February has been the best month I've had in a while, I'm actually a little sad to see it end so quickly. But here are a few of my favorite things that helped make this month pretty great. Makeup & Skincare Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb I'm not the type of person who typically wears lipgloss, but … Continue reading February 2018 Favorites
And just like that, we're already one month into the new year. January always seems long and dreary after months of holidays and celebration, but here are a few of my favorite things that helped me get through the month. Skincare NOW Rose Hip Seed Oil I normally have acne prone, oily-combination skin, but this … Continue reading January Favorites 2018
Music The Thrill of It All by Sam Smith https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMAtfhATTLg It wasn't until Sam Smith made his comeback with his latest album that I realized how much I missed his voice during his 3-year hiatus. I don't need to tell y'all about his amazing, effortless vocals, but I will say this album is so beautifully composed … Continue reading November/December Favorites 2017
Over Thanksgiving weekend, my family and I watched Disney/Pixar's Coco. The film follows Miguel Rivera (voiced by Anthony Gonzalez), a 12-year-old Mexican boy who aspires to be a musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz. However, the Rivera family has a strict no-music policy, which originated generations ago when Miguel’s great-great-grandmother was abandoned by … Continue reading Coco | Movie Review
I skipped writing a favorites post for September because I didn't have many things to talk about, but I found myself having to cut some stuff out to keep the post from getting too long (oops). So here's a compilation of favorites from the past two months. TV Shows 1. Master of None I know, … Continue reading October 2017 Favorites
Last Friday, Kevin and I went to Disneyland and California Adventure to celebrate my birthday (a week late). It was our first time going to Disneyland in years, and it was also our first time ever experiencing the park during fall with all the Halloween decorations. We arrived at Disneyland at 10:00 AM and since … Continue reading Disneyland in the Fall | Photo Diary
Beauty Tony Moly Daily Aloe Mask I used to buy sheet masks from an online Korean beauty store for $1 each, but in recent years that price has risen as sheet masks have gained popularity at stores like Sephora and Ulta that sell them for $3-6 each. I continued to buy them anyways simply because I … Continue reading August 2017 Favorites
(Disclaimer: There are “spoilers” ahead, but considering the film is based on historical events, are they really spoilers?) Having been educated in the American school system, the battle and evacuation of Dunkirk is something I had never heard of prior to this film. It’s a shame, really, considering it’s not only a decisive moment during … Continue reading Dunkirk | Movie Review
Books Born a Crime by Trevor Noah I'm a fan of Trevor Noah's standup and his work as host of The Daily Show, so I knew to expect the same intelligent wit in his writing as well. But while this book definitely has a comedic undertone, he mixes in some seriousness as he discusses his … Continue reading July Favorites
Beauty I don't have new beauty favorites often because I tend to stick to the same products for years at a time. But I recently rediscovered my Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade and realized it had completely dried out, so I was desperate for ways to make the most of the product I had left. … Continue reading May 2017 Favorites
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