July Favorites

Hi Girlies :)

 Summer is almost over and so is my vacation *sigh*. I know I'm acting like a child, but you know what I mean lol. Here are my favorite things for the month of July. Although the weather wasn't that hot here in SF (it was actually really cold and foggy ugh tell me about crazy weather), I kept my makeup light and fresh. Hope you enjoy!

1. SkinCeuticals Purifying Cleanser & Micro Exfoliating Scrub

 This was a prize from Cheryl's Giveaway and I'm so so glad that I won, because these are such great products. The cleanser is very gentle yet good at cleansing. It doesn't lather that much, but it's also not like one of those Aveda cleansers that feels like lotion on the skin and doesn't lather at all. The scrub is even better! It has tiny tiny beads, hence the name, and feels so good and I mean sooo good on the skin. Sorry it's really hard to describe how it feels more than good haha. But yeah, I will recommend it to anyone with any skin types - even people with sensitive skin! Both of these products have a 'no scent' scent which is great.

2. MAC Cremeblend Blush in Optimistic Orange (MAC in Lillyland '10)

 This blush is gorgeous. It looks kinda scary in the pan, but blends out as a really nice pink-orange. I use this blush all year around, but tend to use it more when I'm tanned - like right now :). Not really sure if it's a limited edition product, because I think you can get this at MAC Pro - I could be wrong, but yeah if it is, it's a shame cuz it's a gorgeous color. 

3. MUFE Aqua Liner #12

 This liner was my best friend during the month, because I've been training for the half marathon. Through all the sweat (haha gross) from running 8+ miles, it seemed to stay right in place. It does have a slight glossy finish which I'm not a big fan of, but besides that, I give two thumbs up. The applicator is in a good size as well.

4. Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in #48 Evasion

 I always had a doubt for Chanel cosmetics, but I guess, when it comes to lipsticks, you pay for what you get. The color isn't that special, but the finish is bomb! I found that it makes my lips look more plump and healthier. Great for everyday makeup - you don't really need a mirror to apply it, it's one of those easy lipsticks :).

5. The SF Marathon 

 If you have been reading my blog and following me on twitter, you know that I went for the half marathon on July 31st. And guess what? I happily finished the course in 2:29:54! It's obviously not the best record, but I finished!!! SFM managed to plan the course so nicely and the weather was great. Such a great experience and worth the hurt :).

What were your July Favorites?

I'm Finally on Twitter!!!

Yup, I'm finally out of my cave... Let's follow each other :).

twitter @ daydreamamy

Pics From Korea 2

Here's part two!

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shopping @ shinsa (신사동 가로수길)

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this is where I would run every morning

me and my sis @ kangnam (강남역)

my cute little sis - she is all grown up!

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shopping w/ my sis @ COEX (코엑스)

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cute puppy @ shinsa (신사동 가로수길)

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Grocery shopping!

the infamous Market O Brownies - not worth the hype really,

Korean style - Chinese food! mmm

That's pretty much it! Hope you enjoyed :)

x

Long Time

Hi Everyone^^

Sorry I have been incredibley MIA!!! I was super busy with finals and then got sick :(. I know it's totally random, but I'm in S.Korea at the moment, so will be back with a haul very soon haha. Let me know if there are any must-have-products I should buy during the trip!

xxx

Amy

The Versatile Blogger Award

Hey Everyone^^

I am so happy to say that I received the Versatile Blogger Award! Thank you so much, Jessy (J's little place of Girly Heaven)! I really appreciate it! If you haven't checked out her blog, please do - she is so funny and cute :).

So, here are the rules:
1. Thank the person who give you the award, and link back at them.
2. Tell us 7 things about yourself...
3. nominate 15 recently discovered Blogger for this award.
4. Contact these bloggers and tell them they received the award.

7 Things About Me

1. I have an obsession with leopard print.

2. I lived in 11 different places.. I think.

3. I hate having long nails. In my head, long nails = germ beds.

4. I have 2 (younger) sisters.

5. I am always hungry. I can eat everything and anything at any time lol.

6. I love being in forests (especially red wood forests).

7. I always order a 'Sixteen Orange Juice with Ice' when I'm at Jamba Juice.

I Tag :

1. Diana / Glam Appetit

2. Lisa / COCOBELLA BALLERINA

3. Estée / Essie-Button

4. Caramella / HungryCaramella

5. Cushy / Cushyblushy

6. Edwina / Lala of Surprises

7. Joanne / Pouring Sentiments

Tag : 10 Things That I Love

Hi Everyone!

I was tagged by Gretchen to post 10 things that I love. Thanks Gretch ^^ I love doing these kind of tags!

Rules:
1) State who gave you this award in your post
2) State 10 things that you love
3) Give this award to 10 other bloggers, listing them at the end of the post, 
and notify them with a lovely comment


1. My Apples
I cannot live a day without these guys. period.

2. My Marc by Marc Jocobs Classic Q Hillier Hobo (Silver)

My bf got this bag for me a couple of years ago for my birthday and it's my favorite bag so far. The design is really 'me' and casual. It goes well with everything, because it's black and the style is pretty neutral.

3. Running

I'm not a very good runner by any means, but I really enjoy it. I try to run at least 3 days a week about 2-4 miles and it really lifts up my mood.

4. Hockney's Pictures

David Hockney is my favorite artist (along with Michelangelo) and this book shows a lot of his famous works with his own quotes. Love his art and sense of humor. VERY inspirational!

5. Mighty Leaf Organic Earl Grey

Best tea ever- and it's local! Don't get me wrong, I'm a coffee drinker for sure, but this is just too good!

6. Makeup!

Makeup makes me really happy :) Hope this is not too obvious :p

7. Japanese Magazines

I can barely read any Japanese, but I find it really interesting to look at all the pictures. 

8. Candles
I burn candles pretty much everyday in my room - I love anything pine tree scented or anything sweet.

9. Perfumes
I used to use only one perfume (MJ Pear - Limited Edition) for several years, because I'm just picky like that lol but now I'm starting to try out different things. I enjoy wearing the Flower Bomb, Burberry Brit Sheer, and Miss Dior Cherie.

10. Studying Art History and Human Anatomy
Haha I don't want to bore anybody here, but this is what I love reading about <3. 

I tag :
Emily / TheEmmiFace
Lucy / little lucy & pirates
Hollie / Randome Beauty by Hollie
Joanne / pouring sentiments
Malika /Malika Godt
Faith120604 / Faith120604
Amy / Rising Sun - Fasion & Beauty
Samantha / Samantha's Makeup Room
Chloe / Fashion n' Makeup
Valerie / Valerie's Timeline of Beauty and makeup

Thanks for reading <3
Amy

February Favorites

Hi Girls ^^ I can't believe it's already February Favorites time! ahhhh Time truly flies. This month, I haven't been buying a lot of makeup, but I still have a few beauty favorites along with other random things. Hope you enjoy-

1. Knit Sweaters : The weather has been really cold lately, so I've been wearing knit sweaters (underneath a coat) a lot. I like how they are super comfy, but stylish at the same time. H&M has a lot of cute ones right now.

2. Sephora Atomic Volume Mascara : Although it says 'atomic volume mascara', for me, it happens to be a fantastic lengthening mascara. The thin rubber wand is just perfect for my very short and straight lashes.

3. Missha Perfect BB Cream : I like this BB Cream, because it is extremely light weight, but still manages to even out the skin tone very well. Quite similar to the Laura Mercier's tinted moisturizer, but in my opinion, better. Has SPF 45 in it and gives a dewy finish. Not a big fan of the fragrance, tho.

4. EOS Max Pure Brown Circle Lenses : I have been wearing these pretty much every single day since I got them lol. Full review here.

5. Rumba Romance from Sephora by OPI : I have a short review on this here. Such a lovely color!

6. Coconuts from Whole Foods : Haha I know, this is a random one. But I did want to mention that coconut water is the most refreshing thing in the world. If you haven't tried it yet, you definitely should!  Oh and also, I recommend getting the ones that has hole in it. Cutting a coconut can be such a pain in the butt!

7. Maybelline Mineral Power Concealer : Originally bought this because of one of my favorite Youtube gurus linds1986. Great for under eye area. I love how this lasts for a long time and doesn't set on the fine lines that much.

8. Love Lettuce Mask from Lush : My skin loves lush masks in general :), but Love Lettuce has been really really good this month. Although my all time favorite is Catastrophe Cosmetic (blueberry scented one), I have been only using this mask. It is very soothing after a long day and leaves my face baby soft. It also reduces the appearance of large pores. The scent is amazing, too.

9. Gold Necklaces : I don't know if it's the weather affecting me, but I've been reaching for gold accessaries like a crazy person. This is very strange, because I usually go for silver tones all year around.

Thanks for reading ♥ Amy