To be honest, this is my makeup from a Christmas party, but I'm planning on re-using it for a NYE party....if I even end up going. (Let's be real, I'd much rather spend my evening in bed browsing tumblr. This is what my sad life has come to...) Regardless, it's a fun but simple look- an easy smoky eye topped with tons of glitter. Oddly enough, I don't actually own any gold pigments/glitter....I'm going to need to change that. I made do with some copper glitter from Anna Sui & a shimmer white pigment as a inner highlight- brow highlight is my usual Watt's Up from Benefit! Lips are, of course, a default red. I don't wear foundation on a daily basis, but just for this I decided to whip out my Shu Uemura Lightbulb Foundation. Hair is messy as heck- I've taken to curling my hair every week as I usually do come holiday/party season, but my little baby hairs & flyaways just refuse to stay put, sigh. Apologies for the embarrassing amount of pictures- I like how they came out and I went overboard with the selfies!





So. New Year resolutions. Do you make 'em? I'm just not the type of person to be able to stick to something like that, though I do think I'll be making a list of things I hope to accomplish by the end of the year. This year, I'd decided to try and drink more water- I am drinking more now than I did before, but I still need to be drinking the recommended amount. Baby steps! 2014 wasn't really an amazing year for me, though my trip to Italy was definitely a highlight. I'm also glad I've decided to give this blog a second chance. (and I'd like to thank everyone that's been reading!)

For 2015...as cliché as it may sound, I'm really hoping it'll be a new start. I'm doing something slightly new at school, and I'm also trying to polish and change up my ~style~, not to mention keep chugging away at this weight loss journey. I've been surprisingly productive with blog posts this month, and though I'll be busy once again when school starts, I'm hoping to at least keep a consistent schedule that entails more than two posts a month, haha. Here's to exciting changes and new adventures in 2015- happy new year, everyone!

bring on 2015! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･ﾟ✧

It's been a while since I've braved the crowds to go boxing day shopping, but I received a bit of money from my relatives for Christmas, and instead of saving it like a GOOD RESPONSIBLE ADULT* would, I will most likely been spending it. (*as I have been told numerous times by my mom) As I'm an obsessive planner, I've decided to browse around to make a tentative list of things to keep my eye out for, and hopefully they'll actually have them in store...

First up- Aritzia! I've been shopping at Aritzia less and less frequently as admittedly it's a bit too pricey most of the time, but I do love a good sale there, especially on their dresses. Honestly, I love the fit and quality of Aritzia's products, so I can't even fault them for their prices. I've had my eye on the Belgravia dress for some time now (obsessed with that colour...and I'm always a sucker for lace), so I'm glad to see it on sale! As for the Lambeth, I'm unsure of how it'd fit on my awkward body, but I think it'll be a cute dress for winter, so I'll just have to try it out in store.


Secondly- Zara. Ah yes, another old favourite that's been too pricey for me lately.

Remember what I said about lace? Here's the Guipure Yoke dress:

While we're on the topic of shoes, these Freawiel boots from Aldo are pretty darn cool. I don't always buy my shoes from Aldo, but I love going in since their jewelry & accessories are always on sale- it's much better quality than Forever 21's!