Downtown Disney

This video is a compilation of two times that I went to Downtown Disney. The first time I went was with Hayon and it shows the first part of the video - the lay of the land. The second part of the video is the fireworks that go off at Disneyland, every night I believe(?) and you can see them for free by standing right outside the park entrance. The second part of the video was filmed when I took my friend to check out the fireworks. Hope you guys enjoy :) Thanks for watching!

Update from Hayon

I have to apologize for the hiatus from my part!
I'm sorrrrrry!

I've just been stumped with school and work with not even time to catch a proper break. :(

I will upload videos as soon as I can. I have some filmed, just not edited!!
yikes.


It's becoming more and more apparent that growing up is so difficult.
Maybe i'll make a video on job search and what not soon!

Would You Rather Beauty Tag

Watch us answer some zany questions about beauty! Thanks for watching :)

1 Min. Review of Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream

Hayon and I have been lovin' this eye cream lately! 


You can find it here. 


From the Origins website: 

Nature's clinically-proven morning-after eye cream instantly reduces dark circles. Unsightly bags and puffiness virtually disappear. And Origins proprietary complex of Caffeine from Coffee bean, Panax Ginseng, Magnolia Extract and natural optic brighteners rapidly wakes up, refreshes and restores radiance to tired eyes.

So it was ginseng!  


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Santa Monica Pier

Headed over to Santa Monica Pier when a friend visited me from out of town. We went into Pacific Park (the mini amusement park on the pier) and rode the roller coaster (as you can see in the video). We went on a weekday when there weren't that many people so we got to ride it twice which was pretty exciting :) Hope you guys enjoy!

Butter London - Bluey

When Ulta had the buy one, get one free butter london sale, I snatched this gorgeous cerulean blue glittery nail polish. It's my first time wearing this one, and I have to say that I am impressed with the quality. 

In the picture, it's just two coats and no top or base coat. 

I've been wearing it for around four days, and it has not chipped!

And it's so festive and pretty (:

I totally recommend this one! and just Butter London in general!

Skincare Morning Routine from Jenn

Hope you guys enjoy this little video of my skincare routine I follow every morning. Here are the steps:

1. Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash
2. Kiehl's Oil Free Ultra-Facial Cleanser (without Clarisonic Mia)
3. Kiehl's Oil Free Ultra-Facial Toner
4. Kiehl's Oil Free Ultra-Facial Gel Cream
5. Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream
6. Dior DiorSnow White Reveal Moisturizing UV Protection SPF 50

December FAVES!

December Favorites from both me AND Hayon!


Hayon:

• Clinique Airbrush Concealer - Neutral Fair
• Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks - Cabo Coral
• Bobbi Brown Bronzing Powder - Golden Powder
• Givenchy Rouge Interdit Satin Lipstick - Black Plum
• Yves Saint Laurent Gloss Pur Pure Lip Gloss - #5
• Kat Von D Tattoo Liner - Trooper

Jenn:

• Murad Acne Treatment Concealer - Light
• Benefit Dandelion Blush
• Laura Mercier Créme Lip Colour - Rose
• Anthropologie Earrings: Pave Posts - Assorted & Twisted Glass Danglers - Gold

Recipe of the Week - Chocolate making ideas!

Hi guys,

I know I am a little late in posting this, but I thought I might as well share it anyways. I love making peppermint bark right before christmas to give as gifts and to enjoy. They are so easy to make, delicious and pretty! This year, I decided to expand my options a bit and make different kinds of chocolate to give as gifts. 

Peppermint bark:

All you need is some baking chocolate (semi sweet, sweet or dark) and white chocolate and candy canes. I usually get a bit more semi sweet chocolate than white--1.5:1 ratio?

1. melt the chocolate (non-white) -- be careful not to burn the chocolate. I usually put it in a bowl and microwave at 50% power for 10 to 30 seconds, take it out, stir, and if not completely melted, microwave again for a shorter amount of time at 50% power. you know that you burned the chocolate if it becomes chunky and hard to mix.

2. get some parchment paper and pour the melted chocolate onto the sheet. I usually don't worry about the shape, but I try to make it thick enough.. maybe half a nail depth? hahaha

3. let it sit and harden. While you are waiting, put 5-6 candy canes in a ziploc bag and start crushing with meat tenderizer or hammer.. or any weapon of choice.

4. when the chocolate has hardened, melt the white chocolate and do the same thing as 1, and pour the melted white chocolate onto the dark chocolate.

5. Right after you pour the white chocolate, sprinkle the crushed candy cane generously onto the chocolate. Let it sit and harden.

6. Cut it into pieces and enjoy!

Dried cherries & walnuts in chocolate:

This one is just a random creation of mine. I found some dried cherries from target and had walnuts at home, so voila!

1. melt the semi sweet chocolate and pour it onto the parchment sheet. 

2. Before it hardens, sprinkle chopped cherries and walnut onto the chocolate. 

3. let it harden.

4. Pour another layer of melted semi sweet chocolate to cover the cherries and walnut. 

5. Let it harden and cut and enjoy!

This is how I packaged the chocolate. I got some boxes from Michaels and bought some tissue papers and folded it to fit the box. 

This looked a bit empty, so I ended up adding some cereal chocolate (too easy to even mention.. I just coated some rice cereal with melted chocolate..)

Naked 2 Palette Information

Hey guys,


Like I mentioned before, I ordered my very own Naked 2 Palette and have finally received it!

You can watch the video for more detailed information!
Enjoy!!!


And I definitely recommend buying this palette if you liked the first one.
I haven't played with it as much as I could since I've been doing really basic makeup everyday, but I love it!


-Hayon

Givenchy Rouge Interdit review

Hey guys,


I recently bought a lipstick that would be perfect for fall/winter season. I only have very bright colored lipsticks and felt compelled to get a darker one.


It was seriously difficult to find the perfect color that I had in mind, but FINALLY I found one--Givenchy Rouge Interdit in 19 Black Plum.

Isn't the packaging so purrrrty and unique? The only downside is that it's not as secure I'd like; the cap has come off the bullet part of the lipstick a couple times. Thankfully, it didn't make a mess, but still...

The swatch looks a bit redder than plum-y than in real life color unfortunately. the pictures just don't do this lipstick justice.

Angel's Flight to Angel's Knoll

I headed over to Downtown LA to check out the park in (500) Days of Summer. I got to sit on the bench and see the view of the architectural wonder that is Downtown Los Angeles. The bench has a plaque and everything! 


Make sure to park near Grand Central Market and then you can head through Grand Central Market and ride Angel's Flight up to Angel's Knoll for only 25¢! Make sure to ask for a souvenir ticket on the trip back down :)