I just want to say that I got my first Influenster Voxbox! I was surprised that I got to join my first campaign because my impact score is only 888.
Please watch my unboxing:
My final thoughts:
Eva NYC - Both products smell AMAZING! I’ve been using these products since I got this in the mail. It leaves my hair very nice and lush. I use the mane magic as a detangler and a primer before straightening my hair. As for the shampoo, my hair has been feeling smooth and luscious. It feels very healthy. It didn’t get rid of my dandruff but it did make my hair feel less dry than what it was.
Invisibobble - I love that this had 3 hair ties in this. It also came in my favorite color pink! Works really good. My hair is straight after tying it up with this, which is great.
Kiss Pageboy - these lashes are very wispy I love how it’s lightweight and it’s not too much. Very natural looking.the great thing about this, it comes with the glue. I love when lashes have the glue included.
If you have more questions about this app/website just let me know in the comments.
Sorry it’s been a while, there’s been a lot of construction at my place so I’ve been delaying this video and post.
Here is my Disney pins collection. I lived in Florida for 2 years and would visit Disney World whenever Mark was off from work. I honestly didn’t care for it because I’ve been to Disneyland before but it was Mark’s first time and he finally got to live his childhood dreams. He made me into it again because of his fascination for Disney.
My sister collected Disney pins back in 2003, I went to Disneyland for my 11th birthday. Then many years past, I’m 25 and I wanted to collect pins! ✨ whenever I look at them, it’ll take me to a special moment. 💖
If you ever go to Disney World and want affordable Disney merchandise I suggest going to the Disney Character Warehouse. It’s an outlet store that carries licensed Disney merchandise. There’s a lot of affordable Disney merchandise around the Orlando area that I’ve shopped at, but the Warehouse is amazing. It carries previous Disney merch like ornaments, clothes, mugs, pins, lanyards, etc. some of the items you’ll notice they still sell at the Disney Parks. Which baffles me because I wished I discovered this store sooner.
The reason why I highly recommend this store is because they sell pins here for a discounted price and what people do is buy the pins and trade them with cast members. So that is a definite life hack 😊
Another store I highly recommend is going to Uniqlo which is at Disney Springs. They have a lot of T-shirts that are Disney themed for only $10-14. I bought an Alice in wonderland shirt for $9.99 and it also came in a box that looked like the book with a pin. The pin isn’t tradable with cast members.
If you plan on going Disney World let me know, I’m really interested in buying the interchangeable bows for the Minnie Ears 😍
I used to work at a boutique that sold Pandora and Alex and Ani jewelry. Today I wanted to share my Pandora collection, not everyone will have the same bracelet. It’s all catered to their unforgettable moments. If you don’t know what Pandora jewelry is, it’s bascially a charm bracelet. They also sell rings, earrings, and necklaces.
I have more Pandora jewelry, than Alex and Ani, because they are sterling silver. Sterling silver has great longevity, if you properly take care of it. I store my Pandora in a ziplock baggie to lock out air and moisture to prevent it from oxidation. If it does start to dull overtime, they sell a polishing cloth for only $5. But I always recommend the cleaning kits which are only $15.
Wow, the SA in me is coming out today to play! And slay! I’m not by any means putting Alex and Ani down, it’s just that I gravitate more towards Pandora because I have small wrists. Alex and Ani is one size fits all so I always feel like the bracelets will come off. I have the Harry Potter bracelets from Alex and Ani. I love that Alex and Ani is made here in the USA and by recycled metals.
Anyways, the size I wear for Pandora is 6.7 inches and for the essence line it’s 6.3. I only shopped their sales because it was better than my employee discount. The Alice in a teacup is a Disney Parks exclusive charm. Meaning you can only purchase it on Disney property. I got mines when I visited Walt Disney World.
I love my Pandora jewelry because a charm will take me to a special moment in my life. When I look down I smile because it holds special memories. The birthday card charm is very sentimental because I got it from my friends in Jacksonville. It was a birthday that I’ll never forget!
If you have any questions, just let me know in the comments. I’ve been working at the boutique for a year. They do have cute releases ever since I quit that job (my hubby got stationed in WA). I loved building bracelets for other people and creating the visual displays for each drop! 💖
I love crystal healing and the metaphysical realm. My first crystal was a clear quartz from the 3rd grade, at the time I thought it was really pretty. Then in college my friend Jasmine was really into it and took me to a crystal shop. It suddenly turned into an obsession.
I personally believe it works for me, you put so much power into your beliefs that your mind can control anything. The power of your mind is an amazing feature. You have the will to harness the inner power of your being, that you’ll attract your manifestations in the waking life.
I’m a very spiritual person, so if I lost you, I’m sorry. It’s all about the law of attraction. If you think positively in your life, then you’ll see the positive energy. I’m not always positive, so meditating with my crystals keeps me centered and grounded.
Life is an amazing balance of good and bad. If life was always good, then you wouldn’t gain the knowledge from past lessons. Nothing is ever a mistake, everything that happens, is a valuable lesson. Remember that.
I’ve been in a funk lately that I needed to cleanse all my crystals and draw out negative energy from my life. While I was cleansing my crystals, I wanted to film my collection. Most of my crystals are gifts and some of the crystals that were in my collection I gave to my friends in Jacksonville. I never regift crystals because I believe it’s bad juju. I have duplicates, the more the merrier, it creates a home of harmonious energy.
Most of my collection are from a store called Where Crystals Rock, located in Hawai’i. They have a great selection and price range. The smaller tumbled stones are $3-5. Wands are $15-30+, depends on the mineral. I always wanted a copper wand, they say it’s great for facials.
If you go to a crystal shop by any chance just pick stones that call out to you, they’re most likely the ones that will help you. I believe the crystals call to you. You were drawn to them because you sensed its healing properties. You’ll be surprised which ones you’re drawn too. I was too! 😊
If you’re not really into it, the power of prayer is also powerful. I created this blog with the intention of sharing my life and beliefs. I’m not trying to pressure or sway you into thinking otherwise from your own. Thank you so much for reading and have a beautiful day. 💖
One of my interest, is tarot reading! Growing up my mom didn’t approve of tarot cards and witchcraft because she’s very superstitious. But I was always drawn to it. My older sister, Michelle had a Wiccan book that I’d look at. She was really into it because of the tv series, Charmed. She used to tell us we’re the Halliwell sisters because all of us start with the letter M and there’s 3 of us. The power of three.
One day after work, I stopped in at Barnes and Noble, that’s where it all happened... At the corner of my eye I saw the word “Victorian”, I walked up closer and it said Fairy Tarot Cards, I snatched that book up like no tomorrow. It had my name written all over it. I love the fairy lore and myths.
Which brings us here today, for every season there are different tarot spreads. This is my Spring Tarot Spread. The Herald of Spring is basically calling in the new season. He’s helping me pick my cards. Basically he’s the mascot of this spread.
What to expect in Spring?
My first card that I picked up is The Conjuror (The Magician). It is very weird, but I feel like the universe is giving me so many signs that I can’t ignore this now. I had picked up this card on my last reading in the winter 2017. Seeing it today makes me realize that I do have potential in life and I need to use it for good. This card is becoming my favorite from this deck because it’s a Major Arcana.
What is brewing...
The second card I picked up is the 2 of Winter (Two of Swords). This is something that I have to over come, since I started this blog I want it to thrive and flourish like the flowers in spring. But I can’t let poor decisions or no decisions, at all, constrict me from my future. If that makes any sense. It means stalemate, indecision, truce, blocked emotions. Which is true, I do have the potential to start something amazing. I just have to be decisive and not procrastinate. My sisters always motivate me to put more content out there. It always has to be consistent, and don’t be lazy.
What are the fruits of my future...
And lastly, the Stars card. Another Major Arcana card, we are all connected to the universe and everyone has their path. Trusting the universe is a key role to having faith and courage. I always have doubts in my mind about if I’m doing the right thing. My endgame, I want to be self employed and my own boss. I’m happy that Mark is letting me focus on my blog and YouTube. I just don’t want all this hard work, stress, and tears to be for nothing.
Doing my tarot cards always gives me great insight. I know this can also relate to people out there who are struggling with what they want in life. My advice, you all have the potential to succeed in whatever your mind and hearts desire. You have to trust the universe and make smart decisions, also have faith in yourself! You can accomplish anything, and if you keep failing at it like me, I’m here for you! Let’s be brave and courageous together!
Happy 1st of May! I hope you are all doing great so far in your week. As an homage to spring, I created a YouTube channel. I know it’s cliché but I feel like people would rather watch a 5 min video vs reading a 2-3 paragraph post.
I have no clue what this YouTube channel is going to be categorized as, just that I want to show you more about me and my interests. They say you have to focus on a niche and run with it. Then expand when you do have an audience.
My first video is my dog Ziggy, I wanted to educate people more about chocolate schnauzers because when they see her they tell me it’s not possible to have one. AKC does not acknowledge them as a breed because back then they described a schnauzer the typical salt and pepper coat. I say screw it, all dogs matter and she shouldn’t be labeled a “mutt”. She’s my chocolate schnauzer and I stand by it 110%.
I have her family tree paperwork, her dad is a chocolate schnauzer and her mom is a parti white and black schnauzer. You can see her coat has specks of white and it creates an illusion of an ashy brown coat. That’s what I love the most about her. She’s named Ziggy after Ziggy Marley.
After my cousin passed away we kept thinking about the song on a Beach in Hawaii. This also played during his funeral, it’s originally a love song, but like many songs-there’s different layers to it. Coincidentally, she shares the same birth month (September) as my late cousin and uncle. I knew that it was a sign for me! Ziggy needed to be part of my family. No regrets, she’s one of my lights in my life.
She’s been there for me through my sadness. She’s kept me company when Mark got deployed to Japan. She’s my protector at nights when I’m feeling scared. She follows me around the house to make sure I’m okay. I wish she could talk to me and tell me what’s on her mind. She’s a great Kleenex when I’m sad. Through it all, I’m happy she’s in my life. Even though she favors Mark over me...
The weather here is gloomy, it’s been like this for the past 3 days. I’m the type of person that needs to do something to let her creativity out. So on days I can’t shoot outfit posts, I will do a video! I’m so excited for what the future holds. Thanks so much for following my journey!
Today is a very special topic because I want to share my journey into blogging. During my 3 year hiatus, I did a lot of self reflection, now I’m ready to restart this journey.
After countlessly getting denied on Lookbook.nu, I decided to start a blog in 2009, I wanted to share my style. Back then, Lookbook was very selective, you would have to apply to get invited. Now, everyone can join it. I’m guilty for having one, but no grudges. All love.
Always trust the process
I always had a fascination for fashion and style. Heck my mom even signed me up for Susan Page Modeling in Hawaii back in 8th grade. Growing up, my inspirations were (and still are) my sisters and my aunty. My aunt would sew my Halloween outfits, prom dress, ect. I used to sketch designs and she brought it all to life. It was magic!
In high school I would go thrift shopping and buy high waisted shorts or rompers and style them with my favorite oxfords. I even participated in a fashion show my senior year with my life long friend Ian. We went on a school field trip to Honolulu Community College together and was interested majoring in fashion.
Then in college, I started actively updating my blog here and there, hoping to make it a career. Sadly it was my downfall, I started becoming something I’m not. Buying all the “trends” in brands that were not in a budget of a struggling college student. I used to work on campus to support myself, I paid my last semester on my own... textbooks, fabric, tuition.
🌸I believe for every raindrop, a flower grows🌸
I remember when blogspot first did Adsense, they told me I needed to keep trying and get more views. Once I finally did, it took a long time to see any income. It was exciting at first but I had to keep trucking it through just to get a dollar. I felt so defeated, I even tried to stand out and make videos for each look. Anything to get recognized.
I kept thinking that life was a competition and I have to be on trend to stay relevant. I started becoming superficial and narcissistic. Trying to get as many followers on chictopia, lookbook, and blogspot. It was unhealthy.
Don’t validate your life on likes
People don’t like talking about their failures because their ashamed. Don’t be, it what makes you, you. The reason why I stopped sewing, was because I felt humiliated during my fashion line review in college. I let it get to me, I felt that fashion wasn’t my love but my enemy. I wasn’t passionate about it. I hated it. I resented it. My blog and sewing didn’t make me happy. I was mentally defeated.
After years of solitude, I had to find myself, fall in love with fashion again. My friends in Jacksonville inspired me to start an Etsy. I showed them my line I made in college, and they loved it. They created a spark that I thought had disappeared.
That’s why I wanted to revive this blog, I enjoy writing. I want to share my sewing creations, show you my outfit posts, link you to music that I’m vibing with. I want to ignite your passions and dreams.
Right now, my goals are: writing substance for this blog, getting back to sewing and creating an Etsy shop. I’m doing this because it makes me happy. Everyone should strive for happiness. Happiness always comes within. Do things you love and what makes you happy! 💖
✨This song soothes my soul whenever I’m feeling sad✨
Before I moved, Luyela and I wanted piercings, to commemorate my time in Jacksonville. I have a helix piercing so I wanted to get something new, that’s when I stumbled upon daith piercings.
An anecdote on social media state that daith piercings heal headaches, but I don’t think it’s “medically” accurate. I’ve been to an acupuncturist and understand pressure points. But does it really rid all headaches? This really intrigued me because I get a few migraines. I’ll let you know if it prevents my migraines in my 6 month update.
I searched for more pictures with daith piercings online and I admire BVLA’s rose gold Afghan. Hopefully, I save up money because it gets really pricey. Although it is an investment since it’s gold. I don’t see myself changing my own piercing once it’s healed and the gold won’t irritate my skin.
Overall I love my piercing, but it’s the most complicating piercing to date. This is the first time I got hypertrophic scarring. I researched if others got the same reaction, and we’re all on the same boat. This reassured me because I thought I would have to take it off.
To rectify the keloids I do a salt water soak for 7min/day and a salt paste at night. Fortunately the keloids went down on my upper inner part of the daith. Never rotate or scratch your ear, it is my
guilty pleasure but I’ve learned to control myself. I also put tea tree oil on the keloids, never in the piercing.
What’s your favorite piercing? Share it in the comments below.
While living in Florida, my coworker Angelina, introduced me to Rae Dunn pottery. Her mom had a beautiful collection in her hutch, and at that time, I didn’t really care for it.... until I held my first mug!
Yes, it does start all with a mug, then you’re down that rabbit hole of Rae Dunn madness. This style of pottery is perfectly imperfect. To any non Rae Dunn collector, they say, “it’s a basic white mug with random words”. What collectors see (myself included) is a 2-10 hour drive “hunting” at TJ Maxx, Marshall’s, and Home Goods.
I never knew acquiring this pottery was stressful and disheartening. The first Rae Dunn piece that I bought “in the wild” were dog bowls. If you’re new to collecting, the coveted pieces are items that have the Long Letters. They also produce other collections including glassware and seasonal items.
Unfortunately, there is a high demand for LL items and you have to grab them before resellers. The first time I knew it was a “competitive” hobby was when I got my first Rae Dunn mug. I will never forget that day when this nasty reseller accused me of taking her photo. I literally was taking a Snapchat of my first mug and how it was red inside. I start bawling my eyes because she’s yelling at me, making a scene. I have never in my life felt this much hatred.
FYI, I do NOT have a Facebook.
I simply posted my first LL mug find to my friends on Snapchat. The workers at TJ Maxx were so kind enough to comfort me. I do not have any qualms with resellers. I know a lot about supply and demand, but it doesn’t mean you have to be impetuous. Can’t we all just practice kindness?
I value myself to never be in that predicament. Ever. This craze will not numb my soul and happiness. Now that I live in Washington, it’s hard to find, since everyone collects in my area. It does help me appreciate my little collection.
Share your crazy Rae Dunn experiences in the comments. I want to hear from you 🖤
