Ebay Listings!

Hi guys!

I'm currently selling 2 items on Ebay, Benefit Cabana Glama Makeup Kit and Khroma Beauty Double Take Lipstick & Lipgloss. Click the link at the end of this blog to be redirected to the products!

Benefit Cabana Glama Makeup Kit is currently €24! RRP: Around €39.50 http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Benefit-Cabana-Glama-Makeup-Kit-/191456965697?

Khroma Beauty Double Take Lipstick & Lipgloss -Flame €10 - http://www.ebay.ie/itm/KHROMA-BEAUTY-DOUBLE-TAKE-LIPSTICK-LIPGLOSS-FLAME-/191434580850?

Postage to Europe ONLY (€4)
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Fall: Stroll in the Park

Sometimes, the simplest things can lift a burden off of your shoulders. Things like making yourself a cup of tea or watching re-runs of your favourite TV show. For me, I like to go outside. Whether that's taking a stroll in the park or hiking up a mountain, I find it to be quite relieving.

Anyways, since I had trouble attending a Google Fest and I ended up being unable to attend it, I had time to walk around the city by myself at about 8AM. Of course, barely any shops were open so I decided to go to the nearby park, St. Stephens Green. Since it was Autumn, the park was full of many autumnal colours and the ground was covered with leaves of yellow, brown, red,etc. I decided to whip out my phone and capture the beauty of nature:

Yours Truly,

ChiChi xox

Overload!

Hi guys!

I'm so sorry that I haven't posted a blog post for about a month! I've just been so busy with tests and homework now that I'm in an exam year which is literally so stressful and overwhelming! I promise you that there will be a proper post this weekend and I'm currently working on one right now! 

I hope that you guys understand and thank you for your patience!

Yours Truly,
ChiChi xox

♥Back 2 School: Fashion♥

Hi everyone, 
I am back today with my tips on back to school fashion! I know a lot of people ,ALL around the world, can wear their own clothes to school but there are also others who are obliged to wear a uniform, sadly, including me. :(

I also know that a lot of people struggle with what to wear for their first day back in school or what to wear all week! There are many people who like to either dress up or dress down for school which is why I made a combination of both to suit everyone's needs. 

Monday (Cute and Girly)
So, I thought this outfit would be perfect for the typical girly girl who also likes to dress casually! I LOVE the dress and I think that's what basically makes the outfit! 

Forever 21- Rhinestone Heart & Key Necklace €3.95:  http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_necklace&ProductID=1000104796&VariantID=&lang=en-US

H&M - Floral Dress €19.99: http://www.hm.com/ie/product/36516?article=36516-A

Forever 21 - Classic Cardigan €7.00: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sweater_cardigans&ProductID=2000110594&VariantID=&lang=en-US

 Hi White Converse

Tuesday (Comfy and Casual)

This is my personal favourite because I'm the type of person who likes to ALWAYS dress comfy and casual! I basically live in hoodies! Although I love my Mickey, I have to say the "Doc Marten" lookalikes are pretty sick.

H&M - Lace Up Boots €29.99: http://www.hm.com/ie/product/29696?article=29696-A

Forever 21 - Favorite Zippered Leggings €11.99: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?br=LOVE21&Category=bottom_leggings&ProductID=2000052126&lang=en-US

Forever 21 - Mickey Mouse Raglan Sweatshirt€14.95: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sweater_sweatshirts-hoodies&ProductID=2000102930&VariantID=&lang=en-US

Forever 21 - NYC Varsity Hoodie €19.50: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=sweater_sweatshirts-hoodies&ProductID=2000102930&VariantID=&lang=en-US

New Look - Black Frame Clear Pin Stud Glasses €6.99: http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/accessories/black-frame-clear-pin-stud-glasses-_300845601

Wednesday (Bright and Colourful)

Even though I love my hoodies, I like to dress up sometimes and go all formal and stylish. The main focus of this outfit is the playsuit and I just think it will look good on everyone!

New Look - Blue Strappy High Neck Floral Print Playsuit €29.99: http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/playsuits-and-jumpsuits/blue-strappy-high-neck-floral-print-playsuit_322338549

Boohoo - Elle Ponti Blazer Jacket €21.99: http://www.boohoo.com/boohoo-plus/elle-ponti-blazer-jacket/invt/pzz99852

Forever 21 - Westward Studded Sandals €19.90: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=shoes_sandalsflipflops&ProductID=2000124686&VariantID=&lang=en-US

Thursday (Effortless and Chic)

This is an example of how you can take a basic item, that most people would have in their closets, and turn it into a stylish and a chic outfit. My advice is to pair a bright and an eye-catching pair of shorts or a skirt with a plain and simple top. 

New Look - White Pocket Tee €8.99: http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/jersey-tops/white-basic-pocket-t-shirt-_304392010

River Island - Turquoise Floral Skort €37: http://eu.riverisland.com/women/shorts/skorts/Turquoise-floral-skort-659322

Forever 21 - Chunky Curb Chain Necklace €8.95: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_necklace&ProductID=1055880047&VariantID=&lang=en-US

Forever 21 - Botanical Woven Wrap Shorts €12.45: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=acc_necklace&ProductID=1055880047&VariantID=&lang=en-US

Forever 21 - Tropical Journey Shorts €14.75: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?BR=f21&Category=bottom_shorts&ProductID=2000065249&VariantID=&lang=en-US

Converse: Low White Converse

Friday (Everyday Casual)

This outfit is for the "girl next door"! It's comfy and it gives you a cute, innocent look.

New Look - Parisian Black Floral Print Semi Sheer Kimono €24.99: http://www.newlook.com/eu/shop/womens/tops/parisian-black-floral-print-semi-sheer-kimono_313127009

Forever 21 - Cutoff Jersey Racerback Tank €4.95: http://www.forever21.com/EU/Product/Product.aspx?br=LOVE21&Category=love21_tops&ProductID=2000060830&lang=en-US

Bershka - 5 Pocket Skinny Jean €19.99: http://www.bershka.com/ie/en/woman/woman/jeans/bershka-5-pocket-skinny-jeans-c1132027p4163503c433.html

H&M - Loafers with Tassels €19.99: http://www.hm.com/ie/product/39340?article=39340-A

That's it for today. Thank's for reading and I hope I helped you in some sort of way! Thanks for reading and come back tomorrow for my next blog post! Comment down below what your favourite outfit was! ♥

Yours Truly, 
ChiChi xox

♥Back 2 School: Study Tips & Tricks♥

Hey guys!

Today, I am here to help you guys out with your studying! Appealing, right? Anyways, I know how it feels to be stressed out after every school day due to the bundles of homework, tests, etc. and towards finals week, the pimples make a comeback. I also know that sometimes I used to find it hard to study until I learnt some of these tips and tricks by my sisters and friends.

1. Pay Attention
Trust me, this will be hard. Even if you're teacher is rambling on and on about a boring topic, PAY ATTENTION. This will help you understand the topic and maybe even the subject! This will also help you with your studying because the first step to studying is to understand.

2. Take Notes
Some people learn better by reading their notes over and over again. By taking down notes, you are also taking in the information into your brain. It will also help you when you have either a test or a final on the topic, you will have your own notes that you can go back to and revise whenever you want. You may also take down some notes that are not in your textbooks but may be in your tests. 

3. Highlight
This is ESSENTIAL for me. Highlight the important parts and don't go overboard with it! Studies show that students study better with coloured pages rather than a dull and basic piece of paper, so all my students out there, get your highlighters!

4. Take Breaks
A lot of people study continuously and go endless nights without sleep. GIVE YOUR BRAIN A REST. Let your brain sink in the information. You're brain does get tired and studies show that those who get at least 8 hours of sleep, do better in tests because their brain is well rested and all the information has sunken in.

5. Ask Questions
I know I struggled with confidence and self esteem in school which resulted to me being shy and secretive. I barely spoke but this changed when I realised I was doing HORRIBLY in many different subjects. I also realised that those subjects were the ones where I NEVER asked questions and I barely spoke to the teacher. When you ask questions, the teacher will be able to help you with your problem instead of you sitting there in confusion. You will understand the topic/subject and maybe someone else was thinking the same thing.

6. Good Relationships
Communicate with your teacher. Try to build a good relationship with her/him as you will then build up the confidence to ask questions. I also noticed that A LOT of people who like or have a good relationship with their teachers do well in the subject that that particular teacher is teaching.

7. Organisation
This basically means organising your life. Organise and clean your studying space because you won't feel claustrophobic or clustered. Also, find a studying space and commit to it because you will get used to your surroundings in that particular space. Step two, organise your schedule. Commit to a particular hour or two everyday and dedicate it to only studying!

8. Learning Type
Find out your learning type. This will help you study better and faster. There are 3 learning types: visual, auditory and kinesthetic. If you study better by listening to notes, you are an auditory learner. If you study better by seeing diagrams or reading your notes, you are a visual learner and lastly, if you study better by moving and acting, you are a kinesthetic learner.

I hope these tips help you with your studying and you will do well in your future exams and tests, blah blah blah. Come back tomorrow for my next post in my "Back 2 School" series. Comment down below any other tips you have that have helped you with your studying! ♥

Yours Truly, 
ChiChi xox

♥ Back 2 School Beauty ♥

So...here we are again. We, my friends, are all going back to school whether we like it or not. This is a depressing and miserable time for us all. I know how you feel BUT I am here to bring you my "Back 2 School" guide to give you my tips and tricks on getting back into the swing of things. This will be a three day series which means I will be posting a new blog post everyday for 3 days and they will include different topics such as beauty, fashion, etc.

Today, I will be discussing "Beauty". Now, I've seen a lot of makeup disasters when I was in school. These range from orange foundation lines to sharpie eyebrows. Trust me, girl, that is NOT the look you want to go for. So this is what I'm here for.

1. First, we want to start off by applying some BB cream. Now, I recommend the "Garnier Miracle Skin Cream". It is a colour adjusting cream with a light to medium coverage.

2. If you have dark circles, which I am pretty sure you will after those endless nights of no sleep, add a little more BB cream under your eyes. Next, we are going to skip onto powder. I LOVE the "Stay Matte" by Rimmel. It's cheap and it mattifies your face! 

3. We all want some colour to our face so, I would apply either a blush or a bronzer. If you choose to apply blush, I would recommend Sleek's "Rose Gold". It is a natural peachy colour and the shimmer in it gives you a nice highlight! For bronzer, I would use Bourjois' "Delice de Poudre". 

4. For the lips, I would just apply a lip balm. I normally use Nivea's "Lip Butter" or just the plain and simple Vaseline.

5. To avoid the Sharpie look, just apply a tinted eyebrow gel to give you a natural finish. I recommend the "Master Sleek Brow Mascara" by Maybelline.

6. I like to keep my eyes nice and simple so I would just apply white eye shadow on my inner corners and some mascara. I use the "Rocket Volum' Express" by Maybelline and Rimmel's eye shadow in "Glam Ice"

So, that is my back to school look to prevent you from getting the "Oompa Loompa" look. Come back tomorrow for my next "Back 2 School" post and remember less is more. ♥ Comment one thing that makes you excited about going back to school.♥  Prices listed below. 

Yours Truly,
ChiChi xox

Maybelline is having a "3 for 2" offer so you get one item for free!

Garnier Miracle Skin Cream - €11.49 http://www.boots.ie/en/Garnier-Miracle-Skin-Cream-Anti-ageing-and-skin-transforming-care-50ml_1433008/

Rimmel Stay Matte - €5.99 http://www.boots.ie/en/Rimmel-Stay-Matte-Pressed-Powder_1015573/

Sleek Blush "Rose Gold" - €5.49 http://www.boots.ie/en/Sleek-MakeUp-Blush_1395726/

Bourjois "Delice de Poudre" - 10.29 http://www.boots.ie/en/Bourjois-Delice-de-Poudre-Bronzing-Powder-Medium-Dark_35023/

Maybelline "Master Sleek Brow Mascara" - €7.49 http://www.boots.ie/en/Maybelline-Brow-Drama-Sculpting-Mascara_1365297/

Rimmel Eye Shadow "Glam Ice" - €5.95 http://www.boots.ie/en/Rimmel-Glam-Eyes-Mono-Eye-Shadow_1051063/

Maybelline "Rocket Volum' Express" - €11.99 http://www.boots.ie/en/Maybelline-The-Rocket-Volum-Express-Very-Black-Mascara_1379055/

Nivea Lip Butter -€3.09 http://www.boots.ie/en/Nivea-Lip-Tin-Vanilla_1288107/

Vaseline -€2.59 http://www.boots.ie/en/Vaseline-Lip-Therapy-Petroleum-Jelly-Original-20g_1421/

New Tumblr!...04/04/2014

Dear Diary,

I made a new Tumblr today after getting nagged by my sisters to make one. So, yes, I gave into the hype. Sadly. :D Anyways, it probably took me an hour and a half to make as I wanted it to represent me so I will have my Tumblr linked down below if you want to follow me!

Even though I have made a Tumblr in the past (forgot the password lol), I am still a HUGE noob when it comes to Tumblr. I'm more of a Twitter and Instagram kind of person but I wanted to go ahead and try out Tumblr.

I just realized that I have done NOTHING today! I was supposed to workout, practice playing the piano and tutor my cousin today but have I completed it? NO. So, I am currently sitting here watching the Fifa World Cup. France vs Germany 0-1. Anyone else having a lazy day today?

So, I guess that's all I've gotta say. I'm soooo bored but also sooooooo lazy. Ugh! I guess this will be a short ass post.

Yours Truly,
ChiChi xox`

Tumblr: dayumchichi.tumblr.com

Sleepover!...1/07/2014

Dear Diary,

So, today has been a LONG ass day. I had to wake up at 10am today and must I remind you, I am not a morning person at all! Two hours later, my mom forced my sister, Tina, and I to go and collect my little sister, Emma, from summer camp. Since I was still in my pj's, I had to run upstairs and get changed into something appropriate so I threw on a sweatshirt and skinny jeans and ran out the door. Two minutes later, I felt like a sweaty ass dog. It was about 20 degrees outside and everyone was walking around with barely NOTHING on while I looked like I was waddling my way to Alaska.

When I arrived at her summer camp, I got stuck in an awkward conversation with my old primary school teachers which I haven't spoken to in 2 years! While there, I was asked if I had completed my Leaving Cert, the last exam you take before leaving high school. I mean, do I look that old?! I'm nearly 14 years old with a chubby ass face and a mind of a 5 year old! I can't look that old! :D Anyways, it's probably because of my tallness. BTW I'm 5 ft 5 but no excuses!

Next, I had to pack my bags and walk to my auntie's house which is about 5 minutes away. My auntie invited my sisters and I to a sleepover last week. Hahaha. Again, the 5 minute walk left me so dehydrated and exhausted that when I got to her house, it looked like I had just escaped the Sahara desert.

After discussing our plans to go to Disneyland in 2015, we made chips and garlic bread, which tasted AMAZING. That also kind of ruined my plan to exercise today because now I feel like I've been carrying a baby around for 8 months. EXAGGERATION! I'm now also in a new duo with my sister called the "Cold Chinky Veins". I know what you're thinking. "Racist bitch". WELL, I'm Asian and us Asians always calls each other "chinks". Anyways, our first song is called "I Love Chicken" and we're punk soul. How long do you think we'll last? Hehe

So that's basically it for today....I mean there's also a lot of uninteresting things that have happened but that is it. Oh yeah! I also watched Belgium vs USA in the World Cup today. I was team Belgium and my auntie was team USA. I was like Kris Jenner watching a basketball match. HAHA. Guess who won? #BELGIUM

Sweet dreams,
Chichi xoxo