HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL!

Hope you all had a great New Year's Eve! Here's to another year, may the new year be (even) better than the last. Cheers!

Skincare Morning Routine - from Hayon

Hey guys,


This is my morning skincare routine.


I use Qiora for moisturizer, perricone MD vitamin C ester eye serum & Origins GinZing eye cream (:


It's a simple routine, but I finish with sunscreen application!


Thanks for watching and please subscribe!


- Hayon

Everyday Hair Routine from Jenn

Hi guys! Just thought I'd share my everyday hair routine :) I shower at night!


My hair's normal. Not dry but not oily either. My hair is also a normal / medium / thick thickness. It is not thin or fine. 


In Boston I use: Pantene Pro-V Smooth Vitality Shampoo and Conditioner. 
At home I've been using Garnier Fructis Daily Care Shampoo and Conditioner.


After drying my hair with a towel, while it's still a bit damp, I work Biosilk Silk Therapy through the tips/ends of my hair. 


Hope you guys enjoyed this video! 

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays

Hope you all have an amazing day spent with family and friends :)

Christmas Tag

1. 


1. What's Your Favorite Holiday Movie?
2. What's Your Favorite Christmas Color?
3. Do You Like To Stay in Your PJs Or Dress Up For Christmas?
4. If You Could Only Buy One Person a Present This Year Who Would It Be?
5. Do You Open Your Present Christmas Eve Or Christmas Morning?

• Ah! Sorry guys, this is where my camera stopped filming and we both didn't notice so we presumed to prattle on when it wasn't even recording. Hayon gives out presents to her family before Christmas so that they can start using them right away. I haven't done gifts with my family in ages but when we did, we usually did gifts on Christmas morning.

6. Have You Ever Built a Ginger Bread House?

• Hayon hasn't, but I (Jenn) have. Hayon was saying how she's going to try and get one after Christmas is over 'cause they go on clearance. I've only made a gingerbread house once and that's exactly what I did. Keep Christmas goin' for as long as you can!

7. What Do You Like To Do On Your Christmas Break?

• Hayon said get a chance to do nothing and get some work done on crafts.  I love love looove the food. Nothing beats mama's home cooked meals :) 

8. Any Christmas Wishes?

• I honestly don't remember what I said. Probably about something having a good break or something. Hayon said that she wishes for more subscribers and readers to both our youtube channel and blog! (A great wish, no?)

9. Favorite Christmas Smell?

• Hayon said pumpkin (for me, that's a fall/halloween/thanksgiving scent), I said that peppermint has to be my favorite. Peppermint everything!!

10. Favorite Christmas Meal Or Treat?

• This was a no-brainer. Peppermint Bark, of course!

NAKED 2 PALETTE!

It's available right now on Urban Decay website!


I just bought mine (:




Go check it out!

Hayon's Sephora Friends & Family Sale Haul

One Minute Review - Amore Pacific Oil Cleanser

Hey guys,

Here's a one minute review of my favorite oil cleanser from Amore Pacific.

If you want a more detailed review, let me know by leaving a comment!


Link to the product

Thanks!

Recipe of the week! - Roasted Curry Cauliflower

Hey guys,

I'm going to start uploading recipes that I've tried and want to share! It is going to be very unprofessional and loosely done. lol so bear with me.

Recently, I had to bring a dish to a potluck at work. I wanted to cook something that would be okay to eat hot or cold since I wasn't sure if I would be able to heat it up. Also, something that would look fine in a plastic  container was preferred. 

For my anniversary with the boy, we went to Hatfields, a restaurant in LA that was quite amazing but rather pricey. One of the dishes that came out was curried cauliflower. I really really liked it and wanted to make something like that.

So all you need are:

1 or 2 bundles(?) of cauliflower - cut into pieces like in the pic above

curry powder - enough to cover most of the cauliflower pieces - more the better I found out. 

garlic salt - to taste

and any kind of spices of preference - I had Costco's non salted spices that I just generously sprinkled. Fennel seeds, oregano, rosemary, etc could all be delicious!

any kind of oil - enough to be spread all over the cookie sheet

sliced almonds - just enough. you can skip this if you don't like nuts or are allergic.

Preheat oven to 400 F. Oil the pan. just basically combine all the ingredients together on the pan to avoid washing additional dishes. and pop the pan in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or until the cauliflower looks roasted, NOT BLACKENED. 

and you are DONE! 

Enjoy!

-hayon

Deborah Lippmann - Bad Romance: disappointing.. :(

So I gave in to my weakness and bought a nail polish.

I've always wanted to try a deborah lippmann nail polish - especially Bad Romance.

It's so pretty in the bottle. Black base polish with chunky pink glitters.

I've tried it in store before, but only a coat at most. I always thought it would be more glittery when I put on more coats and become chunkier in glitter.

So, when I tried it on after the purchase and the result was not as glittery as I wanted, I was disappointed.

I wanted the glitter to seem more patchy? and not so separated.

And another annoying thing was that after a different coat, glitters tend to get covered.

Also, the surface wasn't as smooth as I would expect from a 16 dollar nail polish.

After a day or two, it started chipping.

It is all very upsetting. But in the end, I do like it to a certain extent. I have never seen a nail polish like this one. I just wish it were... better! 

But, from this overall disappointing result, I just would never purchase another deborah lippmann polish. 

Sephora Haul & Christmas Gift from Mama

Hey guys,

Here's a haul video!

I am going to upload more videos soon since I'm on break now, finally!

Products mentioned:
Bobbi Brown Bronzer in Light Golden
Origin GinZing eye cream
Bumble and bumble really thickening serum
Boscia peppermint blotting linen
Qiora Moisture balance DH IV

Jenn's November Favorites

HOLA! Hope you guys are all doing well. Please excuse my semi-nasaly voice, I was sick (and still am as I write this) while I recorded this video.  


Products Mentioned:

• Revlon ColorBurst™ Lipstick - 075: Peach
• Jurlique Citrus Hand Cream
• Tube Wringer used on Jurlique Hand Cream
• Where to buy Tube Wringer
• Origins GinZing
• Brush Guard - Variety Pack
• Herban Essentials - Peppermint Towelettes (They have other scents as well)
• Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes
• Trader Joe's Soups :)

I would recommend all of the products that I mentioned in this video so go ahead and try checkin' 'em out! Happy Friday!

November's Birchbox - From Hayon

1. Atelier Cologne (that just came actually! and it smells pretty amazing. my boyfriend actually likes it better. so maybe it's unisex?)

2. Borghese: Fango Active Mud

3. LaROCCA Skincare: Champagne & Shimmer Supreme Creme

4. Zoya: Nail Polish in Izzy

5. Two Paper Dolls: Ampersand Coasters

**BaubleBar Bracelet!

Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate

Another video in the One Minute Review series, hope you guys enjoy! 


*It's expensive, but worth the money, truuuust.

one night stand (for your hand)

So a while back, I got this from Marc by Marc Jacobs along with a purchase I made at the store. When I got it, I didn't think I'd ever use it, but today, I was bored and thought, "why not?"


What do you think?

I rather like 'em, but they're supposed to last only for a day or two. I hope they last a little longer than that! 


You can find their website here. It's also sold at Sephora which you can find here.  At $15, they're pretty expensive and it's unlikely I'll buy 'em, but if I had the money, I'd definitely get them.  


-Jenn

11/11/11 11:11:11 AM

Did you guys remember to make a wish? 


If not, you can still make a wish tonight at 11:11(:11) PM.


But some can technical and say that according to military time, tonight will be 23:11 not 11:11. But that's all up to your own interpretation/preference. 


Happy Veteran's / Peppero Day as well!


-Jenn

ONE minute review - Eos Lip Balms!

We are going to try and do one minute reviews of products, movies, foods, etc. Just whatever happens to be floating (or sinking ha.ha.) our boats these days.  I thought it would be perfect to start off with eos Lip Balms since I've gone on crazy mode and have started to buy these like they're going to be discontinued. [Well, some are limited edition after all] 


Here's a recap:

• Strawberry Sorbet - fruity! like pink? like strawberries? then this is the one for you!
• Lemon Drop (w/ SPF 15) - obsessed with sun care? like lemons or lemonade? this is the one for you!    ** this one does smell a bit waxier than the others because of the spf. it also seems to not go on as easily, but once on your lips, they feel the same as the others.
• Sweet Mint - minty! like baby blue? like tingly lip balms? this is the one for you!
• Honeysuckle Honeydew - I know this one wasn't in the video, but that's cause I finished it and threw it away :(   I think this had to be my top 'cause I love the smell of melons! Melony and in a beautiful minty green case. 

OH MAN the pastel-y colors are sooo purty! must.get.medicated.tangerine.  Hayon had the summer fruit one and preferred the Honeydew one so perhaps one day, I'll try it, but for now, I'm going to try the tangerine one first!


Hope you guys like the one minute reviews! Definitely more to come so stay tuned! 

Meanwhile, subscribe to our youtube channel if you haven't already, follow us on twitter, and like us on Facebook! 

Sephora Friends & Family Sale Haul

Sephora got me with their friends & family sale this year. I had been waiting to buy these products but I didn't need need them so I kinda put 'em on the back burner for a bit.  But as soon as I found out I would be able to get 20% of my entire purchase, I decided, why not buy 'em all? muahahaha! 


So here are the things I bought:

• Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion
• Murad Acne Treatment Concealer - Light
• Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
• All-Nighter Long Lasting Setting Spray
• pureDKNY scent spray - 1 oz.

from Sephora's online store:

pureDKNY
Look good. Feel good. Do good. This pure new scent adds a drop of vanilla to a world that needs a moment of calm. More than a fragrance, it embraces a way of being that takes time out for the simple things, the things closest to the heart: love, joy, comfort, relationships, and community. The fragrance's top notes soar of the pure scent of vanilla. Accords of dewdrop petal, lotus flower, and Bulgarian rose harmonize with a floral heart of jasmine, freesia and lush orchid. It finishes in a cradle of warmth: white amber, creamy sandalwood.

The vanilla used in this fragrance is grown sustainably in Uganda. pureDKNY also supports CARE, an international development organization, in a specific microfinance project that will reach 900 Ugandan vanilla farmers, many of whom are women.

The bottle, organic in shape and inspired by a drop of water, appears to be formed by nature. The materials include 100% recyclable glass and a cap of high-purity aluminum. Its compostable box is made of sustainably harvested paper manufactured in a mill that uses 100% renewable energy.

Notes:
Vanilla, Dew-Drop Petal, Lotus Flower, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Freesia, Lush Orchid, White Amber, Creamy Sandalwood.
Style:
Simple. Calm. Authentic.

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pureDKNY Verbena
Look good. Feel good. Do good. This pure scent adds a fresh drop of verbena to a world that needs a moment of calm. More than a fragrance, it embraces a way of being that takes time out for the simple things, the things closest to the heart: love, joy, comfort, relationships, and community.

This fragrance's verbena calls to mind sparkling citrus and crisp green basil— a naturally derived ingredient sourced from Africa. The scent's overall character is fresh and bright. A light mix of floral notes, including honeysuckle, peony, jasmine petals, is balanced with a finish of white amber, sea moss, and vetiver.

The bottle, organic in shape and inspired by a drop of water, appears to be formed by nature. The materials include 100% recyclable glass and a cap of high-purity aluminum. Its compostable box is made of sustainably harvested paper manufactured in a mill that uses 100% renewable energy.

DKNY pureDKNY Verbena is an Allure Best of Beauty Award Winner.

Notes:
Verbena, Honeysuckle, Peony, Jasmine Petals, White Amber, Sea Moss, and Vetiver.
Style:
Fresh. Bright. Sophisticated.

UPDATE: I decided to keep the one with vanilla :)

Haul from Hayon: Sephora, Nordstrom & Korea!

Here's a haul video! I went a little crazy with shopping lately, and what better way to enable such habit than making a video to share with the world!?


The list of mentioned products is in the info bar of the video! (:

Providence, Rhode Island

Visited this tiny little town yesterday and yes, it is T-I-N-Y.  But my friend and I went over to check out the Half-Yearly Sale at Nordstrom, because there aren't any Nordstroms in Boston :(  I didn't end up buying anything, but I'm glad I went, just so that I can say I've been, haha!

October Favorites - From Hayon

Hey guys!

Here is my October Fav/Haul video (:

If you are wondering about any of the mentioned products, just read the info bar on the video, and you'll find out!

I apologize for the constant focus in-&-outs. The phone I used was trying too hard to be the best focusing video phone ever.

Thanks!

What's in Jenn's Bag?

Is it just me or is it super interesting to know what other people carry in their bag? Well now you can find out what's in Jenn's bag! Hope you guys enjoy.

FALL LOVES TAG!

THE QUESTIONS:

Beauty & Fashion:
1) What are your top 5 fall makeup items?
2) What is your favorite fall hair product?
3) What is your favorite fall Nail Polish?
4) What is your favorite fall scent?
5) What is your most worn clothing item & accessory?

Random Fall Questions:
1) Who's your fall style icon?
2) You're going to a corn maze, what do you wear?
3) What is your favorite Halloween movie?
4) What is your favorite Halloween candy?
5) What are you being for Halloween?

a bit of boston

travel with us to VEGAS!

sin city, baby. or..perhaps not. a very quick tour of the hotels on the strip. 

makeup routine

just thought I'd share my makeup routine. I mix it up every now and then but it's basically a variation off this somehow.  hope you guys enjoy :) 


& as always, if you enjoy our videos, please support by subscribing to our channel on youtube, we'd really appreciate it!

September Favorites! - From Jenn

Watch my video to find out my favorites from September!

JewelMint Haul - From Hayon

SIGN UP FOR JEWELMINT HERE.

Jewelmint features jewelry designed by Kate Bosworth and Cher Coulter. It is a monthly subscription service of $29.99 a month for jewelry. You take a style test when you sign up, and the site matches jewelry to your taste. If you don't see anything you like, you can just cancel the subscription for that month. So it is hassle and commitment free system.

Tom Ford Lipstick Update

So, I caved in and bought another Tom Ford lipstick. Well, my mom bought it for me. So nice of her (:  This time, I bought True Coral. It is so nice. The packaging as you can see is black now, whereas before, it was white. 

In the picture it looks red, but in person it's more coral than red. But, regardless, it is pretty bright and pigmented. The only downside is that if you mess up, it is impossible to get the color off your skin. So you have to conceal it.

My pink and coral lipsticks. I really liked the white packaging. 

Lids switched. (:

accent tag! - southern california (oc/la)

words:

• garage, herb, schedule, figure, jaguar, lieutenant, water, advertisement, vase, route, valet, tomato, leisure, address, eight, buoy, aluminum, aunt, wash, oil, theatre, iron, salmon, caramel, fire, sure, data, ruin, crayon, toilet, New Orleans, pecan, both, again, probably, spitting image, Alabama, lawyer, coupon, mayonnaise, syrup, pajamas, caught

questions:

1. What is it called when you throw paper on a house?
2. What is the bug that when you touch it, rolls into a ball?
3. What is the bubbly carbonated drink called?
4. What do you call gym shoes?
5. What do you say to address a group of people?
6. What do you call the kind of spider that has an oval shaped body and extremely long legs?
7. What do you call your grandparents?
8. What do you call the wheeled contraption in which you carry groceries in at the supermarket?
9. What do you call when rain falls while the sun is shining?
10. What is the thing you change the channel with?

REALLY quick tour of what's on my vanity

Product Review: Josie Maran Argan Oil

With the points I amassed from the endless purchase of things that I really "need," I spent 500 points to get the Josie Maran Argan Oil sample.
I've heard good reviews about these products, so I was excited to try them out on my own.
A part of me was hesitant to put oil on my face. For as long as I can remember, my skin's been oily and troublesome. However, since I passed my puberty awkward phase, my skin became more sensitive and dry. At least I don't have to worry about pimples as much now. And to risk that and put OIL that could easily cause breakouts ON MY SKIN???!! But, I figured, its a free product with great reviews.

The set came with three bottles. Not very big, but from what I've learned, it'll last me at least a month or two. There was the Argan Oil for face, and hair and Argan oil cleanser.

Unfortunately, the set didn't come with much instruction. But, I made do.

Argan oil for face: has the consistency of any vegetable oil haha. I usually put like 3-4 drops of it with the dropper and rub it with my palms and onto my face. it does feel a bit oily initially, but it's not too bad especially since you are supposed to use it as a night-time moisturizer, as it says briefly on the bottle. It is recommended for hair too. no smell. not much color. And you sleep with it on and wake up to find incredibly moisturized skin. not oily. I have not had any breakouts from it. I overall love the product and will purchase again!

Argan oil for hair: the consistency is way thicker than the moisturizer. Also, the bottle is smaller, but since you don't use a lot, it doesn't matter. Especially with my thin hair, I REALLY need a tiny drop. Honestly, I am not in love with this product. It does make my hair shiny, but I could definitely live without it. no smell -- I've heard that Moroccan oil does have a distinct scent to it that some disliked. no color.

Argan oil cleanser: it's the first time using oil cleanser. I'm still actually confused about what to do with it. I get a dollop of the cleanser and put it on my face to rub away the makeup. and I wipe it with tissues. But I just feel gross with it and I just wash my face again with Philosophy Purity cleanser. It does the job of wiping away my eyeliner and what nots. Maybe i'll just use it as eye makeup cleanser. But one thing that stands out is  the lovely smell of the cleanser. It's kinda citrusy? mandarin orange blossom scent. Very pleasant. And another positive from this cleanser is that I want to try other oil based cleansers! I don't know if i'd purchase this again though.

This set also came with a lipgloss and a mascara. Lipgloss is pretty good, except the brush was hardened almost to the hardness of plastic which made me confused at first since it hurt to apply. Then it loosened up with some force. I'm not a huge lipgloss person, so I was ehhh about it. However, it smells like caramel which is pleasant. this product is pretty sticky, but all glosses are soo... And the mascara didn't really impress me all that much.

JULY FAVORITES! - makeup

Hi guys!! We're so sorry that we've been away for so long :( It's taken some time to get everything in order but now our youtube channel, twitter and blog themes all match! just seemed more cohesive that way. we also now have a facebook page, so like us! So we have our favorites for this month and since this is our first one, it's kind of more like our favorites in recent months. 

Jenn: 
Victoria's Secret Pro FX Lip Scrub
Clean and Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate
Anastasia Clear Brow Gel
Kat Von D Tattoo Liner

Hayon:
Make Up For Ever HD Invisible Cover Foundation

Living Proof Full Thickening Cream

Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion Tube

Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner

Chanel Rouge Coco Hydrating Creme Lip Colour Lipstick - 11 Legende

Jenn & Hayon:
Eos Lip Balm
Tom Ford Lipstick

OUR VIDEO:

seattle

An updating of sorts is in order!! so way back when in MAY hayon & I decided to take a trip to the pacific northwest. The landscape up there is absolutely beautiful and I really miss all those trees!  Here's a few photos I took while we were there :)

of course we wouldn't leave you without any videos! 

-Jenn

santa barbara

When we visited the santa barbara mission last summer, we got there a little early and had a lot of time to kill.  

cute stuff, eh?

-Jenn

hi guys!!

& welcome to our blog.

we'll be posting a whole bunch of random FUN stuff, so stick around!!