Hawaiian May 2013 Fashion Show

. . . was the bomb-digity!

Many famous Japanese models were there and some who I've always admired since I was a teenager.  I mainly came to support my girl friend who was walking down the runway so I thank for the awesome VIP seating!

Hula dancing

The girls and I and our alkies 

Michibata Jessica, Ebihara Yuri, Ogura Yuko, Youn-A.

Aren't they just stunning?  Just as you see them in magazines and such, they are flawless and bodies to perfection--like living dolls.  I must add that Youn-A has legs for miles and miles!  I think she had the best body out of all the models.  

Special guest appearance by Paris Hilton. She was adorable and I can't help but call her a Barbie because she just looks like one!  Seems like she put on some weight for the show which in my opinion makes her look healthy and beautiful. 

Here is my friend walking angelically down the runway.  My friends and I went fangirl crazy screaming out her name.  

Yoshikawa Hinano

Moe Oshikiri

Ugh.  So mofo gorgeous.  I'm a big fan of Fujii Lena and her adorable smile and unique beauty marks.  I mean, who isn't?  She did seem really thin in person, though.  I still love her nonetheless.  

Models tossing a few freebies

MINMI!!!

Grand Finale

Hawaiian May was such a great experience for me who has never attended an actual fashion show.  I saw a lot of old friends there (even friends from Japan!), drank to hearts content, and now have been inspired to lose weight.  :P  Sorry for such a short blog post.  I thought these kind of blogs are better off being photo blogs anyway.

Kissable Summer Lips

It's almost summer and it's time for a new shade of lipstick.  I spent most of my spring season coloring my lips nude and decided to go for a more preppy tint of pink.  Not Barbie pink but something a little more delicate yet bold at the same time. 

My friend at MAC recommended me their new shade of the Cremesheen lipstick line which is Raspberry Swirl ($15 USD) and gloss that off with their Mineralize Tinted Lip Balm in Cheery Cheery ($20). 

Isn't that such a beautiful color? Makes me want to cry at how perfect it is. 

Sad pouty lips to sexy seducing lips

With just the lipstick itself, it is very matte and vibrant with just one application.  Look at that color! I can't get over it. haha  I feel like I can go under black light and all you'll see are my lips.  This lipstick paired with the tinted balm makes for a very long lasting color.  Not to mention that the tinted balm helps to contain moisture in my lips so no more dried, cracked lips. ick.  

Glossed and ready to go :)

• Tint Balm - MINERALIZE TINTED LIP BALM (Cheery Cheery) http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/166/23768/Products/Lips/Lipglass/Mineralize-Tinted-Lip-Balm/index.tmpl?SKU_ID=SKU47220

• Lip color - CREMESHEEN (Raspberry Swirl) http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/shaded/168/310/Products/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick/index.tmpl

I'm so excited for tomorrow!  I'm going to be attending the Hawaiian May event that will be featuring Paris Hilton along with a lot of famous Japanese models.  I will definitely be wearing this lip combo tomorrow. I can't wait!  :)

V A R A

I'm finding myself interested in shoemaking a little more these days.  It's amazing how much craftsmanship is put into one pair.  The grueling hours of designing, hard labor by craftsmen and then the execution of actually selling the shoe.

I finally got myself a pair of Salvatore Ferragamo Vara.  I've always admired the classic & timeless style of this piece with its iconic grosgrain bow. These shoes are ridiculously comfortable and drop dead gorgeous.  Great for dressing up & down.  

To celebrate its 35th anniversary, you can actually customize your own Vara or Varina (flat version).  

You can customize the shoe that is "you".  There are choices of colors for the body, heel and bow.  You can also pick the metal hardware on the bow to be gold, silver or gunmetal.  The best part is the customizable plate on the bottom of the shoe where you can pick up to 3 initials.  I believe there are up to 63 color combinations :O

Here's a style I picked out for my "dream" Vara. 

Isn't that so adorable?!  If only I had the money to purchase another Vara. bwahaha

Customize your own Vara/Varina here: http://www.ferragamo.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ConfiguratorView?storeId=31150&catalogId=35551&langId=-1

Soon you'll see me incorporating these shoes in my outfits of the day so look out for that :D

Hope everyone is doing well.  I've really been a bad blogger these days.  You have no idea how many cosmetic products I have to share but haven't had time to sit down and even take pictures of them.  I don't think I've had much time to myself lately to the point where my eyebrows need to be plucked and my skin is in need of a face mask! Looking for a busy and bittersweet week coming up and hopefully I'll have time to blog more next month!  Miss reading everyone's blogs D: 

The foundation of foundation.

That is, primers.

When it comes to things I put on my face, I am very fussy of the products I choose.  My skin is sensitive in a way that any minute mismatched chemistry that occurs on my skin will cause all chaos and WAAAY too many problems.

I try to stick with products that cosme.net or that my friends recommend.  Like I've mentioned before, having friends who work with cosmetics is such a perk for me.  Here is a product one of my girlfriends recommended to me that I plan to stay loyal to until the next "new" thing comes along:

Paul and Joe's Moisturizing Foundation Primer

The brand is definitely underrated in the U.S. for some odd reason.  What is not to love about their products?  Beautiful packaging, various lip colors for the cute & the sexy, affordable merchandise.  At times I wonder if this brand and Anna Sui are somehow connected.  Hmmm . .  .



What I love about this primer?  It's lightweight with a tint of color which helps start off the coverage on your skin.  There's a bit of shimmer to the lotion for that glow that all girls want in their skin.

I have no idea why my skin appears so tanned in these pictures but here you can see that the primer is more of a moisturizing lotion rather than a creamy formula.  Although I cannot prove it with photos, the primer does help my makeup stay on longer and my face does not become as oily as it did before.  I can go through an 8-hour work day and would only have to touch up once in-between!  

Here's another fun fact that will convince everyone to try it out: this product has been placed 2nd on cosme.net!  (Proof, man: http://www.cosme.net/product/product_id/355576/top) 

I'm sure it may be difficult to find Paul and Joe products in the U.S. or even internationally.  I did find a site that was selling it.  (http://www.beautybay.com/cosmetics/pauljoe/g/moisturizingfoundationprimern/)  Hope you guys get a chance to try this primer out because it is just amazing! 

Well, just an update but I have finally settled in with my new job.  Learning things slowly and surely (but painfully) and I plan to do my best and start to make everything possible! Along with that, I have also settled in my new apartment with my boyfriend and a roommate.  I LIVE WITH KOREANS NOW.  KIM CHEE EVERY DAY. AHNNYOUNGHASEYO EVERY DAY.  I love it.