I Dyed My Hair + Tips For Dying Asian Hair!

   Before I start this blog post, I want to give you guys an idea of what kind of hair I have. I pretty much have what you would consider your "typical" Asian hair: pitch black with some grays, thick, and near impossible to color. My experience with hair dye started about a year ago when I went on vacation in New York. I wanted to get my gray/white hair covered up which was what led me to a salon to get my hair colored. The color I chose was a redish/purplish tint. Ever since then, I have been dying and tinting my hair various shades of red, brown, and last November,  I attempted to go bleach blond. Let's just say, the results were quite different than what I anticipated and while I did like the color, I wanted something more normal for prom which is what led me to my most recent hair color change.

Here is what my hair looked liked before-

And now After-

While the hair color isn't super even, I am still satisfied with the final result! The dye helped fixed my uneven coloring and hid my growing roots. The hair dye that I chose to use was from John Frieda in the color Light Ash Brown. I have tried many home dyes before and I have to say that John Frieda has one of the easiest applications out of all them. Their dye uses foam which makes it better for people like me who can't tell if they've missed a spot. The dye is kinda like shampoo and you just lather it onto your head. It even smells really nice in comparison to other dyes!

The only negative I have to say about the brand is that it does not cover up gray/white hairs well. This might not be a problem for most of you, but for me, it does become kinda of an issue. 

Here is what the hair dye looks like and the contents-

The box gives you an idea of what your hair will look like after, however I always find these guides to be quite inaccurate. I think it might have something to do with my hair texture/dark color and maybe the fact that the models had previously bleached their hair? I know that whatever color I choose for my virgin black hair would most likely only look like that color when I am under direct sunlight. So for anyone with Asian hair and who want to dye their hair, I suggest going a full shade lighter than what you want in order to achieve that color. 

The instructions for the dye was fairly simple and hard to mess up on especially since everything was numbered.  

You basically take the bottle with the color and pour it into the bottle with the white foam. Then you replace the cap and flip (not shake) 5 times to mix the color in. For me, I actually had to turn the liquid ~10 times because after 5 flips, I realized that the dye hadn't turned to foam and was still watery =0   

I probably look a little off here because I have no makeup on... 

After you get the foam/dye onto your hair as evenly as possible, you now must wait ~25-30 min for the color to set in. One thing I personally like to do to help the color be accepted more is to wrap a dark colored bag on my head and blow dry it ever 10 min or so. Heat helps your hair absorb color better which is why I did this or else why would I put a plastic bag on my head haha? 

After time is up, the next step is to rinse your hair out with warm water. Do not use shampoo!! I say this because if you use shampoo, it will wash away your hair dye. You must continue to rinse your hair until the water runs clear. Once that happens, you put in the conditioner that came with the kit, let it sit and then rinse. The conditioner smells delightful and it is also extremely moisturizing... actually it might just be too moisturizing. There was a point where I thought I still had it in my hair even after rinsing numerous times. It did give me sleek and healthy hair after which is nice! 

Me with we hair.. it looks black but when it dries...
I look like this-

If you guys are looking to dye your hair, I have some tips for you to ensure the best results as well as ways to keep your hair healthy after! 

• After dying, condition you hair heavily. Don't wash your hair for at least 3 days if possible so that the color can fully embrace your hair stand.
• Stay away from salt water and chlorine as much as possible!
• Use sulfate free shampoos and conditioners as they are better for your hair and doesn't cause color to fade.
• While we are on the topic of shampoo and conditioners, try to use products designed for colored treated hair!
• Don't over brush or style your hair as your ends are probably quite damaged
• Don't dye your hair too often as this could cause hair loss
• Healthy hair starts from the inside so if you find your hair dry and damaged after the dye job, try loading you plate up with more healthy fats such as avocado, nuts, and olive oil. These healthy fats will replenish you hair from the inside leading to healthy hair on the outside! 

Good luck to everyone who want to dye their hair! I think dying you hair can be a fun change for anyone especially since summer is right around the corner. If you want a different color but are nervous about it, I would say to go to a salon and have it done professional. That way you can ensure a good looking hair color!

Have you ever dyed your hair? '

How do you guys feel about blond hair on an Asian? 

Dancing In Coral

  Now that the spring weather is finally here, I have been feeling quite upbeat and preppy! Spring is a time for bright and fun colors such as coral and mint. I love all these colors and I can't wait to wear them! The only thing that I hate about the spring is all the AP exams. I have both my English and History exams this Wednesday. (six hours of testing= over 100 multiple choice and 6 essays!!!) I cannot wait for it to be over!

Here, I am wearing a dress I got from Sugarlips. I absolutely have fallen in love with the store and the dresses they sell! This dress that I have on right now is the coral reef dress. The dress is an adorable coral color. It's fitted up top and flares out at the bottom. I am a fan of dresses like this that flare out at the bottom. I find this style to flatter me very well and plus I love twirling and whirling around in them! The dress also features mesh cutouts in the front of the dress that remind me a bit of my Faviana prom dress haha. I find that the cut outs add some sass to this dress making it more unique than your typical flare dresses. 

I was originally going to pair this dress with some flats, but as you can see from the pictures, it was incredibly  sunny out so I opted for a pair of flip flops instead. For my accessories I wore a pair of bangles that I got in February. This set of coral and peach  bangles fit perfectly with the coral theme! The colors just scream spring to me! 

After my Ap exams this Wednesday, everything will be smooth sailing. School doesn't get out until June 21st, but my ap classes will be basically movies every class and no finals! I am so excited to get the test over with and hopefully past them. Plus next weekend is prom which makes me even more ecstatic!! I already have chosen to wear my Faviana dress, but I have no idea what to do with my hair and makeup yet. I am looking online for some inspiration, but so far I only have accomplished the fact that I want an up do to show off my back haha. Do you guys have any ideas? 

Dress- Sugarlips
Bangles- Charlotte Russe
Shoes- Kohls

Are you guys enjoying the spring weather?
What do you think of clothes with cutouts like my dress? Love it or hate it?

I also have a giveaway going on now from Oasap.com!! Check it out here!! =)

Oasap Giveaway!!

Hello guys!! I am so excited to write this blog post today because I get to give one of you guys a chance to win a free item from Oasap.com . I have visited oasap's website before and I really do love how they offer such a wide selection on their clothes and the prices are quite fair as well.
The lovely people over at Oasap contacted me earlier this week asking if I would be willing to host a giveaway on my blog and of course I accepted! They are giving away 8 key pieces from their new sping/summer collection and one lucky winner gets to chose a piece to receive free of charge! I truly love and appreciate all my readers and it makes me so excited to know I can give back to you guys with this giveaway!

All Possible prizes from Oasap.com

If you want more details about the items, feel free to check out the links below!-
http://www.oasap.com/skirts/27767-candy-color-skater-skirt.html
http://www.oasap.com/skirts/28739-elegant-mini-skirt-with-chiffon-overlay.html
http://www.oasap.com/trousers-leggings/27416-shining-galaxy-print-leggings.html
http://www.oasap.com/hats/28450-sweet-floppy-hat-with-floral-embellishment.html
http://www.oasap.com/t-shirts-vests/28260-effiel-tower-print-short-sleeve-t-shirt.html
http://www.oasap.com/t-shirts-vests/28656-cute-pink-panther-print-short-sleeve-t-shirt.html
http://www.oasap.com/t-shirts-vests/27657-sleeveless-round-neck-crocheted-lace-vest.html
http://www.oasap.com/dresses/28066-fashion-sleeveless-chiffon-dress-with-asymmetric-hem.html

To enter, you must do all 4 of the mandatory options below. The rest are optional to give you extra entries. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway  Please share this giveaway with your friends by the way! The contest can only go on if their is at least 50 entries and seeing how my blog is on the smaller side, I am worried I can't reach 50 entries.
Plus the more entries, the merrier right?

The giveaway starts today and you have 10 days to enter. The contest officially ends May 26, 2013 at night and I will announce the winner on May 29, 2013 in my blog post =)
If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment and I will get back to you as soon as possible!

Good Luck to everyone who enters!!! I will be back next week and you guys can look forward to seeing a new hair color on me! No more blonde (well orange) hair with dark roots!! I finally fixed my hair just in time for prom. I didn't want my roots to mess up the beauty of my prom dress! haha

Forever 21 Haul (Pic Heavy)

   2 weeks ago I was doing some online shopping over at Forever 21. The site had so much new clothes and they were all so cute! I originally wanted to wait for a bogo sale or something, but they never had one and I couldn't resist the clothes so I went ahead and brought them with a 10% discount I found. I got a few new items along with a pair of pink sandals. To qualify for free shipping, I needed to spend $75 so my sister helped out with that by purchasing a few items herself! Ever since I've introduce her to the store, she has fallen in love with it as well since the clothes are always in trend and they are on the cheaper side!

Now onto the haul!  

(if you click the caption, you can go straight to the item for more info.!)

3/4 Sleeve Denim Jacket

Spiked Denim Vest

Studs on my vest!

I have seen denim jackets everywhere now a days. They are perfect to wear over a tank top or a dress. I never owned any denim jackets so I was super excited to get one. The first jacket is a dark wash color and would look great with a tank top. The second jacket is a lighter wash and has some suds near the shoulders. I love having the studs there because when I pair this with a lacy dress, it would add some punk.

Knit Sailor Shorts

Braided Thong Sandals

I love the high waisted shorts I got! They fit perfectly and are so comfy!! I can def. see myself pairing them with a tank top for a cute and stylish look. These pink thong sandals are also really cute! Pink is my favorite color so I just had to pick these up!

Here are the items my sister got- =)

Lace Sleeve Top

Lace Detail

Polka Dot Dress

Oversized Key Tee

Floral Chain Headbands  

She loved everything she got! Her favorite item was the key tee! Personally I love her polka dot dress so much that it makes me wish I ordered one in my size!!  

I really love everything I got and it was def. worth the price!! The shipping was decent since it only took a week. I have heard of orders from forever 21 taking several weeks to arrive so I feel pretty lucky that I didn't have to wait so long. I hate when I order something and it takes so long to arrive that I forget I had ordered it!! Has that ever happened to anyone haha? 

What is your favorite item from the haul? 

What stores do you always shop at?? 

Feeling Like A Busy Bee

The outfit that I am showing here is one that I find to be super cute yet casual at the same time. Its finally becoming sunny, warm, and humid (I hate humidity) here which equals skirts, dresses, and shorts for school! I cannot wait since that means the school year is almost over and I am about to become a senior! 

I got this top a while ago on sale. If I remember correctly, I think it was only 9 dollars. Getting deals on clothes is one of my favorite things! This might sounds weird, but whenever I am shopping online, I almost always refuse to buy an item unless I get a coupon code for it or I get free shipping! Shipping can get quite expensive sometimes especially if you are shipping overseas. I mean $8 to ship a $10 item is not worth it to me. With that price, I might as well go to the store myself and pick it up haha.

I love the loose fit of this top. It's so comfy and perfect for the warmer weather we have been having. I chose to pair my black and white stripped top with a pair of gray jeans. I love the way the gray contrasts with my top. For shoes and jewelry, I wore my sparkly black flats and a gold colored ring with the words love you engraved onto it.

Shirt- Forever 21

Jeans- Kohls

Flats- Forever 21

Ring- Charlotte Russe

This has been quite a long and busy week for me (school wise) and it's not even Friday yet! I spent a good chunk of last Saturday in school to take the dreaded SAT's. It was my first time taking the test so I didn't really know what to expect. Testing went from ~8 in the morning till 1:15 and man was I exhausted after. I don't really know how well I did, but either ways, I think I will have to retake it again in the fall. Besides the SAT's, I also have AP testing coming up soon which means more homework to prepare us. I don't quite see where the teachers are going with this because they are stressing us out not helping us... oh well, I cannot wait till all these test are over with! After that, it'll be easy sailing! 

What do you think of my outfit?
Are you guys a fan of loose tops like the one I'm wearing?

Maybelline Color Whisper and Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm Review

Hi Everyone, this is Cindy here and I will be doing a guest post for my sister. Today I will posting product reviews on the Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balms and the Maybelline Color Whispers. These products are currently new on the market so me being a lip product fanatic, I just had to snatch these up when I spotted them. Before I get started, I wanted to show you guys swatches off all the colors -

Berry Twist, Apricot Twist, Rose Attraction, Who wore it redder

And now onto the reviews-

The first product you see is one of the jumbo gloss balms, in 230 Berry. This is my favorite color that I have tried. I use it pretty much everyday for school. It gives great pigmentation, but not so harsh that I can't use it in the day time when I go out with my friends. I recommend this color for anyone that has fair to medium skin or enjoys berry tones.

Next, is another gloss balm in 240 Apricot. This color is a must-have for the summer time. As you can see in the swatch, there is a hint of coral inside. Now most of you know coral and bright colors are in this summer season, so this product fits in well with the known trend. However, I'm not much of a trend follower, unless I truly like it. With that said, I don't wear this color on my lips as often as 230 Berry since I personally find berry to complement my skin tone better.

Overall, I really enjoyed these two products. Each stick packs a punch of color and my lips never feel dry or cracked when I have them on. One thing I slightly dislike about the product is not the product itself, but the packaging it is in. The cap to the product comes off too easily in my opinion and that worried me because I wouldn't want color to accidently get in my purse. However, I still do love the product and I know I will be getting a couple more shades to try out soon.

Now to the Maybelline Color Whispers. First you see color 75 Rose of Attraction. At one point I used to wear this color everyday. It's my lip color, but better. I find this shade to be so natural looking and perfect when I want to enhance my own lip color. With the color whispers, I don't have to worry about my lips being cracked when I put this on since it covers them up perfectly.

Lastly, is the Color Whisper in 45 Who Wore it Red-Er. Now to answer the name, definitely you. As you can see on the swatch, it is a bright, bold lip choice. This color will make you stand out especially during the day time and at night. I would recommend wearing this color when you go out at night or if you have an important job meeting. This color is not straight up red, but instead has a tad bit of pink to tone it down. However, even with the added pink, this color is still extremely bold and can make you stand out in a crowd.

Overall, I liked the Maybelline Color Whisper, however, I don't think I will be expanding my collection with  Color Whispers. I feel that the colors are a bit too sheer for my taste and doesn't give enough variety. One thing I am in love in this product is the packaging! I love the font on the cap. It looks so slick and gives a romantic feel. I might actually buy this product just to have the lid haha!

Overall Grades-                        
Covergirl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm- A
Maybelline Color Whisper- B+      

These products are both really nice and they each offer their own good qualities! I would recommend you guys try both of these products for yourself and see if you like it!

Have you tried any of these products before?
Which one is your favorite?

My Faviana Prom Dress!

    If you remember this post a few weeks ago, you would know that I was lucky enough to receive a shout-out and a dress chosen by Ashley Benson from Faviana!! Knowing that I had won literally made me the happiest person on earth!!  The dress Ashley chose for me was her favorite one. It came in three colors and the color I chose to get was a deep blue! I love the color blue and I find that this color matches my skin tone quite nicely!! I got my dress during the week of my spring break when I was in New York. This meant that I could not see my dress until I got back!! (One of the first things I did when I got back was try on this dress!!)  Along with the dress, I also got a phone case and a catalog of all Faviana's dresses!!

This dress is really something!! The fit is perfect and I love the rich blue color!! This dress is also quite reveling which I love. At first, I felt a bit uncomfortable in it since I have never worn something so reveling in the back, but I quickly began loving it. 

This dress is a perfect mix between elegant and sexy! The length is perfect for me and the reveling back is something that no one would expect. Plus the mesh cutouts on the side also add a touch of sexiness which I love. The fact that it is so unique also means that no one else would have the same dress as me! (I hope)

I actually showed my friends some pictures of my new Faviana dress and they were in awe. They loved the mermaid effect the dress had and they said that the cut outs showed of my figure nicely! I agree 100% with them and cannot wait to show them the dress in person! Prom is slowly falling into place for me now. It's only 24 days away from today (May 25) and I already have a dress and a date! (Yes, I got one, although it's more like a friend, but I am fine with it!) The next step is to figure out what shoes to wear and my makeup. I am thinking some silver shoes and maybe a smokey eye? For me nails, I am thinking of a lovely color that my sister has. I think it matches my dress well! 

I want to give a big thank you to Faviana and Ashley Benson (it would be really cool if she saw my blog haha) for giving me this dress and letting me have an amazing prom! This is going to be my first ever prom and I am excited too experience it. Prom is one of those things that only happens once in your lifetime and I can't believe mine is coming up soon!!

 Looking back on that day when Ashley gave me a shout out, I still cannot believe it happened. This is the first time something so big has happened to me and I am still ecstatic over it! 

If you guys want to see more pictures of the dress I got and the other colors, check it out here at Faviana.

Do you love the unique style of this dress? (I really do!!!!)

What do you think I should do with my makeup and hair? 

Heels- Kohls

ohhh and one more picture to show you guys. I hope my date doesn't see this because it would be kinda embarrassing, but this is what he gave me- 

A sign and roses!!