tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72355662989257518172024-03-21T19:01:41.891-07:00My MuseI learn a little every day.skimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499901406076299465noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235566298925751817.post-2726777950576584222015-06-15T12:15:00.002-07:002015-06-15T12:15:13.151-07:00Nordstrom, you rock!<span style="background-color: white; color: #141823; font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 19px;">I ordered a Tory Burch key case and a Kate Spade bluetooth speaker from Nordstrom. I've been waiting for it for 2 weeks because one of them is a birthday present for my boss. I finally checked the tracking information to find the horror - I shipped it to my old address in State College, PA. I called Nordstrom admitting that there's probably nothing they can do but I just wanted to see it was 100% hopeless. Sandy from customer service sent me a brand new order of my items to Sacramento. I was literally blown away by this and so inspired to be more like Sandy. I will forever be loyal to Nordstrom and so thankful to Sandy for saving me so much anguish. Some fellow Nittany Lion is probably stylin' and groovin' with their new presents.</span>skimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499901406076299465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235566298925751817.post-79764533790258682272015-05-23T12:47:00.001-07:002015-05-23T12:47:41.969-07:00Birchbox<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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For my birthday back in February, my boss got me a 3-month subscription to Birchbox. First off, what an awesome gift idea! I definitely want to do this for someone. I saved all of my birch boxes with the exception of one product in the first welcome box - Gilchrist & Soames Body Lotion - I had to use it when I ran out of lotion one day.</div>
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I haven't exactly tried any of these products yet but I'm excited to try them. The only one I am familiar with is the Benefit POREfessional primer. But having a mini sample size on deck can't hurt!</div>
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The packaging of these boxes are very cool; I am usually not a hoarder but I will probably hang onto these boxes for something else in the future.</div>
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If I end up loving any of these products, I will be sure to report back!</div>
skimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499901406076299465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235566298925751817.post-417260104365429912015-05-21T08:00:00.001-07:002015-05-23T12:50:48.582-07:00Sunday Riley Luna Sleeping Night Oil<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently splurged on a skincare product after seeing a few people on YouTube rave about it. I'm one of those people who believes that your face/skin is worth spending money on. Sunday Riley is definitely a luxe brand for makeup and skincare but it tends to receive a ton of positive feedback.</div>
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I use this sleeping night oil before going to sleep. It is a dark blue/green oil with a droplet applicator so it can be a bit tricky to apply. It also smells a bit like medicine but these factors are worth the results. You can notice results overnight - a more even, nourished skin tone in the morning. I'm not sure about reducing pore size but it definitely does improve the appearance of skin.<br />
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You can find this product <a href="http://www.sephora.com/luna-sleeping-night-oil-P393718?skuId=1681881" target="_blank">here</a> (Sephora) for $105.</div>
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If you're itching to try a new product for your skin, I would most definitely recommend this!</div>
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I shop in Sephora pretty regularly so I had to control the urge to purchase 15 more things than I did but I just wanted to share the products that made the cut for me during the Sephora VIB Sale this year. I've used these products for a good month now so I will share my thoughts about them below.</div>
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<i>Nest Indigo Eau de Parfum</i>: I got this using my Sephora points. It is a tiny little bottle that is perfect for travel. When I tried to apply this at first I spilled a quarter of the bottle all over myself because it doesn't have any type of applicator - it's just an open bottle with a screw-on cap. However it smells divine and I have experienced the tendency to grab for this fragrance every day since I got it!</div>
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<i>Urban Decay Complexion Prep Spray</i>: a facial mist meant to be used after cleansing, before moisturizing. It feels incredible and I usually spray a little too much. It helps to prep and prime the face for the day ahead.</div>
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<i>Urban Decay All Nighter Makeup Setting Spray</i>: a facial mist meant to be used after applying makeup - used to lock in your look for as long as possible. I find that it does help immensely but when I have an abnormally long day, I look haggard regardless. Really nice product though! My makeup routine doesn't feel complete without it.</div>
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<i>YSL Touche Eclat Radiant Touch</i>: This product is said to be very misunderstood. It seems like a concealer but really, it is more of a liquid highlighter used to brighten the face in certain areas. I'm not in love with this product mainly because of the applicator brush. I find that the product comes out inconsistently - either too much at once or none at all. The formula leaves a lot to be desired as well.</div>
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<i>Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Mad Max Brown</i>: I have this eyeliner in Tropper - ink black. I love it so much and it has gradually become a definite staple item in my every day makeup routine. However before I discovered this product, I have always used brown eyeliner. So when Kat Von D came out with this brown shade, I had to buy it. I do like this product a lot and when I'm going for a more subtle eye look it is absolutely perfect.</div>
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took a 4 day trip to Atlanta, GA with my friend Cassie, mainly to
attend the inaugural 2-day country music festival called Shaky Boots.
The festival was absolutely amazing and I know it will become a huge
event in the future after their success this year. There were a ton of
artists there but the shows I personally attended were by Jana Kramer,
Josh Thompson, Joe Nichols, Kip Moore, The Band Perry, Dierks Bentley,
Blake Shelton, Eli Young Band, Rodney Atkins, Justin Moore, Rascal
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stayed in the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead and it was such an
incredible stay. Everyone was so welcoming and sweet - southern
hospitality is a real thing! We stayed on the 24th floor - their Grand
Club floor - and having club access proved to be such a convenient
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Station and tried a fried chicken sandwich from Chick-a-Biddy.
Chick-Fil-A ain't got nothing on this place! Atlantic Station was a
really nice place for shopping, dining, and just a really cool
atmosphere
overall. Then we headed to the Georgia Aquarium which is the largest in
the world! Unfortunately we didn't get to see the beluga
whales because there was a newborn beluga and Maris needed time to bond
with her mother. But we got to see whale sharks which are considered
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walked around Centennial Olympic Park but it was a bit rainy. We made
our way to the Westin Peachtree Plaza which is a very tall, cylindrical
building. You can pay $8 to go up to the 72nd floor and see the city of
Atlanta from up top. The building doesn't look to be very high but when
you're up there, it seems like you're in the clouds. The view was
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Thanks for the memz, Atlanta!</div>
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This morning I looked out my patio and saw that the orange flower had disappeared and this red flower poked its beautiful head out into the world! Can you believe this is even the same cactus plant?! All within 2 days!</div>
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The last time I got one of these mini Essie season sets was in the Fall. I was so impressed and I still use that collection even when it's not fall. I skipped the Winter 2014 collection and bought the Spring 2015 collection which is what you see in the photos. </div>
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1) <i>Flowerista</i>: a deep fuschia/purple; looks darker on the nails than in the bottle</div>
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2) <i>Blossom Dandy</i>: a mint green color very similar to their 'Mint Candy Apple' color but with a more green/teal hue</div>
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3) <i>Petal Pushers</i>: a blue/gray color similar to 'Merino Cool' with more blue</div>
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I would have to say that for the spring time, my favorite out of this collection would be Flowerista. It's such a unique color that I really enjoy looking at! You can find this collection <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/essie-spring-2015-mini-four-pack/4002573?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=2375500&fashionColor=&resultback=346" target="_blank">here</a> for $17. </div>
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As I’m gearing up for the Shaky Boots Festival in May, I’m binging on country music from the artists that will play there. But in case you’re curious about what an Asian girl who loves country music may be obsessed with as of late, voila!</div>
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For the past 2 weekends I went to Napa Valley with some good friends. The town of Napa is so quaint and beautiful. The first weekend I stayed at the Andaz Napa for 2 nights. The hotel was damaged during the August 2014 earthquake but I couldn't even tell because it was as good as new!</div>
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My favorites from the two trips were Domaine Chandon, Nickel & Nickel, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, and Robert Sinskey. I took a trade tour at Domaine Chandon and Nickel & Nickel which made for excellent experiences overall. I learned so much more about wine from these trips and I highly recommend a trip for all of you wine lovers!</div>
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I was on the hunt for this specific shade of NARS Audacious Lipstick called Ingrid for a while now. They don't sell it in Sephora or Nordstrom so it delayed my purchase for a while. However I really wanted to try out this lipstick before the winter season was over because it is the perfect 'vampy' shade. I finally found it on <a href="http://www.barneys.com/nars-audacious-lipstick---ingrid-00505036479832.html" target="_blank">barneys.com</a> with free shipping! At $32 it is a bit pricey but after having it for a few weeks now, I would say it's definitely worth splurging on. I use this lipstick with a lip liner from Mac called Vino and it is a perfect combination! What is your favorite "vampy" shade? </div>
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My family and I took a short and sweet vacation to Costa Rica. We stayed in the Andaz Papagayo Resort, which is a fairly new Hyatt luxury hotel. The resort was breathtakingly beautiful and so enjoyable to stay at.</div>
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One day we basically went off-roading trying to see the volcano at Rincon de la Viejo. We also drove to Portero Grande to see the divine beach. On our last day we drove 5 hours to San Jose, which is the capital of Costa Rica. It was a busy city with lots of cars and lots of wind. We also got pulled over for illegally making a left turn (there were no signs to prohibit this)! However the police basically asked us to pay him money equal to $20 to get off without a ticket. Shady business!</div>
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My favorite part about Costa Rica, besides the beautiful scenery, were the hole-in-the-wall restaurants (called "Soda" in Costa Rica) that we bravely just walked into and enjoyed. It was an amazing way to experience local cuisine but be aware that people in these places do not speak any English! We sort of just took wild guesses and ordered a mix of things. The only thing I knew of was 'Cafe con leche' which is just coffee with milk - delicious! 'Gallo pinto' was another dish that I loved - basically rice with black beans but prepared with certain seasonings and flavors! </div>
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All in all, it was a memorable vacation, one that I will never forget! Costa Rica, thanks for memories!</div>
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My family always gives at least one Christmas gift upon purchase. Usually it is the biggest, main purchase and it's because none of us can contain the excitement of giving and receiving the one thing that we know is really desired. This year my brother gave to me a pair of black suede heels. </div>
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I've been searching high and low for a pair of heels that I can wear to work every day. I was seeking both comfort and style. With an uncommon shoe size, it is hard enough for me to find shoes, let alone ones that I can walk around in all day as a housekeeping manager of 503 hotel rooms and 60 associates.</div>
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I finally found them: The Perfect Pair. Check them out at <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/trotters-petra-pump-women/3716215?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=RED+SUEDE&resultback=841&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_4_B" target="_blank">nordstrom.com</a></div>
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It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving has come and gone; it is officially Christmas season! If you're wondering what to buy for your best friend, sister, or someone obsessed with lip products, look no further than this beautiful collection of NARS lip pencils. It includes 2 matte shades and 3 satin shades and comes in this festive, snowy white "coffret." At $49 (sephora.com) it is pretty pricey but keep in mind that it has a $96 value after all - just about double the price!</div>
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This set includes 4 colors from Essie's Fall 2014 Collection</div>
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<i>Dress to Kilt</i>: bright red and festive color</div>
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<i>Take it Outside</i>: grey, neutral color with a slightly muted lavender hue</div>
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<i>Partner in Crime</i>: dark plum</div>
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<i>Style Cartel</i>: rich, royal blue</div>
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I've been wearing each color relentlessly. It's a great range of autumnal hues. I especially received a ton of compliments when sporting my favorite color from this range: <i>Style Cartel</i>.</div>
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This set is also a bargain: $17. You can find the Winter 2014 4-pack at Nordstrom.com. Do keep in mind that these are "mini" bottles but whoever uses a full bottle of nail polish anyway?</div>
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I am sat here thinking of a spontaneous visit from a good friend back in August. She made plans to visit San Francisco on her own and asked me to meet her there. The whole point of her trip was to go to a tribute to Bill Murray, an art show. I hate to drive so long story short, she changed her entire flight itinerary to fly in and out of Sacramento and we spent 2 full days together visiting Monterey Bay and San Francisco, me in the passenger seat of my own car; she is the best!</div>
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This whole trip and visit has become such a treasured memory for me. I thought I'd share some of the Californian beauty I witnessed during our short time together.</div>
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So there is something that I've been using every day for the month of September. It is this 'Start Getting Naked' Ultra Definition Complexion Kit from Urban Decay, which has proved to be extremely effective and such a pleasure to use every day. </div>
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I originally went out in search of a new primer because I had almost run out of my current one. I wanted to buy the Instablur by The Body Shop but after testing it in store, I felt it was way too thick and silicon-ey. </div>
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When I made my way over to Sephora, my eyes gravitated towards the Urban Decay Beauty Balm Primer and as I was standing in front of their display, I noticed this kit. My sincerest apologies that I do not remember the price but I want to say it was about $45. I don't see it on the Sephora website but I bet you can still buy it in store. It is such a bargain because the full-size foundation comes inside the kit as well, which is $39 itself. I also added my own 'Step 4' to the mix: De-slick Makeup Setting Spray. </div>
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After the month, I've already ran out of the 'Step 1' B6 Vitamin-Infused Complexion Prep Spray and I plan to repurchase this in the near future. In the meanwhile, please believe me when I say that this combination is such a treat. After my 12-hour work days, my makeup stays on better than it ever has before, I highly recommend this super amazing line of products from Urban Decay!</div>
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Prep, Prime, Perfect, Mist, and Set!</div>
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If you know me well, you know that I absolutely love to watch and listen to duets. I find that when two voices that complement each other come together to form music, it just warms my heart. This duet has got to be my favorite at the moment so I wanted to share it so that maybe you can feel what I feel when I watch this. Also, Tessa Violet's album <i>Maybe Trapped Mostly Troubled</i> is the only thing that's been playing in my car lately so you should definitely check it out!skimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499901406076299465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235566298925751817.post-1636044747584126762014-07-21T12:36:00.001-07:002014-07-21T12:36:28.964-07:00That Wasn't Me<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Currently my favorite song: That Wasn't Me by Brandi Carlile</div>
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I was packing my lunch for today when I had a "stop and smell the roses" moment. I had to literally drop what I was doing and grab my camera to capture the immense beauty and perfection of these berries! Just look at them, they were meant to be fruit models for my blog. It will be a bit sad to have to eat them but at the same time, I will probably be too hungry to care. Berries are my favorite fruit to eat in the summer with a cup of vanilla greek yogurt.</div>
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I live in Sacramento. This trip was very much overdue for me! I work across the street from the state capitol building and I've never stepped foot inside until today. I took the official tour and learned some history of California. There are so many intricate details about this building; I was amazed. No wonder it took 14 years to build!skimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01499901406076299465noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7235566298925751817.post-57676836869430461862014-07-12T10:28:00.001-07:002014-07-13T00:13:08.732-07:00Atlantic City<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I recently flew home to Pennsylvania to visit my family. I touched down in Philadelphia and we drove to Atlantic City. My mom wanted us to see the ocean since we all haven't in a while. She is sporting the cutest Chambray cap from J. Crew. She bought me the same one! We played slots and roulettes a bit and lost about $300! What a bummer. But I had such a good time at home. I missed my family so much! It definitely didn't feel like I moved to the West Coast only 4 months ago. This trip was the first time I flew on a flight by myself. I am slowly growing my independence!</div>
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I just got my butt kicked by yoga! I went to my gym to try to run at least 2 miles before I fly home to Pennsylvania for the week but it was closed because they're painting! What a bummer. So I quickly searched for another option while I had it in my head that I was going to fit in a workout today.</div>
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I couldn't resist. I have such an obsession with shoes! I just bought these <a href="http://us.riverisland.com/women/sale/shoes--boots/Black-patent-chunky-sole-sandals-647642?sem=1&cmpid=PLA&istCompanyId=23c4e990-2bc6-43e5-80c7-6bc9ac44cc9c&istItemId=wxiqqrwql&istBid=tzpt&gclid=CjgKEAjwt4-dBRCDnaTUn-mC_0oSJAC4Q6kGYzMyPUutv76mwroQ0SFHd3HH0BZXz627wZ8Iwe57jfD_BwE" target="_blank">Black Patent Chunky Sole Sandals</a> from River Island. It was originally $100 but I purchased them for the sale price of $40 with free shipping. I think that's a fab deal. I have always wanted black patent sandals or flats, but these are better than what I ever imagined! The chunky sole/strap combination is gorgeous detail. They look pretty comfortable so I'm sure I will get a lot of wear out of these! </div>
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Update 6/28/14: I just received these shoes! It turns out they're not the perfect shoes for me. But I am selling them on eBay if you are interested in purchasing them at a discount!</div>
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I just bought these Emmy shoes by Julianne Hough on SoleSociety.com! It is one of the many partner websites of ShopRunner.com so since I am an American Express cardholder, I am a member of ShopRunner.com and received free 2-day shipping! How awesome is that and how cute are these shoes?!</div>
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I live in an apartment complex on the second floor so I do not have a garden. Instead I have a patio and a 50-60 hour work week. So this is what I’ve started on my patio..a baby cactus and a succulent!</div>
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One of my supervisors at work gave me the cactus. He says it will randomly grow flowers – I cannot wait for the day! I did not know that cacti can grow flowers. I’m not sure what the cactus that I have is called exactly but isn’t he so cute?!</div>
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I got my succulent at the Davis Flea Market about 2 months ago for $5. It is still going strong! It isn’t growing much but it’s definitely still living and well. I thought the gal that I bought it from – Melissa – said it is called an Elephant Trunk succulent but I just looked it up on Google and it doesn’t appear so.</div>
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