tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91757726236844370802024-03-08T08:26:54.946-07:00The Androgyne-usAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-40920710314602974012015-06-09T16:31:00.004-06:002015-06-09T16:34:36.287-06:00It's been a while...New Blog!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey guys,</span><br />
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It's been a long time! Both D and I got really busy, so getting together to do posts got extremely difficult with our staggered schedules. With that being said, feel free to check out my (<b><u>Carmen's <a href="http://flawedperfectionscl91.blogspot.ca/"><span style="color: blue;">blog</span></a></u></b>), which mainly showcases my portfolio as a makeup artist, the different looks I can create with makeup, and product reviews.</span><br />
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PS: D and I may come back to this blog in the future and do some fun posts here and there, so we look forward to that date!</span><br />
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I am pretty much the type of girl who just wakes up and go, so what way is there to hide that non-presentable bed hair? I came across this super light-weight and breathable beanie while I was in Korea, and it is just perfect for the Edmonton weather we have right now (and of course for coverin' that bed hair). If any of you are looking for cool hats and stuff, do check out the collection they have at <a href="http://www.asos.com/Women/Accessories/Hats/Cat/pgecategory.aspx?cid=6449"><span style="color: blue;">ASOS</span></a>. Free shipping. Who doesn't like free shipping?!</div>
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And so as promised, here's a post that features a shirt from <a href="http://www.bplusab.com/en/index.html"><span style="color: blue;">B+AB</span></a>. Their designs are really unique and you can really dress up or dress down with their line. Nude and earth tones are always the easiest to wear in the Fall, so keep scrollin' down for more images. To play up the oufit, style it with bold colored accessories and there you'll have it. Casual, chic, and again, comfortable. </div>
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Oh ya, so recently I came across this really inspiring Christian beauty and fashion <span style="color: black;">blog</span>, and so I just thought I'd share it <a href="http://cyndispivey.com/about/"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a>. I found the blog through my lovely friend, Sarah. For all you women out there, do check it out! Beauty comes from the inside, so keep smiling =) Enjoy the gorgeous weather, everyone! </div>
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<em><span class="text 1Pet-3-3" id="en-NIV-30428">Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30428A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup></span> </em><span class="text 1Pet-3-4" id="en-NIV-30429"><em><sup class="versenum"> </sup>Rather, it should be that of your inner self,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-30429B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight.</em> <strong>-1 Peter 3:3-4</strong></span></div>
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<span class="text 1Pet-3-4">Outer beauty fades. Inner beauty stays. Have a great week!</span></div>
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T-shirt: <a href="http://www.bplusab.com/en/index.html">B+AB</a> </div>
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Vest, ring, bracelets: Hong Kong</div>
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Shorts: <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?BR=F21">Forever 21</a></div>
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PS: Excuse how wrinkly my stuff is. Apparently, I'm a very lazy person when it comes to using the Iron or steamer. </div>
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almost gone and regrettably I didn’t end up enjoying it much. I’m also a bit
behind in terms of posting as well…work got a bit too crazy. I haven’t been
shopping much except for acquiring a rose gold watch (finally) by Marc <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jacobs (Katy I blame you! lol) and recently, a
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The quality of Suqqu lipsticks...let’s just say they are in their own league.
If you try one, you won’t go back to anything else I guarantee. They are soo pigmented
and creamy. The color selection though is rather “safe” but as I find with most
high-end brands, keeping it “natural” is key. I’ll do a post on my Suqqu collection
later on. But here, take a look at the Suqqu 2013 fall collection at <a href="http://www.selphia.com/2013/09/suqqu-fall-2013.html"><u>Selphia</u></a><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">. </span>And the Tom Ford collection with two trios, one
called “She Wolf” here at <a href="http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2013/08/tom-ford-ombre-eye-color-trio-she-wolf.html"><u>the beauty look book</u></a>,
and the other “In the Pink” <a href="http://www.thebeautylookbook.com/2013/08/tom-ford-ombre-eye-color-trio-in-pink.html"><u>here</u></a>.
God they’re just so pretty. Oh, and I might as well add the Lunasol 2013 Summer
one too, by the lovely <a href="http://www.frontrowbeauty.com/lunasol-summer-2013-kit-review-swatches-eotd/"><u>Reika</u></a> sadly it’s limited edition and sold out everywhere :(.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-84979356208229380662013-08-22T23:10:00.000-06:002013-08-23T00:42:28.170-06:00Funky Twist ft. JoyeeHello all you lovely readers out there. Hope everything has been going well as the last few weeks of summer comes to an end. Is it just me, or did summer just zoom right by? Oh man...how depressing. <br />
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So for the past few weeks, I've been trying to follow a strict, but healthier diet. On top of that, I've been doing a lot more cardio and some weight training in hopes of toning up, gaining some abs, and losing some of that jiggly wiggly. I must say though, disciplining yourself takes a lot of effort. Some days I would fail and wake up late enough to skip the most important meal of the day-- breakfast. Then just end up being lazy for the rest of the day, and just sit at home. Anyone on the same boat as me? <br />
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Anyways as promised, here's a post that's a bit more colorful than some of my previous posts. Ok...maybe not just a <em>bit</em> more colorful...but ya. Some of these pictures might be a bit hard on the eye because of the high contrast, but just bear with me. I've been dying to do a post like this. If you ever want to make your outfit pop, just put together opposites and contrasting colors on the colorwheel, and there you'll have it. Just becareful though, cause it would either be super pleasing to the eye, or you will get horrified stares. This post features my friend Joyee, who put together, styled, and modeled the outfit. You guys can check out her style on her instagram (@joyeecheng). <br />
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Many of you might be wondering where Doris went, and I reassure you she's still alive. Haha. She's just busy with work! She will be posting soon! On a random note, I legit need to clean my room...so I guess I'll end the post here. Enjoy the rest of your summer, everyone!<br />
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Happy Monday, everyone! So while I was in Asia, I promised myself not to lay my hands on anything black...and guess what? That did not happen. As I unpacked my lugguage and sorted through my pile of mess, I realized my collection of black clothing literally owned half of my entire suitcase. Nonetheless, black is still the safest color to wear, so nope. No regrets. </div>
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For this outfit, the focus of this look is mainly the accessories. Oh, and of course the casual, loose, and comfortable fit of the clothing. As a teenager, I've often despised and avoided wearing curve hugging, low cut, attention drawing attire. If that was the way to seek love, and the definition of how a woman should be treating her body- I just could not agree. </div>
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So growing up, that lead to my liking of the unisex style, especially that of Alexander Wang's designs. Therefore, I guess it's safe to say this outfit was heavily inpired by him and a bit of my personality. Ok, enough of my life story. So ya, mix in a bit of the punk/rock style with the studs, and buckles, and...voila! Out comes Carmen's choice of ensemble. Conservative, casual, comfortable, and chic. How else can I describe it? </div>
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Oh and by the way, one store I recommend going to in Hong Kong would be a store called <a href="http://maple./"><span style="color: blue;">Maple.</span></a> They sell trendy clothing at a super affordable price with decent quality. You can literally purchase a pair of stylish pants (like the one I'm wearing) for $8.00 Cdn. They also have quite a few branches of stores, so you really can't miss it! </div>
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Another store I'd suggest in Asia would be <a href="http://www.bplusab.com/en/index.html"><span style="color: blue;">b+ab</span></a>. It's a fashion brand from Hong Kong (and my ultimate favourite store), so let's just say that I pretty much spent most of my spare time just browsin' through the boutiques while I was in Asia. It features Hong Kong's celebrity model Angelababy's choice of style and collection, so it's for sure worth checking out. Here's a short <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3Nk17SNNrU"><span style="color: blue;">video</span></a> of her modeling the 2013 collection. The brand is definitely not as cheap, but I'd say it's more afforable in Hong Kong than anywhere else. The only place online so far I found that carries their collection would be at <a href="http://asos./"><span style="color: blue;">ASOS.</span></a> Otherwise, tough luck in trying to get the brand outside of Asia. I'll be featuring some clothing from b+ab, so be sure to keep an eye out! Oh how I wish they'd carry it in North America. </div>
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PPS: A reminder to not take life for granted! Always cherish and love what you are already blessed with, for it is a <em>gift</em> from above. </div>
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Studded Doctor Handbag: Purchased in Hong Kong for $30 Cdn, but you can also find it <a href="https://marketplace.asos.com/listing/bags/studded-doctor-hangbag---restocked--upgraded-version-/657418">here.</a></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-49015088068347885632013-07-31T00:14:00.001-06:002013-07-31T02:05:10.547-06:00Fly high, but stay groundedHello lovely people who actually reads my posts. Carmen here...again! I am finally back from Asia, and oh my goodness...my time there was just AH-MAZ-ING!!! I experienced and tried many new things (such as the food...oh gosh...I can go on and on about the food!). I also had the chance to shadow a studio photoshoot while I was in Hong Kong. For those of you who follow my instagram, there's a photo of me making myself useful instead of just standing around...haha. Everything there was about speed, and of course...quality. <br />
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So while I was in Korea and Hong Kong, I couldn't help but to notice the fashion sense of the people there. I don't really know the word to describe it...but they were really conservative with what they wear, yet very attractive. No one was afraid to express their individuality through what they wear, and everyone was just stylin'! For this blog post, again I'd have to thank Doris for modeling and for once again being my rag doll. She sat there diligently without a word of complaint as I did her hair, makeup, and coached her poses. <br />
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For this look, I wanted to bring out both the feminine and fierce side of a woman in a mysteriously attractive, yet conservative way. Therefore I put Doris's hair up in a pony tail, curled, and flipped it over to the front as bangs for that androgynous/mysterious look. I then opted for a smokey eye makeup, and skipped out on the fake lashes for a cleaner appearance. Instead, I used a heavy eyeliner technique and extended the wing. To add to the femininity, I used a bright pink lipstick I bought at Etude House from Korea. We couldn't find a nice top for this look at first, but as we rummaged through my closet, this blazer I bought a while ago from XXI definitely caught my eye. The rest of the styling was done by Doris. <br />
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Hello lovely people out there, Carmen again! As promised, here's my last post in Edmonton before I leave to Asia for a month. I'm actually supposed to be packing...but to be honest, I don't know what to pack!!! I have a feeling I will be packing like 2 hours before my flight, and then to start freaking out and realize I forgot something. Haha, does anyone else have the nasty habit of procrastination like me? Ugh! </div>
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And that's it, people! Doris will probably be the next one updating next since she hasn't for a while, so keep an eye out. Also, I will be roaming around Asia, and updating myself on the newest fashion. So yup, more cool things to come later on! Keep smiling, because you are all Created beautifully! <br />
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<em>"So God created<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-27A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> mankind<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-27B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> in his own image, <span class="indent-1"><span class="text Gen-1-27">in the image of God<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-27D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> he created them; </span></span></em><span class="indent-1"><span class="text Gen-1-27"><em>male and female<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-27E" title="See cross-reference E">E</a>)"></sup> he created them."-</em> <strong>Genesis 1:27</strong></span></span><br />
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How's everyone's spring/summer going? I am currently sitting here at my computer desk at 2:00 am, unable to fall asleep...so here I am, blabbering away. Oh, and also I will finally be recieving my degree on Wednesday! So Thankful I survived my 5 years of University! I will be leaving to Hong Kong, South Korea, China, and possibly Austrailia next Sunday as a grad trip, and oh my goodness. I am so stoked! </div>
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Also, we got invited to the launch party of <span style="color: #1a1a1a;"><a href="http://poppybarley.com/shop/?pType=flats#pageTop"><span style="color: blue;">Poppy Barley Made to Measure</span></a>, held at the Bamboo Ballroom down Whyte Ave this Thursday and unfortunately, Doris and I are unable to attend. <a href="http://poppybarley.com/shop/?pType=flats#pageTop"><span style="color: black;">Poppy Barley Made to Measure</span></a> is a new online <span style="color: #1a1a1a;">custom footwear company based in Edmonton, and apparently they make uniquely hand-crafted, customized shoes. </span>We are so bummed out that we can't make it because the idea of stylish footwear that are made to measure is just way too cool. On the bright side, they are an online company, so we will definitely be surfin' their site. For all you stylish people out there who have difficulty finding fashionable footwear that actually fits, go check out their stuff! </span></div>
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Ok, I should go sleep soon. Doris has been working lots lately, so apologies on her lack of update! On a side note, have a joyful summer, everyone! Love and cherish everyone and everything around you, because nothing is for granted!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-72116683073198201602013-05-08T13:58:00.001-06:002013-05-08T14:04:52.442-06:00Beyond her cold stareHappy Wednesday, everyone! Carmen here again! Here's a look that is totally not suitable for daily wear haha. Anyways it involves the use of one of my favorite colors, and I'm pretty sure any of you would be able to guess what that would be. I've always wanted to do a makeup look where the lip color is sharp and out of the ordinary...so here it is! The black liner I used was to enhance the turquoise cream shadow. The silver on the eyes was to balance out the sparkly chips that were used on the lips. To be honest, this look kind of freaked Doris and I a bit after I completed it, but after a while it looked pretty cool. Oh and also if any of you are wondering what those weird things are buried in Doris' hair, they are actually origami stars. Yes, origami stars. I needed something that sorta reflects light to balance out the strong makeup and those were the only thing I could find in my room!<br />
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Oh yeah, so I am currently waiting for my University grad status to change from "applied for graduation" to "graduating"...and oh my gosh...what a pain. For any of you out there who are a bit lost in life, I totally feel for you. I legit don't know what I'll be doing in the upcoming years, and I don't know what I'll be doing with my degree. Despite this "mid life crisis" I'm in (haha!), I'm currently learning what it really means to trust. After all, we were all created for a reason =)<br />
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Hi lovely people who follow our blog! Carmen here=) Anyways, University is finally over and I am officially free!!! Well, at least for the time being. So for the past few weeks, we've been super busy with school and work...therefore leaving this blog to collect dust. I randomly had an urge to do a look today that has to do with minimal usage of cosmetics, and tattoos. How much more simple can I get with just using eyeliner and a few rhinestones? Oh and also a light brush of blush (Fleur De Lotus by Chanel).<br />
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<em>For God so loved<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137A" title="See cross-reference A">A</a>)"></sup> the world that he gave<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137B" title="See cross-reference B">B</a>)"></sup> his one and only Son,<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137C" title="See cross-reference C">C</a>)"></sup> that whoever believes<sup class="crossreference" value="(<a href="#cen-NIV-26137D" title="See cross-reference D">D</a>)"></sup> in him shall not perish but have eternal life. -</em><strong> John 3:16</strong></div>
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Finally, all the years of not getting enough sleep has it made near impossible to feel energized or awake.. can't overcome the sleep deficit haha. Alright guys, piano time, I'll catch you later ~<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-91644299944501552142013-04-12T22:14:00.000-06:002013-04-12T22:17:28.507-06:00Product recommendation: Keratase Elixer ultime by Loreal<br />
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Hey all! Carmen here =) Long time no update! How is everyone doing? I’m
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Anyways, since we haven’t had the time to do an ootd, or any
creative projects, I have a hair product to recommend for you guys (especially
if any of you have dry, or damaged, or thin hair)! I’ve been looking for a
solution for my super frizzy and damaged hair for years. I used moisturizing
shampoos, loads of conditioner, and tried different types of hair oil but still
couldn’t find a way to “cure” my hair. Well, guess what? There’s actually no
such thing as a “cure” to damaged hair. Once it’s damaged, its damaged. The
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I haven’t been able to find such a product until I went to
my hair dresser a few weeks ago and she recommended me the Keratase Elixer
Ultime by Loreal. I honestly thought she was just trying to make a sale, with
all that good talk about the hair oil. Nonetheless, I needed a hair oil anyways
and decided to go with the product. I’ve been using it for the past few weeks,
and my oh my goodness. I think im gonna stick with this stuff for life. It
works like magic!!!! The product doesn’t’ make my hair oily, and it makes it
super soft and shiny! The oil not only coats and protects your hair; it actually
moisturizes it as well! So everytime after I wash my hair, I put 1-2 pumps of
this product into my hair and blow dry. My hair is left frizz-free, glossy,
lightweight, and instantly livelier. For those of you who share the same hair
issues with me…just try this product! I can almost guarantee you’ll love it.
Unfortunately, the only downside is the price. It retails for $54 in Canada,
for 125mL. Nonetheless, definitely worth a try! <br />
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A quote that I’ve been reflecting on for the past week that I’d like to share with all you lovely people out there<i>: <o:p></o:p></i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-60010960529910936432013-03-13T20:32:00.000-06:002013-03-13T20:54:57.818-06:00There's more to life than you thinkHopefully the week's been going well for all you lovely people out there. Mine? Packed with assignments, work, projects, fashion shows, and events. Someone pause time for a bit please. Anyways, here's an outfit that leans a little more on the masculine side. The scarf was pretty much sort of like a table cloth. I got it from Goodwill for about $3.99. Fashion steal? I'd say yes!<br />
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My hair had been screaming "cut me" for the past 3 months. The ends are split, and it feels like dry grass. Literally. Since it's already so damaged, why not just go all the way to the extreme? So there I did it. I brushed on a tiny amount of bleach (approx. 1 inch) with the Nutrisse intense bleach, and went over with Manic Panic's Virgin snow. I figured if I'm ever going to do something funky with my hair, might as well do it now before I graduate haha. Gonna get a haircut on Saturday, any suggestions on style? Can't wait to cut off all the dead and colored parts! <br />
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Western Canada Fashion Week starts next week March 21st - 28th! I will hopefully be refashioning an outfit using some clothing from Goodwill for the opening on March 21st (with Eco-Style). Oh, and Eco-style will also be doing a fashion show at the University of Alberta (Sub stage) using all clothing from Goodwill. Don't know what to wear for business interviews and such? Then come out to the show! <br />
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Life can be tough and challenging at times, but look deeper and keep searching. There's more to life than you think=) <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-44527962408233874722013-03-12T14:20:00.000-06:002013-03-12T20:32:36.868-06:00I used to feel my luck was bled from me at seventeenI didn't even notice until the blood started dripping from my left hand that I had brushed ever so faintly against my spiked litas. I am less squeamish with blood nowadays so I cleaned up all good. Just a couple years ago, I would start losing strength in my hands, and some knee-bucklnig action would have been involved. But taking this picture was slightly messy...okay enough of that imagery.<br />
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I went with a friend to watch some Chinese cultural show where I was promised by my teacher of extraordinariness of epic proportions, and that this celebrated group never comes to Edmonton (once in a lifetime opportunity) so I should go etc. He hyped it so much, we went and...was thoroughly disappointed. Probably because none of the actual performers had their own equipment (everything rented out locally last minute due to containers still being in Winnipeg). I guess the show had to keep going to save face...but there was this contortionist though, always a highlight in my opnion.<br />
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Some completely irrelevant music: <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXyFYNiV-9I">1</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FQaNWQGmRo">2</a></u>, <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjCKL6BPaC0">3</a></u><br />
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P.s. No idea where my hat came from, showed up as a package from china with my name on it Lol <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjCKL6BPaC0"></a></u><br />
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of weeks. How else do I express my creativity other than through paint, a pen,
and a piece of paper, or crafts? Creative makeup and photography it is. I
finally had a bit of time last week to walk through Sephora (my first time in
months), and oh my gosh. I was legit so inspired with all the colours, that the
first thing I did was text Doris and ask her when she would be free to be my
canvas again. Lucky for me, she was free this Sunday afternoon. After countless
times of saying “oopsies,” and after going through a million cotton swabs and
half a bottle of makeup remover (jk), this was how my artwork came out as.
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I had quite a few pieces of temporary tattoos left back from
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<i><span lang="EN" style="color: windowtext;"><i>“Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”</i> - <b>Matthew 6:34</b></span></i>
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Model: Doris </div>
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- skin79 super+ beblesh balm bb cream triple function<br />
- urban decay 24/7 glide on eye pencil in perversion<br />
- kanebo kate gel eyeliner in bk-1<br />
- estee lauder soft smudge eye pencil in black</div>
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- lorac unzipped palette<br />
- yves rocher sexy pulp lash plumping mascara <br />
- etude house moistfull collagen essence-in primer</div>
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- make up forever 12 flash color palette (red, coral, & black)<br />
- nail confetti, false eyelashes, chanel-inspired tattoos from ebay<br />
- nyx black eye shadow<br />
- tony moly baby doll pot concealer in #1<br />
- dior diorskin rose diamond <br />
- anna sui lip rouge<br />
- disney cinderella lipstick in lady tremaine<br />
- too faced sweet indulgence palette's exclusive bronzer <br />
- guerlain wulong pressed powder</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-31568139122337432212013-03-06T23:32:00.001-07:002013-03-06T23:36:56.026-07:00With a splash of mintI figured I haven't posted in a while, so here it is! For the longest time, mint green had always been my favorite color. There's just something really refreshing and pure about that color, and it never fails to make me fall in love with it over and over again. So I've been rummaging through my closet in search for some colors that are more suited for Spring, since it's getting a bit warmer here in Canada. And so there I've found it. Hanging delicately in my messy closet is a light, leopard print scarf in mint! Pair it up with a white flowy blouse, and there you have it. An ensemble that's refreshing to the eye. <br />
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Oh yeah, so for the past few weeks I've literally been drowning with the massive amount of things to do in life. My eye bags were pretty much as big as golf balls. There's one thing that kept me going, and I'm going to share that with all you beautiful people out there:<br />
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<em>"I can do all this through him who gives me strength."</em> -<strong>Phillipians 4:13</strong><br />
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Bag: Gifted<br />
Bracelets from ebay<br />
Blouse and tank from Asia<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-54150609256772817112013-02-24T21:36:00.000-07:002013-02-24T21:36:51.033-07:00So high I cannot feel the fireSo my hellbounds came in finally yay! I don't know why I waited so long, I was thinking maybe the black ones will finally be in stock again, but nope. It was an unfortunate testament of online shopping, but oh well, I ended up getting them in tan instead. I'm so glad they're platform heels and not anything else, because my archless feet won't be able to handle heels this high. So yeah, I've been eating out nearly everyday this week and as someone sensitive to smell, I get so bothered when my clothes smell like the restaurant. The second I get home, I'm changing clothes and laying them openly in areas where the smell will dissipate. Sigh this manic behaviour...will I ever change?<br />
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hat: <i>trapstar</i></div>
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tank: <i>one teaspoon</i></div>
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jacket: <i>zara</i></div>
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pants & shoes: <i>unif</i></div>
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bag: <i>beyond style xxx (korea)</i></div>
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necklace: <i>alisa michelle</i></div>
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top & shorts: <i>one teaspoon</i><br />
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necklace: <i>alisa michelle</i></div>
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shoes: <i>unif</i></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-173861586260373992013-02-21T00:33:00.000-07:002013-02-21T00:33:53.885-07:00All I know isA couple days ago, I woke up feeling like I could solve the logic problems of the world. I had <i>such</i> mental clarity. Too bad I made absolutely no use of it. I don't know if it's because I've been reading Steve Jobs' biography before I sleep? But anyways, it's a pretty good read if you're interested in the man. How I wish I could own the stage and capture the audience like Jobs. I would say... he's a hippiefied hitler. I often find myself wanting to have knowledge of everything intact. It bugs me so much when a book briefly mentions someones name or a theory in passing. I used to sticky note every page that had something I wanted to research later, but I never got back to it. Too lazy now, I just download the epub version and screenshot that. But still..so ocd.<br />
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Trying to have a mental database of everything is probably not the best idea because I have the worst memory when it comes to everything but birthdays. Speaking of which, I had dinner with my grandma the other day, asked her if she liked the card I gave her in place of not being able to show up to her birthday dinner due to work. She told me she threw it in the trash that morning and to not waste money on such things..gg. As for today, I ended up watching the identity thief, and the song <i>bad girls by m.i.a.</i> played numerous times in it and due to my adhd, all I could notice was how lackluster the original is compared to the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lf4RO1ahA8c"><u>cover</u></a> by Lydia Paek.<br />
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<b>P.s.</b> Wow I just noticed how evident all my bruises on my legs are...hope you're all having a good reading week though. :)<br />
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shorts: <i>forever 21</i><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-46954570828048781692013-02-13T22:17:00.003-07:002013-02-13T22:17:41.392-07:00Chic with FloralHello all you beautiful people out there! I think both Doris and I deserve a cookie cause we've been updating so often. Just kidding. Anyways, so the other day I posted a super feminine makeup look. Today, I felt like wearing something girly...but at the same time I also wanted to add some masculinity to the overall look. So why not mix the two? For the longest time, I always thought that wearing a dress would portray the image of a frail, vulnerable girl. However, add a sweater and a motorcycle jacket on top, and there you have it. The overall look is chic, comfortable, and stylish. Perfect for Valentine's Day! Speaking of Valentine's Day, I am legit craving Lindor's white chocolate right now. Why am I such a sucker for sweets?<br />
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motorcycle jacket: <i>h&m</i><br />
black knit sweater: <i>forever 21</i><br />
dress: <i>ebay</i><br />
bag: <i>gifted</i><br />
shoes: <i>nine west</i><br />
bracelets: <i>ebay</i></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-35886677374594859832013-02-12T02:33:00.000-07:002013-02-12T02:54:08.909-07:00Valentines Day look: Ombre lips, blush, and a clear complexionHello all you beautiful people, Carmen here! As many of you may know, Valentines Day is coming up this thursday. Yes, creative makeup is fun to play with (especially with all those different colours and palettes out there), but I think the ultimate purpose of makeup is to enhance the features that you are already blessed with. Therefore for Valentines Day, instead of "hiding" your natural features by exaggerating your eyeliners, and shadows, why not stick to simplicity? Afterall, more is less. And really, your significant other should love you for who you are, not how you put on your makeup, or how you dress. Anyways, here's a look that is refreshing, and super girly for all you ladies out there.<br />
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So for both of our makeup, the main focus is on clear and dewy skin with highlighting and blush. The ombre lips help make your lips look smaller and more natural with a warm flush. Shadow is kept to a bare minimum, and the eyeliner follows closely to the crease of the eye.<br />
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For clear skin and makeup:<br />
There's quite a few youtube videos out there on how to get a clear complexion, but here is my take on it:<br />
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<li><b>Wash your face</b> (preferably with cool water and a cleanser that suits your skin type). Not only does this give you a clean canvas to work on, but the cold water helps to tighten up your pores.</li>
<li><b>Use a toner and an oil-free moisturizer</b> (preferably with SPF if you are planning to go outdoors, and no SPF if you are planning to take pictures with flash). A good toner helps to tighten up pores in order to prep your skin for moisturizing. One of my favourite moisturizers is the Kiehl's ultra facial toner, and the ultra facial cream (no SPF). For this shoot, I used the Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV-lotion by Garnier.</li>
<li><b>BB cream</b>: A lighter alternative to foundation is the hyper up BB cream (I used the skin79 Super Beblesh balm triple functions). I personally don't ever use foundation just because I find it too thick. For this look, I mixed a pea sized amount of the Moisture Rescue lotion with a pea sized amount of BB cream. Dab tiny amounts onto the T-zone, C-zone, chin, the area around the nose, and blend away!</li>
<li><b>Concealer</b>: I like going in with concealer after bb cream to brighten up any areas. In this shoot I used the TonyMoly Baby Doll pot concealer in #1 light beige on the area under the eyes, nose, and lips.</li>
<li><b>Blush</b>: I used Tarina Tarantino's Dollskin cheek blush in Feather on the apples of the cheeks, and I brushed the Dior Beauty Confidential in 001 Sun Illusion higher up to the cheekbone area to get more of that rosey flush.</li>
<li><b>Highlighting</b>: This is pretty much the most important step to achieve the illusion of youthful, dewy skin. I used the Temptu Retouch Highlighter in Pink Pearl on the T-zone, C-zone, chin, and the eyebrow bone area.</li>
<li><b>Powder</b>: For this look, I skipped powder simply because I didn't want the look to be too matte. However, you can lightly sweep powder over oily areas just to soak up excess sebum.</li>
<li><b>Done!</b> These are only steps for a really light coverage. If you do need more coverage, then you may want to invest in foundation.</li>
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1. Try not to keep your makeup on for over 8 hours, and your skin will love you. Spend as much time cleaning and taking your makeup off, as the time used to put your makeup on. If you spent 10-15 minutes to put on makeup, then invest 10-15 minutes to take it off!<br />
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2. Water and exercising are important ingredients for clear skin. Drinking water will help your skin retain its elasticy, while sweating will help clear out your pores, so drink up! Also, breakouts are sometimes due to hormone imbalance, so exercising will always help. Oh and as well, eat your veggies, people!<br />
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3. Love and respect yourself for who you are =)<br />
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All right, I think I'm done blabbering. For all of you who actually read through this, I congratulate you. You deserve a sticker. Happy early Valentines everyone!<br />
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I think this is the first time in my life that I've ever painted my
nails red. Literally. I always thought the colour was way too feminine,
and it's not just a colour that I can pull off. However, one of my
cousins got me the "After Party" set by Nails Inc. (posted previously
<a href="http://the-androgyne-us.blogspot.com/2013/01/merry-belated-christmas-and-happy-new.html"><u>here</u></a>), and I couldn't resist trying it out again. As mentioned before,
it chipped after a short while. This time, I went over with a top coat
from the Korean brand Etude House, and it's still holding flawlessly on the fourth day. So yeah, stick a few rhinestones on, and you've got
yourself a personalized nail design that's probably charged $45 or more
at nail salons. Yay for DIY.<br />
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PS: I just realized that these red nails are perfect for the New Years coming up next week in Asia.<br />
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Bye for now,<br />
Carmen<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-74645078431655622432013-02-06T01:57:00.000-07:002013-02-12T02:36:31.052-07:00Scarf junkieSo lately I've been staring at my closet...and I have come to realize how much stuff I have crammed in there. Stuff as in my keyboard and the stand, snowboard, mountains of clothing, stacks of books, hats, shoe boxes, bags, and other useless things. I probably have a few rodents living in there too. Just joking...maybe. Anyways, I think scarves are the best accessories, which enable us to dress up or down pretty much any outfit. I came across my scarf section and it kind of scared me a little when I raked it all out. I came to realize what a scarf junke I am. I've neglected some of thesse pieces, and just left them there to collect dust. <br />
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Well...why not make something artsy out of them? They've once again re-debuted. This time they aren't just to be worn as scarves, but to be made into a carpet. Or mat. Or whatever you want to call it. The scarves below are a combo of Doris' and mine. All you scarf fanatics out there...please do show us your collection too!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-51573874658215109552013-02-01T14:36:00.000-07:002013-02-01T14:36:15.476-07:00Introducing Modavanti.comFirst of all, thanks to the delightful <b>Adam</b> from Modavanti for letting us know about the site in the first place and sorry for such a delayed post! You know how we are all for sustainable clothing, and that is exactly what this online boutique embodies. <a href="https://modavanti.com/"><u>Modavanti.com</u></a> just came out in beta recently and is already putting other fashion boutiques to shame.<br />
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Not too many retailers are with the sustainable fashion movement with such gusto and commitment. Apart from regular apparel and accessory searches, you are even able to search for items based on the eight-badge sustainability critera (which includes: made in USA, organic, vegan, recycled/repurposed, energy efficient, handmade, fair trade and eco-conscious). As well, Modavanti donates <i>2%</i> of every sale to their chairtable partners: Charity Water, Nest, and 19th Amendment, which you can read more about <a href="https://modavanti.com/causes/"><u>here</u></a>.<br />
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Now I know what you're thinking, sustainable clothing? Sounds like there would be a boring selection right? Wait till you see the 19 brands that have already signed on, some of which include: <b>Heidi Merrick</b>, <b>Allison Parris New York</b>, <b>Agave Denim</b>, and <b>SkinnyJeans</b>. Oh, and there's also a "<a href="https://modavanti.com/closet/"><u>closet</u></a>" feature which is exactly as it sounds - you can curate and build your own closet as well as browse through others. :)<br />
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Enough talking from me though, it's better if you check it out yourself! Oh, and here's a <a href="http://the-androgyne-us.blogspot.com/2012/11/eco-style-sustainable-fashion-androgyne.html">link</a> to a shoot we did a while back with Eco-style, all the sustainable clothing were provided by Goodwill just to give y'all some ideas.<br />
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P.s. These pictures don't do the site any justice, blogger needs to stop resizing my images!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-44862572302379351652013-01-25T13:36:00.000-07:002013-01-25T13:36:21.771-07:00Take a walk, take a rest, taste the restA couple days ago, for the first time in my life, I met another Doris. She was a lovely old lady, and told me that seeing a younger person named Doris made her feel less ancient. My dad actually named me after Doris Day (who was an actress and singer and now at 90 years old is still an animal rights activist) who was named after Doris Kenyon (a silent screen star). To this day, I am still under the impression that my name is rather grandmotherly <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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On an entirely different topic...I have to thank my friend for introducing me to <a href="http://www.kiehls.ca/Olive-Oil-Fruit/hair-olive-fruit,default,sc.html"><u>Kiehl's Olive Fruit Oil </u></a>shampoo and conditioner. I was having exceptionally dry hair/scalp this winter and this really revitalized my hair and soothed my seemingly inflamed scalp. She also added that it was quite popular with asians, I can see why! So yep, if anyone else is having this problem, I highly suggest you test this line out! <br />
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P.s. I'm terrified of walking my dog because of all the coyote sightings in the area behind my house :(. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13973192416381512410noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175772623684437080.post-37806705351746785672013-01-21T14:54:00.002-07:002013-01-21T14:54:43.026-07:00Topbox January 2013For the January Topbox, it was completely Clinique-based. I actually just got it today which is rather late and was again, severely disappointed when I opened it. You know, I'm thinking that instead of hoping I will get an exciting luxury sample, I am probably better off saving my money to buy the exact item I want. But yeah, I do believe I will be cancelling my subscription. No more beauty boxes for me haha.<br />
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Out of Clinique's many many products, I was praying on the off chance I would not be sent skin-related products. As good as their moisture surge cream is, I try my best to avoid Clinique's other skin products as they don't work too horribly well on me. Although I have heard that their chubby sticks are good, I already have way too many lip products.<br />
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P. s. I also heavily swatched the eyeshadow duo for your viewing pleasure, mine is in shade "strawberry duo" and I found it rather hard to build an intense colour. But the pink does have a slight golden sheen that is much more apparent in person.<br />
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<b>Rinse Off Eye Makeup Solvent</b><br />
Make it a clean sweep, from lashes to brows. Or use for on-the-spot makeup fixes. Oil-free. Full Size: $25 (125mL) <br />
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<b>Clarifying Lotion</b><br />
Formulated to help lift the world's impurities to create healthier, younger skin. Full Size: $16 (200mL), $27 (400mL)<br />
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<b>Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo</b><br />
Go-together shades of silky, easy-to-blend colour in a chrome slide compact. Full size: $25 (2.5g). Shade: Strawberry fudge duo<br />
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<b>Even Better Clinical Dark Spot Corrector</b><br />
Comparable to a leading drug ingredient in visibily reducing dark spots by 58% in 12 weeks. Full Size: $63 (30mL), $93 (50mL)<br /><br />
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