Wednesday, April 14, 2010
what a nightmare
Most of my friends know that I've been somewhat unhappy/annoyed in my current living situation. I love where I live and I love my apartment, so I've just been dealing with it. My roommates told me they were moving out tonight...in two weeks. If anyone knows of anyone looking for a place to live or want to spread the word about a possible sublet/permanent place to rent, I would be really grateful. Comment or message me and I'll forward you the Craigslist ad. Thanks!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Plum lipstick FOTD
This looked so dark to me when I put it on, but it doesn't look so bad in pictures.
Make-up rule to break #1: Don't do dark lips with dark eyes.
I find that it doesn't matter too much with Asian eyes, so you can go bold with your lips and eyes. I'm wearing dark brown shadow and I lined my lashline and waterline with black eyeliner. I think it's probably a good idea to wear lots of eyeliner with a dark lip. Almond eyes might get lost if you don't darken your eyes, and you end up being nothing but lips.
Rihanna does it!
Also, I think it's interesting that whenever I hear her on the radio, she says her name "Ri-Anna" and the rest of us continue saying "Ri-Ahna."
Make-up rule to break #1: Don't do dark lips with dark eyes.
I find that it doesn't matter too much with Asian eyes, so you can go bold with your lips and eyes. I'm wearing dark brown shadow and I lined my lashline and waterline with black eyeliner. I think it's probably a good idea to wear lots of eyeliner with a dark lip. Almond eyes might get lost if you don't darken your eyes, and you end up being nothing but lips.
Rihanna does it!
Also, I think it's interesting that whenever I hear her on the radio, she says her name "Ri-Anna" and the rest of us continue saying "Ri-Ahna."
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
"do your research"
Accosted by two hyper college-aged people outside of the Ralph's on Barrington the other day, I figured I had some time to hear out their spiel. The guy started talking to me about Save the Children, Forbes most efficient charitable org or something like that. They go overseas, build schools, dig wells, I don't even know. I nodded politely and said, "Oh, so you're like an NGO."
"What's an NGO?" he asked. I looked at him quizzically and his partner quickly jumped in, "Yes, we're an NGO!" She started talking to me about how I can sponsor a child and he or she will write me letters. I asked some questions about the structure of the org---do they work with local government? Are they an independent entity? Then I asked if they had been overseas and participated in the projects.
"We actually don't work for Save the Children," they admitted. What?? They worked for a third-party fundraising org.
"So you just go out and fundraise for whichever charity you get assigned to that day?"
"Well,we don't HAVE to," they hedged. But you kind of do, I thought, in order to get paid.
A week later, different people, same fundraising org accosted me on my way out. I said something like, "You guys don't even believe in your cause. You're getting paid to convince me to donate."
The fundraiser guy objected and said, "Do your research!" as I walked away. Are you serious, guy? Research is all that I do.
"What's an NGO?" he asked. I looked at him quizzically and his partner quickly jumped in, "Yes, we're an NGO!" She started talking to me about how I can sponsor a child and he or she will write me letters. I asked some questions about the structure of the org---do they work with local government? Are they an independent entity? Then I asked if they had been overseas and participated in the projects.
"We actually don't work for Save the Children," they admitted. What?? They worked for a third-party fundraising org.
"So you just go out and fundraise for whichever charity you get assigned to that day?"
"Well,we don't HAVE to," they hedged. But you kind of do, I thought, in order to get paid.
A week later, different people, same fundraising org accosted me on my way out. I said something like, "You guys don't even believe in your cause. You're getting paid to convince me to donate."
The fundraiser guy objected and said, "Do your research!" as I walked away. Are you serious, guy? Research is all that I do.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
DIY hair color
In the midst of writing my massive paper, I decided to color my hair. I went one shade lighter. Here are the results:
Before:
After:
The stuff I used (it was on sale at Rite Aid for $5):
Before:
After:
The stuff I used (it was on sale at Rite Aid for $5):
Friday, April 2, 2010
fave work outfit
I love white button downs.
top and skirt from H&M
Great tips from Corporette.com for button-downs:
1. Beneath the white shirt: Wear a bra that matches your skin tone, and a white camisole, no matter how convinced you are that no one can see through it.
2. It should fit you at the bust. If the shirt is gaping, size up.
3. If you wear it untucked, it should hit mid-hip and should never be longer than your suit jacket.
4. Collars should stay on the inside of the suit jacket, not splayed on the outside.
5. Try not to put your white shirts in the dryer to avoid yellowing.
top and skirt from H&M
Great tips from Corporette.com for button-downs:
1. Beneath the white shirt: Wear a bra that matches your skin tone, and a white camisole, no matter how convinced you are that no one can see through it.
2. It should fit you at the bust. If the shirt is gaping, size up.
3. If you wear it untucked, it should hit mid-hip and should never be longer than your suit jacket.
4. Collars should stay on the inside of the suit jacket, not splayed on the outside.
5. Try not to put your white shirts in the dryer to avoid yellowing.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
dresses for a gray day
Sleeves that flutter, a noticeable yet dainty bow, a little teal to break the monotony.
Asymmetrical neckline. Lace detail. Pockets. What's not to love?
Clearance aisle: 1, me: 0
The Asian in me loves clearance aisles. I ventured into the Ralph's aisle the other day and grabbed a bag of English muffins for 80 cents. I came home, reached into the bag and it was soggy. The moisture seemed to be coming from the raisins. I couldn't find the expiration date, but I did find the original price. It was around $1.60. I saved 80 cents, 80 lousy cents on some questionable English muffins. You win, Ralph's clearance aisle. You win.
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