my thing, they just didn't work but now with all the new styles, they've magically grown on me.

4. Paloma Barcelo 'Amalaga mesh and leather espadrille wedges'

chic & casual.

5. Scosha 'Set of three 10-karat gold and diamond bracelets'

a mix of boho and chic.

6. Marni 'Resin and ribbon necklace'

a stunner.

7. Stella Mccartney 'Elodie hopping underwire bra'

can lace ever not be pretty?

8. Olympus 'PEN camera'

slim, lightweight and perfect for on the go.

9. Kai 'Perfume oil'

my favorite perfume ever!!! so fresh smelling - too bad it costs an arm and a leg...

10. Tom Cecil 'Hipflask'

classy trashy.

11. Clinique 'Black honey almost lipstick'

the best subtle lip tint that works on almost everyone!

12. Temple 'Repurposed u-zip duffel bag'

i just love anything in olive green.

13. Maybelline 'New York lasting drama by eyestudio gel eyeliner'

what i'm currently using - and i must say, it's just as good as mac's fluidline.

14. Galleria 'Pansies auto folding umbrella'

how freaking cute would i be walking in the rain with this?

{zurich}

i'm a sucker for cityscapes in the midst of large bodies of water.

{philadelphia in the fall}

fall is the best season EVER.

{st. petersburg, russia}

looks like something from a fairytale.

{riddarshomen, stockholm, sweden}

big big dream to go to stockholm.

{mandarin oriental hyde park, london}

wonder if i could afford this place if i planned on visiting london...

{slovenia}

teeniest island ever! 

{myanmar, mandalay}

oh yea, that's gonna be me one day in that hot air balloon.

{venice at night}

how incredibly romantic...

Manicure Mondays

Ah! Favorite bad-ass manicure ever - and it's not as hard as it looks!

Basically all you have to do it paint your nails a base color, in my case, black, then wait for it to dry completely. And I mean, completely because if you don't the base color will peel off. I like to wear the base color for a day or two before doing the second step of this manicure. 

To create the stripe pattern, cut some scotch tape into thin strips with some scissors. Apply in any pattern you like. I've done horizontal stripes, vertical stripes, but this time I wanted to go all out and do a diagonal v-pattern. Make sure to press down on the tape to make sure it is secured. Paint the second color on top and pull off the tape immediately. Let dry for a minute or so, then apply topcoat and you are done!

{what i used}

CND stickey anchoring base coat

Wet n' Wild black creme

ORLY luxe

Seche Vite dry fast topcoat

Tailored Tuesday & Travel

1. Sass & Bide 'The walk metallic open-knit linen sweater'

gosh i love this dearly.

2. Kain 'Washed silk tank'

basics.

3. Marni 'Studded leather shoulder bag'

at first glance, i thought this bag looked kinda weird. looking at it more and more... i kinda like it.

4. J. Crew 'Deena twill shorts'

gah such a pretty color!

5. Military of Switzerland 'Rucksack'

i love myself a good backpack.

6. Paloma Barcelo 'Brussel metallic leather multi-strap sandals'

would match almost everything!

7. Veer 'Woodgrain iphone skin'

lovely!

8. Forever 21 'Travel kit'

i love these things - perfect for overnight trips and the perfect size for carry-on airplane liquids!

9. Sennheiser 'HD 25-1 II'

music is a great companion. good headphones make that bond even stronger.

10. Forever 21 'Glittered makeup brushes'

pure fun.

11. Forever 21 'Polka dot nail file trio'

for those pesky nail snags.

12. Cle de Peau Beaute 'Concealer'

supposedly the best... hmmm i am intrigued. 

13. Nars 'Nail polish in schiap'

sassy in a bottle.

14. John Freida 'Funky Chunky'

this is discontinued but i used to love this stuff! perfect bed head product.

15. Urban Decay 'All nighter long-lasting makeup setting spray'

sweating off all your makeup a problem? this can help.

16. Modcloth 'Travel adapter'

for the savvy traveler.

{rainbow stairs, germany}

awesome.

{sedona, arizona}

must visit soon... so close...

{garvin gardens, arkansas}

ummm can i get married here?

{argentina}

whatttt? i went to argentina... wish i saw this!

{world's largest tree house, tennessee}

who is the genius that made this?!

{tulip fields, holland}

amazing!

{brazil}

beach party!!!

{hong kong}

i want to sail in one of those gorgeous red boats on this gorgeous water!

{roatan, honduras}

the sea always has a way of putting me in a good mood.

Manicure Mondays: The Accent Nail

Sometimes I like to keep my manicures simple but on the other hand, have this urge to glitterize everything. The accent nail is the answer to this problem. Sometimes a full 10 fingers of glitter is too much for everyday life and something I like to save for things like... Vegas! But... one glitter nail? Oooooh so pretty!

{what i used}

CND stickey anchoring base coat

Essie tart deco (for the main color)

ORLY luxe (for the accent nail)

Milani jewel fx specialty nail laquer in gold (for the accent nail)

Seche Vite dry fast topcoat

Manicure Mondays: Zebra

Ever since it has been getting hot in my parts, all I've wanted to do is wear the craziest, most colorful nails around! I just got this new, absolutely gorgeous Zoya color that epitomizes summer - the brightest, boldest hot pink ever. I'm not a pink girl by any means, but this just screamed out to me.

I thought I'd kick it up a notch even more by adding some badass zebra stripes using a striping brush. Just two coats of the Zoya color, then by using a striping brush, I added random and slightly messy horizontal stripes across my nail. Since it's supposed to be kind of organic, it wasn't too hard to make it look good. Mistakes are welcome!

{what i used}

CND stickey anchoring base coat

Zoya lola

Cacee color artist with striping brush in black

Seche Vite dry fast topcoat

Nicole by OPI drying drops

Manicure Mondays: Shattered Glass

The minute I laid my eyes on Color Club's "Covered in Diamonds" flake polish was the minute I decided I needed it in my life! It's the most unique nail polish I've ever seen and it's utterly gorgeous. I love it over black because all of the colors shine over it, but it's equally as gorgeous on any other polish you can imagine.

{what i used}

CND stickey anchoring base coat

Wet n' Wild black

Color Club covered in diamonds

Seche Vite dry fast topcoat

Product Love

Everyone knows I love products. Even if I find a 'staple,' I can't help but keep on trying new products to see if they'll out-do my favorites. What I love even more is when people share their own favorite products with me. I love word-of-mouth products, so, I thought I'd do the same and share some of the things that I like to use!

Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler

i've stopped looking. by far the best!

Loreal Voluminous Million Lashes

i change mascaras like i change my socks, but so far this one has proved to be lengthening, curl-enhancing, dangerously black and waterproof!

Sephora Crayon Jumbo 12 Hr Wear in Black

chunky and large for messy smoky eyes. i tested this on the back of my hand, waited a minute for it to set, then tried my best to smudge it and it wouldn't budge - winner!

Maybelline Eyestudio Gel Eyeliner in Blackest Black

i used to use mac gel liner, but this is cheaper and equally as good.

Jemma Kidd Liquid Liner in Sculpt

by far my favvv for winged liner. lasts ALL day long - no joke - only makeup remover will take it off.

Make Up For Ever Waterproof Eyebrow Corrector

new product that i have been just loving, lasts longer than anything i've tried thus far.

Bobbi Brown Shimmering Nudes Eye Shadow Palette

i got this before urban decay's 'naked' palette, which i have and love. this bobbi brown palette though is perfect for everyday and has more matte colors vs. all the shimmers in the 'naked' palette. 

Hello Kitty for MAC Powder Blush in Tippy

first of all, it's hello kitty so naturally, i already love it. besides that, the bright fuchsia color is perfect! the prettiest blush for my darker olive skin.

Sonia Kashuk Hidden Agenda Concealer Palette

a palette for all situations - dark undereye skin, zits, you name it!

Tarte Amazonian Clay Long-Wear Blush in Tipsy

great formula! seriously lasts almost all day long and this color looks good on everyone! perfect for summer.

Benefit High Beam Luminescent Complexion Enhancer

i DIE for this stuff. makes you look like you're glowing but it's not too sparkly or shimmery where you look like a disco ball.

Lush Ocean Salt

my favorite scrub - for your body or your face! and if you happen to eat some of it on accident, don't worry it's all natural and kinda tastes like a margarita - yay!

Complex 15 Therapeutic Moisturizing Face Cream

i have combination skin with mainly an oily forehead. this face lotion moisturizes my skin without feeling greasy or too heavy. i'm addicted to it.

Burt's Bees Repair Serum

when i need heavy duty moisture, this is it. just rub a dime size amount onto your face before sleeping and your face will feel buttery soft in the morning, plus, it's full of all kinds of good things.

Basis Cleaner Clean Face Wash

also a Über fav of mine. strong enough to strip away makeup and grease without over-drying. the scent is really fresh too.

Burt's Bees Rosewater and Glycerin Toner

love the scent of this. alcohol-free so it doesn't sting.

Goody Spin Pins

asian pin-straight hair sucks for messy buns. spin pins are my messy-bun savior!

H&M Hair Barettes

just recently picked these up at h&m and i'm in love. classy and cute.

Sally Hansen MetaGrip Premium Bobby Pins

i have Über thick hair and i've tried every bobby pin out there. i was sadly depressed at the lack of good bobby pins until i met these. strong, sturdy and cheap ftw!

Tresemme Foam Mousse

i wave my hair almost all the time to get volume. instead of hair spray, i love using mousse to add some texture and keep the waves up all day.

Pssssst! Dry Shampoo

asian hair tends to be on the greasier side, so by the end of the day, i like to perk my hair up with some dry shampoo if i'm heading back out into the night.

One n' Only Argan Oil

i'm sure you've heard of the wonders of Moroccan Oil. basically, this is the same stuff (aka Argan Oil) but cheaper. it smells delicious and gives your hair the perfect amount of shine and moisture. 

I used to be obsessed, and I mean obsessed with lipgloss. I had a collection that I can't even bear to share with you because I'm embarrassed by how much money I spent on lipgloss! I guess it was because I had small lips and wanted to do anything to get those Angelina Jolie-esque pouty lips.

Well now, I've graduated to lipstick. I still love lipgloss but sometimes the sticky mess of it all can be much more trouble than i'm up to. Lipstick, ah, my new love. I have an insane amount of lipsticks as well, but I've found my favorites from drugstore brands so I'm not as embarrassed to show you my favorites ;)

Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Fuchsia 

the perfect bright Barbie pink.

Maybelline Lipstick in Red Revival

classic, classic, classic red. would look good on almost any skin color.

Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick in Orange Flip

a bright orange coral that just screams summer.

Revlon Moon Drops Lipstick in Persian Melon

an even brighter Barbie pink!

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry

for when i'm feeling vampy.

Maybelline Lipstick in Yummy Plummy

my ultimate favorite color... it's so darn pretty! it's a bit darker than my natural lip-tone so it's perfect for everyday. 

Bobbi Brown Lipcolor in Sandwash Pink

the prettiest light pink - think Audrey Hepburn!

Maybelline Lipstick Totally Toffee

my perfect nude.

Obviously, you guys know I love nail polish since I've been posting my nail creations lately in my 'Manicure Monday' series. So, that being said... I have a LOT of nail polish and naturally, favorites as well. 

Deborah Lippmann Bad Romance

deborah lippmann, hands down, makes the best glitter polishes. they are definitely an investment because whew, they are pricey, but i make the splurge because they're definitely glitters that you can't get anywhere else!

Deborah Lippmann Boom Boom Pow

Deborah Lippmann Today Was a Fairytale

Milani Jewel FX Gold

all i can say is... VEGAS.

Santee Rich Gold

the prettiest gold-ish-silver foil color and was only a buck!

Nicole by OPI Nicole's Nickel

one of my ultimate favorites ever! it's the perfect pewter color and shines like no other in the sun.

OPI Spark de Triomphe

has a bit of silver glitter and gold glitter that makes it undeniable.

Essie Sew Psyched

a grey-ish military green that's an edgy neutral.

Essie Wicked

my favorite vampy nail polish. so classy.

Essie Really Red

whenever in doubt, wear red. i swear, i'll be wearing red on my wedding day.

Essie Island Hopping

a pretty mauve.

Essie Sand Tropez

my favorite beige.

Essie Dive Bar

such a sassy color. dark base with shimmery turquoise notes.

Zoya Lola

i diee for this bright fuchsia with a shimmery blue note. perfect for summer and tan skin.

Forever 21 Lavender

surprisingly, forever makes pretty good nail polish. this one's the prettiest pastel bright.

Zoya Pippa

the perfect yellow - not too pale or too bright.

Zoya Shawn

a fun mossy green.

Essie Aruba Blue

this blue is so dynamic. when you put it on, you'll see what i mean. it shines from within when in the sun, so perfect.

Essie Tart Deco

just fun. that's all.

Revlon Craving Coral 

a more muted coral compared to essie's 'tart deco' which makes it more versatile for every day wear.