Digging Through the Past

A Present Every Month

Promark Drumsticks/ Forever 21 Shoes/ Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer/ Clarins Travel-size Camomile Toner/ Dior Nail-Polish in 999/ OPI Nail Polish in Big Red Apple/ Deborah Lippmann Flat Top Matte Top Coat/ Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye

 Dior Nail-polish in 108 

Stella Luna Wild Laser Heels/ H&M for Versace Choker/ Dior Nail-polish in 108/ Laneige BB Cushion 

ASOS Earring

Cambridge Sweatshirt/ Cambridge MA Academic Gown/ Estee Lauder Enlighten Even Skintone Correcting Creme/ BareMinerals Original Foundation/ Topshop Choker/ J-Crew Giraffe Necklace/ BCBG Max Azria Crystal Earrings

ANTIGONA

 Givenchy Mini Antigona Satchel

Mini patent nude satchel bag that shall go along with any bright, vibrant, or light colored outfits. The mini size looks proportionally right for a hot summer day and forces my to travel lighter.   

MINIMAL

Stuart Weitzman Nudist 

This pair has been all over the place. I tell myself sarcastically that I cannot be missing out since they are so popular. 

I only invest in items are I feel are versatile and do not go easily out for style. Not wanting the "from last season" symbol, these minimal strappy heels look great in a dressy gown, can be paired with casual denim jeans, and elongates your legs like walking in tippy-toes but with the minima-lest feet decor. 

TRAPEZE

Celine Trapeze Bag

I am proud to say that everything "unnecessary" but those that I really wanted, I have tried to provide it by myself. Not trying to be corny, but as a full-time student and only working for short terms, it does take a while to have enough savings. Yet, the satisfaction and excitement when you can finally go to the store and bring the "baby" home cannot be compared when you haven't put in the hard work and the waiting. Thus, one bag every one or two years is reasonable. I also consider myself more of a shoe girl than a bag girl, so I always buy more shoes.

With receiving more frequent sunshine, I wanted something more vibrant. Still unable to give up some edginess, it felt uncomfortable getting something out-right bright. "Celineish" with its clean lines, the trapeze bag is vibrant enough (at least for me) with the pop-out blue and soft white that looks perfect for summer. The bottom black piece satisfies the edginess and sophistication still. The bottom black also decreases the maintenance as you don't have to worry as much as where you are landing it. With plenty of space to carry all of my day time carry-ons, this is my happily invested 2015 goodie sack. 

There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs. 

Sunday Morning

Urban Outfitters Nail Polish in Blue Jeans

ASOS/ Piercing Pagoda Gold Earrings

Chanel Scented Foam Bath/ Miss Dior Limited Edition Perfume/ Dior Jadore Body Milk

Free People Gladiators/ Stonebebe Marble Iphone 6 Case/ Nars Cosmetics/ Bobbi Brown Cosmetics

Stonebebe Marble Iphone 6 Case

CHARMING

Givenchy Dahlia Noir Le Bal

New Makeup For Spring: Bobbi Brown Skin Foundation Stick (Sand 2); Bobbi Brown Eyes Palette with colors Ivory, Stone, Cement, and Expresso; Bobbi Brown Gel Liner in Black Ink and Sepia Ink; OPI Nail Polish (Don't Bossa Nova Me Around); Sigma Large Angles Contour (F40)

Hermes Silk Scarf

Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Emulsion

Laduree Macaroon/ J Crew Jewelry/ Dior Nail Polish in 999, 244, and 108

ONE DAY

 Miss Dior Limited Edition

Stella Luna Boots

OPI: Barefoot in Barcelona

Definitely my favorite nude shade, and the first and only nail polish that I finish very single drop of it. 

FNFEEL Rainbow Discharge Makeup Fluid 
A friend is currently selling this product and he gave me a bottle to try out. The rainbow colors change with different lighting and it is so pretty. I rub this makeup removing oil and then rinse it off with water following face wash . Effective for daily makeup, but my water-prof mascara needs an extra step.

Ripped Zara Denim

Getting Ready for the Cold

OPI for Sephora: Opening Nights

"Navy blue is a fun shade for this season- it's unpredictable and flattering on all skin tones," says manicurist Madeline Poole. 

Lirikos Marine UV Water Cushion

I want to be nicer to my skin with my daily makeup and has always used mineral foundation as I feel it is not as heavy as regular foundation and is "healthier". Almost running out of my Laura Mercier, I decided to join the Cushion BB trend. It is basically BB cream in a cushion form instead of a tube. We know BB cream was introduced first as a skin protection before it became widely popular as makeup in Korean and Japan. So continuing my objective, there is no better replacement.

All-in-one, and with SPF 50+, I can skip many steps in the morning. Coverage is light to medium and I need some concealer to go with it. I really love the texture, and how moisturizing it is on the skin. It has a dewy but balanced finish, and stays on fairly well. 

Moleskine Weekly Planner/ Elephant Jewelry Rose Gold Pinky Ring

J Crew Earrings

It is a Chinese superstitious tradition to wear something red all year during your zodiac year. True or not, I don't mind wearing this delicate red string with a gold bead at all. 

PIGALLE

Christian Louboutin Pigalle Pumps

Pointed toe nude pumps. Simple, elegant, versatile, classic, and will go with everything. I cannot wait to show them off. 

PURRTY

Essie Mint Candy Apple

Chanel Scented Foam Bath

My simple before bed routine during the weekends. 

I remove my makeup with Bioderma and cotton pads, leaving the pads first on my eyes then wiggling to clean off mascara and wiping all over the face. No stretching or pulling! 

Then I exfoliate my skin with Sansho Skin Renewal Gel. I exfoliate in general twice a week, and use Sansho during the weekends. Just by rubbing and massaging the transparent gel to the skin, keratin will surfaces naturally. 

It is important to do a facemask after cleansing and exfoliating, I use either Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask or Suisse Programme Cellular Vital Mask depending on how tired I am and if I would bother washing Suisse off. I leave the facemask on while I apply Peace Love & Juicy Couture Body Lotion and do my nails.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine (Boy)

HAUL

Laura Mercier Mineral Pressed Powder (Real Sand)

Third one of these, and still an absolute favorite. Use it on a daily basis and it does not clog your pores; has just the right amount of coverage for a daytime look; and saves morning time by just buffing it on the face with a brush.

Vintage Gold Necklace/ Butter Nail Polish (Knees Up)

Found this vintage gold necklace on a jewelry store while visiting Princeton University. The calendar style is so unique and It is also 50% off. Who cares if September is not my birthday month.

Prada Baroque Sunglasses

 Nars Laguna Bronzer

 YSL Babydoll Kiss & Blush Lips & Cheeks (Rouge Effrontee)

One that takes care of both your lips and cheeks. Definitely a travel essential, as it not only save room, but when packing light for a vacation and just bringing basic white tees and denim, this extra pop of color makes the whole look complete. The only down side is the lack of moisture and how dry it feels on the lips. Needs lip balm for a companion.

Cartier Bracelet/ Gold Bracelet