Lint BEGONE!

Hi!!! I am back from a very long hiatus! It has been so long that it took me awhile to find my password. I had to find ways to recover this account and I am so glad that I finally did after a dozen tries.

Anyways, I am here today to brag and share my new favorite gadget. This is probably the best discovery for me since I didn't know it existed! I recently bought a "fabric shaver" from Target worth $ 9.99. What is a fabric shaver?  Well, a fabric shaver removes the lint from your knit clothing.

It has a blade inside that removes the lint off of your clothes.

It came with a brush to clean the fabric shaver.

Don't you just hate it when tiny lints ruin your favorite knit top? I always get disappointed when my knit cardigan is covered with lint after taking it out of the dryer. Thank goodness the fabric shaver existed because I can finally wear my favorite knit top without worrying about the white lint.

Here's how it turned out after using the fabric shaver:

BEFORE:

AFTER:

Honestly, removing the lint with the fabric shaver is time consuming, but the results are amazing! I can finally wear my knit top without the lint! Purchasing a fabric shaver is practical even though it takes so much time in removing the lint. However, I'd rather buy a $9.99 fabric shaver, reuse it again, than to buy a new knit top worth $20.00 or so. 

I hope you find this post helpful!

By the way, I am not affiliated with the Evercare Fabric Shaver. I bought the fabric shaver with my own money.

Beauty lovers, I introduce you to Ipsy!

I am a make-up lover who adores lipsticks, eyeliners, eyeshadows, blushes and everything that makes a girl pretty! However, sometimes those little things, like lipsticks, can add up in your monthly budget (consider: Mac's lipsticks $15.00 a piece). Also, if you're one of those girls who loves to try different make-up brands or you'd like to try something new, without actually buying a product and end up wasting your money because you didn't like it, then you should consider something cheaper~

And so, without further-ado, let me introduce you to Ipsy.

If you are a beauty- lover and you are in a budget (like me), you should try subscribing to Ipsy, a monthly beauty subscription. You only get to pay $10.00 (free shipping for US residents) every month! And for every Ipsy bag, there are random make-up products thrown in there. You could get a lipstick, an eyeliner, etc from well-known brands like NYX, Urban Decay and so much more!

HOW GLAM IS THAT?!
So here's my (very short) review and my personal experience with Ipsy:

I have been a member since December 2012 and I have been hooked!

In the mail, you'll get this bright pink package. Every month,

I always make that excited jump because of the products inside!

In the mail, you'll get an Ipsy bag (make-up bag) and it's decorated

based on the monthly themes. 

The June's Ipsy bag has these items inside! The theme for this 

month's bag is "On the Wild Side" 

A pair of fake eyelashes like these would normally cost you $5.00. It's awesome

that they included this in the bag. I'm not really a fan of fake lashes

but this would be something I'd save for halloween ! :D

I was so excited to get this bronze-blush in my bag! It's perfect for 

summer! However, I didn't like that the packaging isn't sturdy.

As you can see, the top cover wouldn't stay put. I definitely won't 

recommend anyone using this in their travels as it is prone

to cracking! You wouldn't want all that brown powder 

spilled in your bag, would you?!

As for the shimmery cream palette, it's very pigmented, but I wouldn't wear

it in the summer heat. It would be too bright and too much! I'd save this

for New Year's!

Lastly, with every Ipsy bag, you'll get a discount in all the products shown above! 

In order to get the discounts, you'll have to create your own Ipsy profile in the website.

Once you have one, you can access all the coupons in your glam room. Also,

if you've made a profile or you're already a member, don't forget to like my Ipsy

profile for making this review :D 

When I first subscribed to Ipsy, I didn't want to share it with anyone I personally know because it's such a great steal! But then, I realized... these bags are so awesome that it needs to be shared! 

Hopefully, I've convinced you to subscribe, so you can save your money in trying different products! 

**Ipsy did not pay me to advertise their product.**

Very thankful

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Three years ago, I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life. Three years later, I decided to advance my studies in nursing and got accepted into two nursing schools. Although I took the longer way to finish nursing school, I appreciated every effort I made to pass every nursing exam. I used to party (really) hard and I did not care about my future. Now, here I am: grabbing every opportunity I can get to succeed in life. Indeed, I have come a LONG way and I am very proud of myself! I thank GOD for answering every prayers I made- even though there were times when I thought that he had failed me. And finally, I thank my family for being very patient with me in my younger 'rebellious' years. Everything did fall into place. 

 

DIY: Bow tie

Recently, I have been obsessing with bow ties. I was inspired to do a couple ones based on DIYs that I have found online. I like that they are very easy to make. I followed "A Beautiful Mess'" bow tie tutorial and I successfully made four.

I made mine using my sewing machine- which I have recently revived from hibernating. If you happen to not know how to sew or if you do not have a sewing machine, you can always use a glue gun, but I recommend that you use a super glue or a fabric glue.

I challenge all of you to make your own bow ties because it's so easy to make! It's like you're eating a piece of cake... it's that easy! :D

So if you were able to make your own, it should look something like this:

Monday dose of inspiration

Happy Monday!
Another week has started and I'm hoping to be more productive than last week!

Anyway, here's a list of seven things you can accomplish for the next seven days-hoping that you'll get through this week excited and motivated.

1. Sexy pout

Wear a light foundation and a bold lipstick:
Definitely a vavoom-statement!

2. A challenge

Bored? Need some challenge?
Make your own Kimono Maxi!

3. Satisfy your cravings

Ditch the alcohol and indulge with this instead!

4. Reach for it!

True!

5. Laugh it off

I fell for that! hahahaha

6. Oh la la !

Stunning: the limbs of the goddess.

Finally,

7. Dine in royalty. 

Break out the fine china and enjoy a spontaneous fancy dinner
at home

DIY: Pearl Waist Wrap

Last weekend, my boyfriend, Ricky, invited me for a romantic dinner at G-town. I was inspired to be his "princess" for the night. I wanted to wear a tiara, but it had too much bling (really, I wanted to!). Instead of being a diva, I decided to play around with pearls since they seem more elegant and I knew it would look good with my flowy peach rose dress. 

I noticed that I had a few looks from everyone I passed by. 

I don't know if they approve, but who cares? 

Ricky thought I was beautiful :)

 So here's the materials as shown above:

- Glue gun (you can use a super glue too since they stick better! Careful though!)

- Ribbon 

- Pearls

- Measuring tape

- Scissors

Optional: 

- Needle

- Thread

***If you aren't in a hurry, it's better that you sew the pearls into the ribbon so it won't fall off. But if you don't know how to sew, it's better you use a very strong glue.***

Step 1: 

Measure your waist. 

Once you measured your waist, add 6 more inches to your ribbon or

depending on how long you want your ribbon to hang

after you wrap it around your waist.

Also, determine the center part of your ribbon where you'll 

mostly put your pearls.

Step 2:

Take the measurement of your waist and use it to measure 

your ribbon. 

Step 3:

Snip off the ends diagonally using your scissors. 

Then keep the ends from fraying by glueing the ends.

Step 4:

Glue your pearl.

Step 5:

Place your pearl on your ribbon.

Step 6:

Glue another pearl. 

You can design your ribbon however you like.

It doesn't have to be exactly like what I did, what matters is,

You know it'll look good because you will be wearing it! :D

I'm hoping that you enjoyed following my instructions or if not- and you have any questions, leave a comment below! I love reading people's reactions :)

**I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my boyfriend for being patient with me in taking pictures of my out-of- that- day we had our date ! I love you babes! You are theee best! <3" 

A blog is born!

Hello ! 

You are probably saying it out-loud or inside your mind: oh... this is another beauty blog. How boring.

As wonderful as that sounds, unfortunately, that is half-right. This blog is about beauty and all that is beautiful about dressing up and so forth, but it is not limited to that. I'd like to call it as a 'girly' blog because I'm definitely going to post pictures of my outfits, some makeup tutorials (or not), and my favorite: being crafty! 

So being said that this is in fact another girly blog, this is different! (I believe it is!) I am strictly in a budget. You wouldn't expect me to wear any high-end designer brands unless it was given to me (oh how I wish!). Also, I am not a fashion expert but I am a fashion lover! I don't stick to trendy outfits because I find that it's expensive to be a fashion mogul. 

As you read my posts along the way, I hope that I could inspire people and spread beauty - the fun way with a glue gun and lipstick, one step at a time.