Vitamin guide. ++ DIRTY DIRTY BOTTLES

Hello dolls,

I've decided add to my beauty lingo page later this week perhaps making it a beginner to make up page because lately I've become aware of how many girls out there who wants to start with makeup that needs a little guidance. If there are any suggestions of what to add feel free to comment (:


                                        

Like my last post promised, I shall talk about vitamins today! I know some of us don't take any at all while some of us eat those pills like there is no tomorrow. (x I personally have some vitamins because they do help.... how you may ask? Well.... shall we see? (:

Vitamin A

I am sure many of us has heard the goodness of Vitamin A of how it is an actual amazing treatment to acne, as a pill. While when Vitamin A is present in cream it will brighten up the skin, reduce pigments, and restore skin back to normal growth pattern. It will even IMPROVE and PREVENT wrinkles. Although everyone should be careful because one shouldn't have more than 1.5 mg of the vitamin A per day or else it's toxic to the body! ( Then it'll seriously be NO TOMORROW for you! ) 

A product infused with Vitamin A I LOVE is:

Vitamin C

The good old Vitamin C that is present in many fruits help prevent and fight colds as well as keep us in good health. In tropical products with vitamin C will reduce pigments and fine wrinkles. The vitamin also helps protect against some UV rays along with reducing scars  Unlike Vitamin A, you can overdose on Vitamin C because the excess will be.... extracted..... into the toilet bowl... I hope xD

I do not buy actual Vitamin C serum but from time to time I do make my own from this recipe I got from a friend.... and I shall share it with everyone!

[I didn't have the time to actual make it so.... lets just pretend there is a nice picture of it even though there isn't]

D.I.Y. Recipe Vitamin C Serum

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  Materials:
  Empty lip balm container or a small dark colored bottle
• 1 teaspoon L-asorbic acid (vitamin C) or camu camu powder - Purchase at any health food store
• 1 teaspoon of distilled water
• 1 teaspoon of vegetable glycerine - Purchase at any health food store

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix the L-asorbic acid or camu camu powder and water with a spoon. Beat and crush the powder with the back of the spoon to completely dissolve the crystals. Stir in the distilled water and vegetable glycerine. Pour your serum into an empty container and voilà, homemade serum! Store the container in a cool and dry place. Apply a thin layer of the serum to your face at night. If you like the results, bump it up to two times a day.

TIPS! If your serum starts to turn yellow it means it's oxidizing and the Vitamin C effects are diminishing. You should throw it away and make yourself a new batch! To use your materials and save your money i would recommend to never make more that one weeks worth of serum or else it will go bad. And of course everyone has slightly different skin, this serum may work for me but it may not work for everyone. TEST IT OUT ON A LITTLE SKIN FIRST!

Vitamin D

It is believed that Vitamin D may prevent cancer.. but vitamin D most defiantly helps our immune system. Doctors recommends us to take 1000 mg per day for healthy bones! 

Tip: The sun does give Vitamin D but don't forget the sun also gives off UVB and UVA rays that are super harmful to your skin! So don't forget your sunscreen!

Biotin

For those who do not know what Biotin is: It is basically a B- complex vitamin which promotes cell growth and has metabolism of fats and amino acids. Biotin along with a good healthy diet will give us beautiful skin, strong nails and luscious hair. Oh, and good news! You can overdose on Biotin as well because it is just like Vitamin C ( It'll find a way out of your body) 

An older friend of mine who suffers from hair loss takes this Biotin pill: ( Just thought i would share xD)

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Just the other day, I was reading the newspaper (Its a miracle I actual picked up one because I just always read my news online) and there was an article about students in Surrey who are severely sick because THEY DRANK FROM EACH OTHERS BOTTLE! O.O 

                                      

Like seriously, one of these baby ^ contains amazingly A LOT of SCARY bacteria. I, myself, am honestly amazed because I often share drinks with friends ( you know,.... to be more "environmental" friendly when really you are just too lazy to get your own ;D) 

From this shock I did a little research over the weekend and I FOUND OUT MORE SURPRISING NEWS!

Did you know that those lovely cavities that dentists hates so much are CONTAGIOUS?! 

You see these pearly whites? WELL, they can become filled with cavity bacteria from just sharing a drink or a kiss. YUCK! or even worse, gum diseases are also contagious ( when to those without teeth, such as babies!)

So to finalize my research I've decided that I will not ever share my drinks and NO SMOOCHING for the greater health of myself and others. 

                                            

On my next post:

• A food edition post
• Tips for how to become sleeping beauty ( or just tips how to sleep well)
• general tips on makeup health
• AND REVIEWS ( I haven't had the time to come around to actual post one in a LONG TIME!)

Until next time! (:

With Love, Josie

Lost: Sumi doll; Eyeliner brush guide; sales and more.

My little brother has lost his Olympic doll, Sumi and he is so upset about it that he is now in bed crying about it. His doll wasn't even very new, Sumi was missing his hat and had has many accidents with the puddles, yet my brother's love for him is unbelievable. Sigh, I hope I can find Sumi for me! >.<

In case those who do not know how Sumi looks like: 

( He is the green one labeled SUMI ;D)

Josie's Eyeliner Brush Guide

So, I've decided to create an eyeliner brush guide for everyone because I believe it's super important to know what kind of brush will allow you what kind of looks. Also I extremely LOVE cream liner, thus knowing the important of the liner brush functions are a basic one must MASTER!

Anyways, here we go!

1.Tight liner//Flat Liner Brush:

A flat liner brush will allow smooth and even distribution of the cream liner or gel liner. The tight lining look allows more definition to your eyes without making an obvious drawn on line! Although I would recommend to check the firmness of the brush before using because if the brush is not firm it will not make a smooth and even line. 

++TIP++ do not use liquid or wet liners because tight lining will allow some of the liquid get into your eye and it may irritate it!

My favourite flat liner brush: Laura Mericer Flat Eye Liner Brush

2.Fine Flick of an Eye//Angled Brush

Okay, many people get the angled brush missed up with the ANGLE brush, so to clear things up the angled brush is ANGLED at about an 45 degree bent at the metal part as shown in the picture above. I would say this is my most frequent used brush because it allows one to create super thins lines that could be built up upon as well it enables the user to draw a cute little flick at the end of the eye. It is super easy to use, and I honestly think this is a great brush to start out with because it puts YOU in CONTROL of the fluidity AND movement! Due to the thin brush size it could be used with cream, gel or even liquid formulas.

My favourite bent angled brush: Sephora Pro Angled Eye Liner Brush #23

3.Statement Cat Eye// Angle Brush:

Whats a better way to make a make up statement than the famous CAT EYE look? The Angle brush is the official brush for that look. The cat eye is dramatic yet classy, and not to mention super easy to draw in with the angle brush. The sharp angle on the brush creates a sharp and clean line that is perfect for look. 

I use all sorts of angle brushes from the Sephora collection to Eco tools and I even tried Kirland. I find them fairly equal and provides nice cat eye looks. Although some of my friends say that the Mac 263 small angle brush works miracles. I have yet to try it out. 

Example of the looks:

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~~~SALES TIME! ~~~

Okay side note: Haha this is not really a sale BUT today I saw this totally cute and fabulous white leather jacket at Sirens with hood and everything for only $29.00. It has a tomboy yet girly look to it. I think it looks fantastic (: Sadly I personally didn't buy it because i already have a white leather jacket.

Anyways, off to my favourite store: 

I just went today to Sephora to pick up a cute make up bag or something and to my surprised THEY HAVE A SALE ON TOKIDOKI makeup bags. They are super cute, if you haven't seen them. AND you could get three of them for only $25 dollars. I personally only bought one for $17. 

                                                      

                                                     

Well... I am going to leave it at that today. I haven't seen huge sales much lately because of school I'll hope to update more sales next post! And perhaps talk a little about Vitamins as well.

Until next time!

North Face SALE!

Hello everyone! Haven't been here in so long >.<" Sorry, I've been just amazingly busy! There has been so much work i needed to do in school.

 I just wanted to do a quick shout out about the NORTH FACE SAMPLE sale this weekend, on Saturday September 24th from 9 am to 5 pm and on Sunday September 25th from 11am -4pm.
It will be at the Armanian church located at 13780 Westminster Hwy, Richmond.

I heard that there would be jackets , shoes, tents and more there!

Well thats all for today.

See y'all!
Josie.

Quick back to school fashion sale update

So... hello guys (: 

I've realized that I probably should have posted this post earlier because it's already FRIDAY and THREE more days before school starts for some of you guys. 

And just like my scatterbrain self I completely blanked out on actually writing a sales list on clothing!! So this particular post is going to be on sales that you could still make despite how close we are to school!!

Into the STATES we go~

For those of us who are still not aware that the "Premium outlets" in the states all have a labour day sale. They offer disgustingly nice sales for a wide variety of clothes. 

I am not exactly sure if Converse outlet store is still offering this sale because I personally have not gone down to the Seattle Premium outlet yet, but most years they have buy two shoes for $19.99 sale.    

There is a Crabtree and Everlyn across from CK at the Seattle Premium Outlet location and if anyone is looking for a little moisturizing for their skin throughout the school year, I highly recommend their hydrating cream with vitamin E and A (from their La Source collection) I vaguely remember when i got it on sale it was about somewhere $12-20 USD

Meanwhile in Vancouver Canada....

Oh busy busy me...

I haven't been out much looking around the malls and boutique lately due to work. (Hah even though I am actually slacking my ass off at work right now.... okay, no. I should say I am multitasking: blogging and working) Also because my lovely erm... cousins?  Mother's brother's wife's brother's family  moved out of my place since they found their own, I've been busy doing all the paperwork and address changing.

But here's what I've got: ( from the buzz in the air... or so I've heard.)

Sirens as usual has their Jean sale. Perfect for those who like to buy a decent pair of jeans for less bling. They also have their sale racks marked with $10.

Nine West  is having a 50% off sale on all of their older styles of shoes. Hey, they maybe older styles but a lot of them are still stunningly nice! I am not sure if it applies to hand bags as well.

I've spotted a particular sale at Footlocker on some sneakers... I am not 100% sure if they still have it... hopefully they do?  

So lately between work and among other demanding obligations, I've been an internet window shopaholic (  where i stare at an ipad or computer screen looking at pretty clothing for a very very very long time.... i know so bad for my eyes.) And I came across a few of my favorite fashion items: Blazers and scarfs!


I just wanted to tip those that want to buy a whole new wardrobe of clothes this year. If you are short of money but want have a new look, I suggest to spend your money on some cute scarfs. Just having one simple scarf can change your entire look! Its cheaper than buying more clothes and a scarf can be used in may ways.

For example:

or you can even accessorize your bag or hair with a scarf! ( You can even use it as a belt) 

Isn't the bow just adorable? and now for the head band scarf:

And Bag accessory? 

Have I ever mentioned how much I love blazers? I love how just throwing a blazer over a dress can make it so much classier! Heck if you throw on a blazer on any thing it almost instantly make you look so much more classy and elegant

I am still in the process of looking for a white blazer... any suggestions where?

but to prove my point on how classy blazers look: 

Okay so onto my next post! ON SKIN CARE!

See you next post (: Josie~