valencialala // indonesia beauty, fashion, lifestyle blog: February 2014

ETUDE HOUSE SAMPLE FREEBIES !

11:15 PM

2013

TRAVEL MAKEUP ESSENTIALS + FEW TIPS TO SAVE SPACE FOR YOUR MAKEUP !

3:41 PM

Hi Lavs,

Since I'm currently craving for a holiday so I think, why not make a blogpost related to it first :p

For me, taking some of your makeup essentials when you go on vacation is a must, because looking good on vacation is super important for me! We're gonna take tons of pictures and who doesn't want to look good in their vacation pictures!

So, here are my makeup essentials when I go travel if I have limited space. I don't say these are all that I bring when I go travel (Usually, I bring way more than these haha :p) It's just like what the title says, the essentials, in case I can't bring anything else, I think this would be okay for me (but then, come on, as a girl, we always bring more than essentials! Just in case, right? ;p)

1) Your favorite bb cream or foundation

I usually bring a bb cream or foundation for my base makeup (this is not my favorite but what I have as the perfect example at the moment). I think it's better to take a very affordable bb cream/foundation in a flexible packaging so it won't break when being put in the luggage and just in case it does break, it won't break your heart because it's affordable ;)
Also, I tend to choose a formula that is easy to blend so I can apply it with my fingers, or if you can't find any 'easy to blend' foundation in your stash, just take a small compact foundation brush (pardon my dirty foundation brush).

2) Eyebrow pencil, a spooly and tweezer

Even though my eyebrows are kinda okay on their own, but I just feel it makes a big difference when I do my brows. I always use a spoolie to blend the color better and make my brows look more natural. And since my brows grow pretty fast, a tweezer is a must or else my brows will go out of control! Tips: take a pencil that is already used more than halfway, so it is smaller ! :)

3) Eyelash curler and your favorite water proof mascara

Curling your eyelashes can make your eyes look more awake and ready to seize the day. Choose a water proof mascara because you don't want to get that raccoon eyes in the middle of the day. Focusing your mascara on the roots also can give the illusion of an eyeliner.

4) A sparkly white eyeshadow

This thing is really multi-functional my lavs!
Pop this in the middle of your eyelid, tear duct and brown bone to make your eyes looks brighter. Also highlight top of your cheekbones, bridge if your nose and cupids' bow and enjoy that healthy glowing face of yours.

5) Lip balm and Lipstick

I totally hate if my lips are dry because that hurts really bad! Thus lip balm is everyday thing for me. I always apply it either in the morning or night.

For lipstick, I suggest you to choose 'my lips but better color' which you can comfortably wear everyday. And…. a little trick that I do when I travel, I use lipstick as my cream blush as well, so it's better to choose a creamy formula for your lipstick ;)

And.. That's all my makeup essentials when I go travel! Hope that helped or entertained you in some way :)

What are your makeup essentials when you go travel?

xx,

Valencia

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BASICS

HOW TO LOOK CHIC WITH LITTLE PREPARATION TIME / RUNNING LATE

9:57 AM

Hi Lavs!

Is there any of you who feels the struggle every morning when you have to be prepared and look presentable in a little amount of preparation time? Well, I know I do.

As a working lady, every morning is a struggle for me.

I'm not a morning person, thus waking up early is already a difficult task for me.

Moreover, I have to look somewhat presentable and nice since I work in a fashion industry.

That's why I come up with this post since I believe I'm not the only one who struggle every morning when choosing what to wear! :D

INVEST IN BASICS

I think the key to look chic when you have little time to get ready is to add extra oomph to your basics. I find this is the perfect solution when you are in a rush, since you can easily find these items in your closet! If you can't find these items in your closet, maybe it's time to do a little shopping, sister ;)

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COLOR OPTIONS

For color palette of clothing items, I usually stick with muted colors like black, white and grey because you can't go wrong with those colors! It's perfect when you don't have time to try on your clothes since those colors surely goes really well together and also there won't be a problem if you want to add a pop of color with your accessories. I really like to add some colorful accessories to make the outfit more fun and vibrant!

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/104075441358649392/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/530791506054056522/

SHOES AND BAG

To complete up the look throw on a nice pair of heels or dressy flats and a nice bag.

Believe it or not, extra height not only will make your body proportion look better but also can boost your confidence ;) For bag, you can go with any style that you want, just make sure it's chic enough so it won't break your whole outfit :)

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/434456695274125150/

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/482237072570893245/

There are my tips to look chic and presentable when you are running late or just having a little time to get ready.
Hope with these tips, nobody will know that you just rush up out of your house without planning your outfit beforehand ;)

Do you have any tips for looking chic when running late?

xx,

Valencia

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