What's New at Sephora | The Estée Edit

I was just browsing around Sephora website, per usual when I stumbled across the newest line, the Estée Edit by Estée Lauder. I haven't heard anyone talk about it before, so I was intrigued and decided to pick some things from the line to try myself. I guess this is the company's way to target the younger market. They even have Kendall Jenner as the face of the line on Sephora website. 

I've talked all about it on my video, and here are some close up pictures and swatches. 

Camping | Death Valley, CA

Death Valley had been on my bucket list for a while, so when my friend invited me to join him on this camping trip I said nothing but, "YES!". It was about 9-hour drive from San Jose to the campsite, Furnace Creek. We left at around 5:12 am and stopped at Barstow, CA for lunch. We met our two other friends who drove from San Diego to meet us there. The initial plan was In & Out Burger, but seeing Panda Express was there... 

There were 19 of us, and we rented two big vans. I was a bit surprised that we were on top of schedule. We arrived at the campsite at around 3.30 in the afternoon. The weather was really nice. It was around 75F. It did drop more in the evening. I did a rookie mistake on the first night for not checking my sleeping bag. I was using Ocep's sleeping bag, and for some reason I just couldn't get it zipped. I was really cold in early morning when the temperature was at its lowest. My nose was freezing.

California Winter: Yellow and Blue || Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation

I am convinced California has the best weather in all America. It's technically still winter, but it already feels like spring. Ocep and I were hunting for a good photo location for the yellow wild flower and we always go back to this place. He brought me here about 3 years ago in spring and it was totally a different scenery (check the blog post here)! Tax season is just in front of me, and I am eager to get started and just get it over with. With wedding planning in my mind, I find it harder to focus with a lot of distraction from myself, mostly. I understand now how the term "bridezilla" came about. I can imagine myself being stressed out and frantic over little details. I am so grateful to have loving and supporting mom who helps me every step of the way. The wedding will be in Indonesia, so my mom is my top wedding planner. I am so thankful for her. 

I find the hardest thing to find is my own wedding dress. It seems that I am not sure exactly of what I want, but I am very sure of what I don't want. Why is that? I feel like it's just a girl thing. It's so easy with guys. Ocep can just wear anything I pick, and he'll be happy.

Winter Green and Grey | 2016 Year of Positivity

Hi everyone.

I've realized now I have been neglecting the blog for quite some time. I have been busy with the new year. 2016 is an exciting year for me. If you follow me on instagram, you might already know why ;)

With the preparation and tax season ahead of me, I have been surprisingly calm on the outside. Yes, on the outside. On the inside? I'm trying not to go there right now. My office mate and I started this slogan, "2016 year of positivity". It just a short reminder to always be positive about every aspect in life. I had been the most negative person I know towards everything, and it really brought me down. Yest, I brought myself down because of my own negativity and I realized how unhealthy it was. I am trying to eat healthier, exercise more and think more positive. I find running help me a lot to just bring the stress down. 

My now fiancee took me to watch Jersey Boys last Sunday. It took me a while to understand the Jersey-Italian accent of the characters, but I finally got to enjoy it. The sound was spectacular. I am surprised that I know quite a number of the songs. 

plaid shirt - gap outlet

coat - Forever 21

belt - Tory Burch

shoes - Nike

Sephora VIB Sale Haul | Holiday Gift Ideas

Hi everyone, it has been hectic as I'm flying home in 2 days. I have been doing some packing and last minute shopping. I also still need to tidy up my place so I won't come back to a mess. Here's the last video I posted on my channel. I had been saving up for this annual VIB sale, and I'm so happy with what I got. I haven't tried everything yet, but I will give you updates as I do.

I also have plans for upcoming videos for this month that I am excited about. Some of them involve my family! Yay! I hope you have a wonderful December!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:
First Aid Beauty Peace, Joy & FAB kit - http://goo.gl/3oRoUQ
Laura Mercier loose setting powder - http://goo.gl/Z7US6Q
L'Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream - http://goo.gl/kaqLmW
Dior Diorsking Pore Minimizer Universal - http://goo.gl/67UVlV
Fresh Sugar Lips Passion - http://goo.gl/skTruK
NARS Sheer glow foundation in santa fe - http://goo.gl/mYt1Tv 
Sephora Sleeping Mask discovery set ( SOLD OUT)
Fresh Seabery Skin nutrition booster - http://goo.gl/DkexOI
Sephora favorite beauty unmasked (SOLD OUT)

Makeup Menu | Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation

Today's makeup menu features some of my old favorites. Still using Laura Mercier eye basics base in wheat, I topped the look with L'Oreal infallible eye shadow in amber rush. It is so easy to use. I just use my fingers to blend the product all over my lids and with a matte brown shadow, I blend into the crease to create more depth and definition. I lined the look with a brown pencil liner and curled the lashes and topped it with mascara. 

The special for today is the Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation. I forgot how great this foundation was! It lifts up to its name by giving healthy glow finish to the skin. I used the shade light bronze which might be a little too dark for me, but I think I still can get away with it by blending it out. It is so easy to blend and applies gorgeously on the skin. It really makes my skin glow healthily!  I used Benefit erase paste for under the eyes. It brightens and smooths out the appearance under there which makes me look more awake and fresh. I paired with Hourglass ambient lighting powder in diffused light, which adds even extra glow. 

Holiday 2015 | Tarte Dressed to the Nines LipsSurgence

Tarte Dressed to the Nines, $34

This is by far the best deal I've got. With $34, you get 9 high quality lip cremes. They are all pigmented and last long. The set comes with three individual gift boxes which is perfect for gift giving. What I appreciate most is that the individual size is not mini size like what Fresh has for its sugar lip treatments. The size is legit and they don't feel fragile at all. I feel like it's pretty much the size of a lipstick, maybe a bit smaller.

They all smell minty, which can be overpowering. If you don't like it, then this might not be for you. I personally don't mind. I can hardly notice it once I'm wearing it. My favorite one is Pizzaz , which is the boldest color in the middler here.