'Vanessa Jhoy Blog

1 year later...

2012-02-16T00:42:00.001-05:00

Wow. Another year. Times go by so quickly!

These were the flowers I get last year in 2011! I preserved them, kept it in my room, and next thing I knew I had these roses for an entire year! Amazing! I hung the roses upside down, and when it became completely dry I spritzed it with hairspray. It still looks beautiful till this day! I still have the bear, but unfortunately it does not fit around the newer vase, (IDK what happened to the original vase honestly >_<) and for the inside of the vase, I use old mardi gras necklaces I've collected through the years to hold everything in place.... love it :)

This year 2012...

I got a dozen beautiful hot pink and white roses <3 Thank you ;)

They are absolutely gorgeous! And I can't wait to preserve these because I feel the hot pink and white roses will have a better color pay off than the red :)

Question of the Day

What are you going to do with the old roses?

Hmm, I honestly don't know whether to keep them or to replace them with the new ones...

What do you think?

Happy Smiles Everyone! :D Vanessa Jhoy

Braided Hair and Hello Kitty Flowers!

2012-02-13T00:03:00.000-05:00

Hello! I hope everyone is having a fantastic day! Today I wanted with you the hairstyle I rocked over the weekend, a simple side braided ponytail. It's very easy to do but looks extremely classy!

I have very thick hair, but tugging the sides of the braids make it look chunkier :)

The other side :D

Check out these super cute Hello Kitty flowers! I love it! <3

It's so adorable! >^.^<

And a quick memorable shot of the flowers and I before they start to wither.

Question of the Day

What's up with your shirt?

-It's my hometown NFL team, don't hate! ^_^

Anyone doing anything special for the 14th? Hugs and Kisses! -Vanessa Jhoy

You Don't Need Someone...

2012-02-10T00:46:00.001-05:00

I found this quote online and thought it was very cute and true so I decided to replicate it and share this to you guys :)

IDK how I got the paper to balance, it was a lucky shot!

Question of the Day

Are you a lefty or a righty?

-Righty! But for some reason I always turn pages with my left hand

Thanks for Reading! Love, Vanessa Jhoy

Forever 21 Haul!

2012-02-05T23:52:00.004-05:00

Hello everyone! Today I wanted to share a few things I picked up from Forever21 ^_^

All of the jewelry that I purchased, low prices good quality.

One of my favorite pieces is the flower crystallized stud earrings :)

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Basic Apparel

My taste in clothing has matured over the years...

V-Neck Navy sweater, on sale for 50% off. I love the material it's very soft and comfy great for layering! Very versatile!

Blue and white pinstriped shirt. The pinstripes are very thin so it doesn't show up the photo, but the shirt is an awesome if your looking for office clothing. Pinstripe is the epitome of professionalism IMO :3

Speaking of layering, these two shirts go hand in hand together! :D How cute is that!

and look this simple gray long sleeve basic shirt could be the underlying layer to the look above ↑

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Spring Apparel

I was looking for "pop of color" clothing..

This flower dress is so beautiful, I love the design and it looks so fun and flirty! This dress is tight fitting and very short so I won't be wearing it by itself, I'm planning to match this with a pair of black leggings and some cute flats ;]

I fell in love the blue cheetah print of this tunic! Though it was a bit pricy in value compared to the other items I picked up =/ I purchased this anyways was because the material is super flowy and flattering, and also because I love how the back of the tunic is longer compared to the front. This provides a very shapely effect =]

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Jewelry Close Up's

looking for pure sophistication...

Filigree Purse Charm Necklace- Gorgeous! This was the only product that I could find online, but I love this necklace because it sits on neckline perfectly, and I love purses and general :) This is in-between a dainty and a statement necklace.

Hello Kitty Necklace- Not from my Forever21 Haul but it was a gift from my cousin from the Philippines :)

Turquoise Stone Medallion Necklace- This is definitely a statement necklace! I love the thick chain, big stone, and the over all look to it. This necklace is excellent for adding jazz to a simple shirt, e.g., the basic gray long sleeve shirt above ↑↑↑

Simple Pearl Earrings- Little charming earrings that is great for everyday wear!

Disco Ball/Flower Earrings- I'm a bit so so about this one, but it came with the other two beautiful earrings in the set. I have another pair of earrings that look somewhat like this, but I might grow into these. What's unique about this pair of earrings is that it pops out like a half dome creating a 3D effect!

Dangling Pearl Cluster Earrings- This was love at first sight! A delicate piece that shows pure sophistication, I love love love it! It's also very lightweight and doesn't tug on the ears. The design is perfect IMO!

Flower Set Rings- Looks really tacky stacked up together but by itself it looks cute!
It's very well made and not cheap looking, and looks very delightful :)
Best of all it also matches with the earrings I picked up!

Question of the Day
Would you bungee jump?
Yes! In a heartbeat! It's on my "things to do before I die" list >_<

Congratulations on the Giants who won the Super Bowl XLVI 2012!
Love, Vanessa Jhoy

There comes a time in your life...

2012-02-03T00:56:00.000-05:00

I found this quote online today and I thought it was very true and inspiring so I decided to write it down on and keep it in my own notebook. I also wanted to share this to my readers and hopefully inspire you guys as well :) If you have already read this quote before, I hope by reading it again it uplifts your spirit, and if this is your first time reading this quote, I hope it makes your day! :D

Yes I know my penmanship sucks >_< excuse me!

An artsy photo without flash :)

Hope this quote made 2 minutes of your life worthwhile!

I'll probably will be posting other quotes from time to time ^_^ Hugs and Kisses -Vanessa Jhoy

Olay Olay

2012-01-31T23:42:00.000-05:00

Hello everyone today I wanted to do a quick review on two new Olay cleansing products I recently purchased. :)

Blackhead clearing scrub- The scrub is clear with blue microbeads. It feels very soft to the skin and really removes excess dirt of the face. Helps prevent and reduce acne or blackheads. This scrub does not foam.
Skin smoothing cream scrub- The scrub is white with clear microbeads. The consistency feels like lotion and does not foam. It leaves the face very smooth and moisturized after use. Helps illuminate the skin.

Overall I like both products! The skin smoothing cream scrub is more gentler to the face and I use that on a daily basis. As for the blackhead clearing scrub I use it once a week. It has salicylic acid so it's a bit harsh to the face but when I have my occasional breakouts I use it twice I week! Both products are very good drugstore face products and I would definitely recommend it to those who have current breakouts. It really helps clear my face! And best of all I got both products on sale! Original price was $8.50, the grocery store had them on sale for -$3.80 each, AND I had a $3 coupon ^_^ I paid less than $5 for both products! woot woot!

Question of the Day

What's the #1 most played song on your iPod?

I laughed so hard when I looked out my highest playing song on iTunes. lol

Look At Me Now by Chris Brown (feat. Lil Wayne & Busta Rhymes)

This song always makes me feel pumped up, I play it in my car all the time!

Hope everyone is having an awesome week! What's your #1 most played song on your iPod?

Love Vanessa Jhoy

"Perfect Pink" Brush Set Review

2012-01-28T22:43:00.001-05:00

I purchased this brush set mainly because it was pink, but also because I've never owned a "brush set" before. This was my first brush set purchase! Super Exciting! ^_^

FYI all brushes are dirty, I just used them >_<

Blush Brush- love love love! Very soft good quality!
Fan Brush- the one in this set I wasn't fond of, the brush kept on shedding and I only use it when I'm brushing away fall-out. I would of preferred a foundation brush in this set!
Powder Brush- a lot smaller than expected, the add photo looks a lot bigger and fluffier but it applies powder well, an average brush.

Concealer Brush- love it! extremely soft, out of all the brushes this one has definitely the best quality! Very easy to work with!
Medium Blending Brush- this is my favorite brush, love that it's tapered and it makes it really easy to blend out harsh lines!
Medium Eyeshadow Brush- average, nothing to special about it.

Small Eyeshadow Brush- very useful, I love using this on my lower lashline! Especially when a bright color is applied!
Lip Brush- nothing to special about it, I only used it once, not really on my everyday use list.
Angled Eyeliner Brush- another one of my favorite brushes, it's sturdy but not too stiff where it tugs on the eyelids, gives a nice precise line
Dual-Sided Brow Brush and Lash Comb- I use this everyday! really helps me tame and shape my unruly brows, I also use the lash comb when I see clumps on my lashes!

This brush set has flaps for each section to protect the brushes.

It's also great for travel! It's as big as my current wallet and I keep both in my purse everyday!

Overall I adore this brush set and I'm so happy that I purchased it at Sephora! I didn't want to spend too much on my first brush set and this was in my price range! I love the soft pink color, the quality of most of the brushes, and the cute travel friendly roll it came with! I keep it in my purse at all times, and whenever I need a re-touch, I have all that I need!

★★★★★

This brush set could have been perfect if they had included a foundation brush :( I would of traded the fan brush with the foundation brush in a heartbeat! Now I'm on a hunt for a foundation and kabuki brush. I might even invest on a set that I can keep at home and just use this one for travel :)

Question of the Day

What were you watching on TV?

-Little Big Soldier starring Jakie Chan, I wasn't paying to much attention to it, obviously, and it was subtitled >_<

I hope everyone has a fantabulous weekend! Hugs and Kisses! Vanessa Jhoy

Black and Gray

2012-01-25T01:21:00.005-05:00

Funny Story: So I went to Claire's expecting to buy a cheap pair of earrings, and what did I end up buying? A pair of boots and some hats for less than $20. I know what your thinking...

whaaaaat? o_0... I know right!

This hat is called the "Big City Chunky Cabbie Hat" I bought one in black and the other in gray, hence and B&W artistic photos ^_^ On sale for $4!

The Gray Chunky Cabbie Hat is also $4, and it's honestly great quality! Doesn't feel cheap, doesn't smell cheap, and most importantly it's soft and warm!

The boots: I can't find on their website it's probably sold out, but these were on sale for $8!
Unfortunately they only had them in size 8 and I wear a 6½ to 7, but I bought them anyways lol.
I only wore them once, they are super cute but super big! I'll probably give them away.

I love the shape of the boots, the gray color, and the distressed look! It gives out a very edgy tough girl feel :)
They also look exactly like Steve Madden's Turbow boots, if not better! The Turbow's are retailing for $129.95

Question of the Day

What do you do when you can't sleep?

-I usually play "Snoopy's Fair" on my iPod touch. Best game ever!

Thank you for reading! What did you buy this week? -xoxo Vanessa Jhoy

FOTD: Feeling Gloomy

2012-01-21T21:27:00.002-05:00

Ever had one of those days, where you just look outside and the weather is terrible?! Well today in the DMV area it's dark, gloomy, and uneventful! This "face of the day" was inspired by the cold weather, gray skies, and dusts of snow!

I wanted the look to be smokey but wearable. Plummy eyeshadow to represent the gloomy skies, and
specks of shimmer to represent snow.
[G&G Diamond Gray]

Today I used one of my MAC Palettes ^_^
(UL) Well-Plumped (UR) Shroom
(LL) Expresso (LR) Courage
Colors are beautiful!

Big Hair

Pompadour

I love this look it's simple and glamorous at the same time! ^_^

Question of the Day

What do you do in your spare time?

-Watch netflix, listen to music, and bake yummy cookies!

I hope everyone has a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by! -Vanessa Jhoy

Princess Mimi Apple Green Lens

2012-01-18T01:25:00.001-05:00

What? A circle lens review?! Not necessarily... I deleted my old blog because I lost interest into doing circle lens reviews, but I still wear them on a daily basis, and will continue writing an occasional blog post concerning them once in a while ^_^

Princess Mimi Apple Green Lens, One of the most popular colors of the Tsubasa Bambi Series!

The lens look amazing in photos! (All photos taken with flash)

Matches perfectly with my green shirt and and my hair bun! Lol

Overall these lens are extremely dolly, very comfortable, and will match with any type of skin tone. I love this particular shade of green! Keep in mind these lens are far from natural and blends better when makeup is applied.

Disclaimer: These lens were sponsored by candylens.com on 3/17/11 This does not change my opinion on this product!

In other news, my current favorite body mist is from Victoria Secret!

PINK's New pretty and pure body mist rocks!

What's your favorite thing to eat for breakfast?

-Two over easy eggs with rice and banana ketchup!

I hope everyone is having an awesome day! -Hugs and Kisses- Vanessa Jhoy

Face of the day: Purple Fever

2012-01-13T16:29:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone, today's FOTD is inspired by my new purple dress that I recently purchased from lacoste.com, they are currently having their semi-annual sale so I figured I would order some few items. The dress is available in 5 different colors, but I decided to go with purple since it is my favorite color ^_^

Music + Makeup = Love

^_-

I love how the purple eyeliner matches the dress perfectly!

Eyes

- Color Theory purple palette (CVS brand) I was not to fond of the color payout of these shadows, the constancy was extremely chalky and lots of fallout! But then again I wasn't expecting much in terms of quality obviously, even with eye primer the colors barely showed up! >_<

-Black Radiance Continuous Creme Eyeliner- my favorite black eyeliner for the upper eyelid ATM

-Physicians Formula Eyeliner in purple, this is in their shimmer strips line for brown eyes for their custom eye enhancing eyeliner trio, comes with purple, brown, and black. I <3 <3 <3 the color of the purple eyeliner! Super creamy easy, apply, and the color is so beautiful!

Lips

-Revlon Color Burst lip butter in 001 Pink Truffle, the color is very pretty and matches my natural lip color, the constancy is very smooth. The only thing I don't like about this product is that it stains my teeth and the product goes all over the lip tube when pushed up and down, other than that good product!

Cheeks

- LORAC's Lip/Cheek IT kit in Sugar 'N Spice, Cream base is for the lips, powder base is for the cheeks, I only use the powder base product, has a bit of shimmer but gives out a very beautiful natural glow ^_-

What's your favorite color, and why?

-My favorite color is Purple; light purple or lilac to be precise! When I was young, I use to like baby pink and baby blue, I could't decide which one I liked more. When I started grade school I learned that colors were achieved by mixing other colors together, then I realized that I could combine the 2!

Pink+Blue=Pretty Purple :)

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend! Happy Friday! :)

-Hugs and Kisses- Vanessa Jhoy

Face of the day: Simple Black Liner

2012-01-11T00:11:00.001-05:00

Hello everyone! On the days where I'm feeling super lazy and super boring, I usually just apply eyeliner and nothing else. I love really dark black eyeliner because it really makes the eyes pop out and draws a lot of attention. Along with my black lens I can look either extremely serious or extremely scary =P

black eyeliner alone brings out an intense amount of boldness to my eyes

My favorite gel liner at the moment, that I use for my upper lash line, is Black Radiance Continuous Creme eyeliner, and my favorite black eye liner pencil is from Physicians Formula, both can be purchased at your local drugstore

Close Up, whoa! you can even see the blue sky, green trees, and me holding camera >_<
XCK-105 by GEO

What makeup do you wear on your lazy days?

-I wear nothing but eyeliner and chapstick, with my hair pulled back in a bun.

Thanks for reading! Have a wonderful Wednesday! *Hugs and Kisses* -Vanessa Jhoy

Hello Kitty Shimmering Powder and Eyeshadow Palette Review

2012-01-08T00:32:00.001-05:00

Today's review is on the adorable Hello Kitty shimmering powder and eyeshadow palette! The packaging is so cute! Love it! It is also very sturdy too! I've already dropped it a couple of times and the powder and the eyeshadows did not shatter! Whew!

So cute! >^.^<

Even though all the shadows are shimery, it can still pull off a natural look! Lens worn XCK-105 by Geo

The bottom stack is the eyeshadow and the top stack is the shimmering powder with the mirror

Love the mix of metals! (silver and gold) <3

My two favorite eyeshadows are the bronze brown and the highlight color!

The shimmering powder is okay, the color tends to look a bit chalky with my skin tone, and unfortunately
the cute accent hello kitty bow is only good on the first layer, once you use the powder it goes away :(

Full Face :) the flash washed away most of the color though D:

Pros: Most adorable packaging ever!!! Compact size, easy for travel, good sized mirror, sturdy, colors show up beautifully!

Cons: Lots of fallout that wastes a lot of product, needs to be applied with primer or a wet brush! :(

I'm looking on Sephora's site they have lowered the price to $20! Yippee!

I would definitely recommend this to a hello kitty lover!

Which metal would you prefer? Silver or Gold?

Hope your having a fantastic day! -Hugs and Kisses- Vanessa Jhoy

Couture Couture Perfume Review

2012-01-06T00:15:00.005-05:00

Hey everyone, today I just wanted to review a recent perfume I've been using lately. It is Juicy Couture's "Couture Couture" perfume :)

It has very flashy packaging!

I'm not a fan of the huge crown on the cap, a little too over the top for my taste.

The zipper detail on the other hand, with the charms is really cute! Love it!

Juicy Couture's "Couture Couture"

"Couture Couture's luscious mandarin and natural orange flower scent blossoms with succulent pink grape accords, star jasmine, honeysuckle and blushed plum, drying down to a warm amber, vanilla and creamy sandalwood. This delectable perfume arrives in a sparkling falcon, all zipped up our signature Juicy "J" and crown charms and topped with a shimmering gold cap." -juicy couture.com

★★★★★

Overall in my opinion, I think this perfume smells slightly granny-ish, but, when worn throughout the day it starts to smell really good! I'm not attracted to the huge crown on top and also the yellow pee color of the perfume, it looks nasty lol. Would I get another one? Probably not but it is a perfect room decor item ;P

What's your favorite perfume?

-Vanessa Jhoy

2012 Resolutions!

2012-01-03T01:09:00.002-05:00

One of my favorite things about the new year is setting goals. Goals that I look back on, from time to time to remind myself that I have purpose in life. Today I wanted to share my individual goals for self improvement for this year ^_^

2012 RESOLUTIONS

Spend more time with family and friends- I often forget how blessed I am to have a wonderful family and awesome friends. I don't want to get you for granted this year but cherish every single moment with you and make unforgettable memories!
Be fit and healthy- This is the most common one that I bet is on 99.9% of everyone's personal list. Theres nothing wrong with trying to look better, it gives us all self esteem and motivation!
Get more sleep- I never sleep, I only get 4 hours of sleep each day especially on weekdays! T_T My goal for this year is to at least get 6 hours of sleep each day if not 8! I will definitely show more improvement to my skin and weight, and it will also help me focus more throughout the day instead of being tired all the time!
EnJhoy life more- Live life to it's fullest! Have no regrets! Have fun and enJhoy life while we still have it! If theres something you want to do, just do it! You should not have anyone not tell you otherwise!
Stay positive- No matter what happens in life, no matter how much drama and how much haters we get, forget them! They are either insecure or jealous! Just wish them a good day and move on with your life!
Update blog- I really love blogging, so my goal is to continue blogging for this year and express myself :)
Save money- There are other things that we must all take into account to aside from material things, though I love shopping, I plan on buying things that are a necessity, Of course it's okay to splurge on things once in a while especially if you took the time and effort to save your money on it. But other than that, here's my "go to chart" whenever I go to the mall. LOL. Im such a genius

8. Learn something new- We learn something new everyday, I love knowledge, it makes you grow
smarter, stronger, and wiser, and we all could use some of that!

Well those are my top 8 new years resolutions for 2012! I hope you enjoy reading it, and hopefully I've inspired you to make some resolutions on your own, if your not ready for year long commitment, that's completely fine, start on smaller goals for example, "I will not eat chocolate for 1 whole week" or "I plan to sleep before 11pm every night" no matter how small the goal is, it's one step closer to a better you! ;]

Thank you so much for reading! -Vanessa Jhoy

My question for you?

-What are your 2012 resolutions for this year?-

Leave your creative response in the comment below or a link to your post (blog, tumblr, twitter, facebook) and I'll add it under this feed.

First Post, New Year!

2012-01-01T04:08:00.020-05:00

Happy new year everyone! I'm so excited for 2012! A fresh start with happy beginnings, fresh resolutions, and a new blog ^_^ I hope everyone had a happy new year with your friends and family, and had time to look back at last year to reflect on how blessed we all were and how much we've achieved.

Now for some pictures:

2012

New years hat :)

*sparklers!*

What did you do for new years?

Love, Vanessa Jhoy