Nature Box Free Trial

Hello Everyone,

Yay, my first NatureBox just came in and I am excited to try all the different samples they sent me. I have seen this before and heard a lot of good things about them so I thought it is time to give this a try. They claim they do not use high fructose corn syrup, 0g trans fats, no artificial colors, no artificial sweeteners, and no artificial flavors. I do want to start eating healthier so instead of reaching for a bag of potato chips, I will have a bag of these healthy snacks to satisfy my cravings. Since these are nutritionist approved snacks, I do feel a little bit better about what I put in my body. After looking at the list of snacks, they have something for everyone from vegan to gluten-free to non-GMO to made without milk or nuts, etc. All of them sound so good I just want to try all.

In my free trial, I got one full sized bag and four single-served pouches. It was only $1.97 for shipping and handling. Just FYI- once you sign up you will automatically be subscribed to a monthly box for $19.99. You can cancel at anytime if you don't want to subscribe. To get this free trial here is the link: http://naturebox.com/offer/free/sampler/?afid=bing_pfree&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=search&utm_term=GDN&utm_content=gz

The one full sized bag is a surprise. I received the dark cocoa nom noms. I am not a dark chocolate fan, but I am willing to give this a try.

The four smaller bags are: coconut cashews, sea salt sun-crunch (this one sounds good), cranberry medley (yummy!), and garden tomato crunches (interesting....). 

Overall, my goal is to eat healthier and have something to munch on when I am craving for a snack or on a go.

Until next time,
stay healthy, beautiful, and inspired.

<3 <3 <3

Charming Charlie- Christmas accessories

GlamGlow Review

Hello Everyone,

What is GlamGlow? Why would people pay $69 for a small jar of mud mask? I thought since Sephora is having the 20% discount for VIBs, this is a good opportunity for me to try this product. GlamGlow comes in four different types of treatment for your face and the one I purchased is for exfoliant. It claims to leave your skin soft, smooth, and radiant. I did feel a bit skeptical about the product but after reading some of the reviews, I felt better about the purchase even though it is pricey.

Why HELLO THERE, SEXY!

In this kit, it came with an extra bonus tube with a regular size jar (1.7 fl oz).

There is a patent pending for this product and is the WORLD's Best Mask Winner.  

The mud is gray with a strong tea scent. The scent reminds me of being at a spa getting facials or a massage. I love the scent, but I can see why some people may think it is too potent. The ingredients are active Green Tea Leaf, Volcanic Minerals, Ivy, Cucumber, Comfrey Herb, Lavender, and Chamomile Flower and Marigold Flower. Anything with tea leaf, cucumber, and lavender makes me feel relaxed.

With a cleanse face, I would apply a thin layer of this mud to my face. Be aware of small chunks of tea leaves mixed in the mud because it makes it harder to apply. In just a few seconds, there is this tingling feeling and within 10 minutes, the mud dries on your skin. 

Rinse the mud off in a circular motion to exfoliate your skin. My fiancé and I both can tell that our skin feels smoother and the pores look smaller right after we washed the mud off. Now, I understand why they use this in Hollywood to provide a camera-ready glowing skin. I would prefer to use this over any other face masks. Due to the high price point, I will use this sparingly only when my face needs a little TLC. I am not sure how it will be for people who have sensitive skin. I would recommend trying out some samples before making any big purchases.

Make sure to take advantage of the 20% discount at Sephora from 11/6-10.

I look so tired so I am heading to bed.

Until next time,

stay beautiful, healthy, and inspired.

<3 <3 <3

Urban Decay Vice 3 and Marc Jacob Perfection Powder

Hello Everyone!!!!

Wow, wow, wow.. I missed blogging so much. I hope everyone had a great and safe Halloween. Well Fall is here and I am super excited about all the candles that have at Bath and Body Works. Girls, you know what I am talking about =)
I am trying to burn up Frosted Cupcake, so I can light my favorite scent for Fall- Leaves and Warm Caramel Cider. The scent of these candles makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside and I just never want to leave the house.

Alright let's talk about makeup. Urban Decay came out with the Vice3 palette which consist of both matte and shimmer finishes for $60. It contains twenty new, limited edition shades. I am huge fan of Urban Decay because most of their eyeshadows feel buttery and soft. This palette is a hit or miss for some of the colors. The matte finishes were great (some are a bit powdery, but for most part they are on point), but for the shimmer shades, there were some that have fall outs due to too much glitter. Even though a lot of people think that Vice 3 is the worst of the three, I still like some of the colors in this palette.

The packaging is not my favorite because it attracts a lot of finger prints as you can see from the picture below....

It comes with a bag to fit your palette.

Here are the colors inside the palette:

My favorite shades are:

All in all, I don't regret buying it because I love these dark colors for Fall. It is definitely a fun palette to own if you don't have anything like this already.

Another product I want to talk about is the Marc Jacob Perfection Powder.

I normally use BB creams or liquid foundations and on top I like to apply the powder to give it a more matte finish. The powder is so fine when you apply it to your face that it doesn't look cakey nor does it make your face look white. Remember, this is mostly to set your makeup not to absorb the oil on your face. It is an expensive splurge, but for me, I like then sheer coverage.

The packaging is very pretty and sleek. I also like the sponge and the big mirror in the compact.

If you like the matte finish look, I would say give this a try, you may like it. 

Until next time, 

stay beautiful, healthy, and inspired.

<3 <3 <3

Younique 3D Fiber for thick, long lashes

Hello Everyone,

Here is a product that will give you those thick, long lashes you wish you were born with. Having long lashes really makes a difference in your appearance! I have been getting lash extensions for almost two years and I need to give them a rest. With lash extensions, not only do you need to upkeep them every 2-3 weeks, but it can get very expensive. An alternative is to use the 3D fiber to create that effect.

Younique is known for their amazing 3D fiber that enhance your lashes. Too Faced also came out with fiber lash, but the fiber is white, whereas Younique is black which works so much better. The only thing I don't like is the clumping, however, you can use a clean wand to separate the lashes. I know it is a bit pricy but the result is amazing comparing to the price for lash extensions. You can buy them at my virtual store: https://www.youniqueproducts.com/DianaSu/party/403018/view

Here is the packaging for the product:
Is it just me or does the packaging reminds you of a glasses case? At least I know the product is nicely protected.  

Before and after pictures:

Try it out for yourself and let me know your thoughts!
If you are still contemplating to buy or not, I would also suggest to google reviews on this product and hopefully that would help you make up your mind. =)

Until next time,
stay healthy, beautiful, and inspired.

<3 <3 <3

City Cosmetic- City Lip Plumper Review

Hello Everyone,

Who wants large luscious lips? Girls, we all know there are so many lip plumpers that claim it will enhance your lips, but does it work all day? I just found a lip plumper that works for 4-6 hours and if you use it continuously, it will provide more long term results. Not only will it plump up your lips, it also stimulates natural collagen production with continued used to reduce fine lines and wrinkles. Good Housekeeping also claim this as the most effective lip plumper on the market.

City Lip will make your lips fuller within 5-10 minutes without pain or any tingling sensation. I apply this at night before I go to bed so in the morning my lips are soft and plump. There are seven different colors plus a clear one for those who wants to wear lipsticks on top. If you choose to wear a lipstick on top of the lip gloss, I would wait five minutes before applying. Right now by using the code CITYLOVE, you can get 30% off. The color lip glosses are $40 and the clear one is $35 so it is better to get it with a discount. (FYI- I am not affiliated nor do I sell this product. I just want to give my reviews and information about it)

If you want to be adventurous, give this product a try.

Here are my lips before:

After 2 days:

I am not saying you lips will look like Angelina Jolies', but it will plump your lips by 3mm.

Until next time,

stay healthy, beautiful, and inspired.

<3 <3 <3

Wedding planning: Colors and theme of the wedding!

Hello Everyone,

I am back from my hiatus and ready to dive right back into planning my wedding. Wedding planning can be hectic, but I truly believe it can also be fun and memorable. You just need to make sure to give yourself enough time and save lots of money. Simple right? Yeah... I didn't realized how expensive a wedding can be until I started creating a checklist.

 

There are many websites that offer great wedding planning applications instead of hiring a wedding planner. Who needs a wedding planner these days? First, make a checklist of what you want to do every month until the day of the wedding and give yourself a budget.

    

The most important step is to secure the venue with the date you want as early as possible. We have already put down the deposit to secure the date for our venue.... Done! Check! Yay! 

For us, it is very important to get a photographer that knows our style. We found our photographer and was able to put the deposit down to secure them for the engagement photos and our wedding. Check!

What works for us is to secure all the large costly items on the list. We are still deciding on the caterers, but we will soon get there.

One of the fun part of planning the wedding is picking out the colors. I would recommend you to try different color combinations that fit both of your taste. Pick a color you will not regret. 

We have our color picked out and I am ready to reveal what they are: Peach/Gold/Cream. These color suites our taste and our vintage wedding theme. Yes, I also mentioned our theme will be vintage-inspired.

 

 

 

 Peach is a soft, happy, summer color. It also looks great with a lot of skin tones and has a "vintage feel." I can just image how nice the color will look on my bridesmaids (not my photo).

The checklist for this month is to look for a caterer, DJ, and a photo booth company.

Until next time,

stay beautiful, healthy, and inspired!

<3 <3 <3

Spring Wardrobe Favorites

Hello Everyone,

My closet is just screaming pink, white, and grey for Spring. The colors go so well together it makes getting ready so effortless. I hate having to put a lot of thought into what I wear. One way to prevent that is to buy neutral colors or stick with black and white which is what I like to do these days. As I get older, I like my life to be less complicated and this goes the same with my wardrobe now. I used to like every color of the rainbow, but now I like to stick with the basics, except for my nail polish (I like to wear bright color sometimes).

I love outfits that I can dress up or down with a blazer or a big sweater. Zara is my favorite place to shop and they always make great clothes/shoes that are within reasonable price.

Anyway, here is what I have been wearing a lot during my casual day out- shorts, simple plain t-shirt, and ankle boots. Normally, I would wear my black Anne Taylor ankle boots, but I really like these boots that I just got from Zara. I can't wait to wear them.

To make this outfit more suitable for a casual night out, I put on my black blazer from Zara and add some accessories to the outfit. I like styles that doesn't take a lot of effort, but looks like it does.

Boots: Zara
Shirt: A&F
Shorts: A&F
Nail Polish: Romper Room and Cascade Cool

 

 

Until next time,
stay healthy, beautiful, and inspired.

Have a great night!
<3 <3 <3