Little beauty diary : d.i.y videos

Hey, babes! here are couple of my d.i.y videos on Youtube.


DIY Remake your Lipstick

This is what i usually do to remake my lipsticks. Some lipsticks are too light or too bright and even too pasty on the lips.This is what i usually do to remake my lipsticks. Some lipsticks are too light or too bright and even too pasty on the lips. Rather than letting them sit in the drawer collecting dust, i usually melt the colors together to create a new color...
You can also use this project for the gifts idea..=)

Watch the video here

DIY Summer Hairbands

Hey, pretties! here i am showing you how i decorate my plain hair bands to become a playful and fun summer hair bands..you can also use these hair bands as your summer arm bands or even for a fun looking ring..
You can use them on your sandals or beach bags too..=)

Watch the video here

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thank you, babes! xoxo


FTC : 

PLEASE READ : It might be a lot of videos about this kind of d.i.y out there, but this is my own way of decorating the plain hair bands, i am NOT copying anyone or stealing the ideas..all based on my own process/experiments or experiences of this kind of d.i.y...all credits are given to those who happens to have the same d.i.y videos..

Little beauty diary : My dream. My love. My lesson

Hi! so i finally made my move to be on YOUTUBE . I actually wasn't that sure because i had no gut at all, but i always have these thoughts of " you'll never know until you try". So, i think i would love to give a try, then..

What is the important thing of being on Youtube for me is i have a more space to express my creativity, things that i have a passion in and share it with others. It will teach me more about a hard work, a dedication, discipline and sharpen my creativity. I am a kind of person who loves to see what i have done or what i have created, it is just a self reflection throughout the process..you learn how to do that, you create what is on your mind, you dream big and you see the result of the achievement..so basically..it is a challenge.  I just hope what i have achieved, my lessons, a little tiny thing achievement, my creativities or my ideas or opinion, would inspire other...

When i was a little girl, i always wanted to become a designer, i love drawing and sketching. I used to read Japanese manga comic books and my dad used to buy lots of them for me..i always admire how the pictures could talk and creates the story. So, i learned how to draw on the paper and i could spend lots of note book just to draw the figures and i created my own story line. Ever since, i told myself,  this is my dream..creating something fashion and beauty related. Thats for sure..I even told my mom.." one day, i will live in big city in a big country and design stuff for people"...a little girl with a big dream, huh?=D

So, i pushed myself to the edge somehow, i grew up mostly apart from my family because i insisted to see the world outside. I wasnt a "normal" girl at school because i didnt like learning from the book..my best subjects at school were always English, History and Art...if those people spent only 3 years for the high school, i spent 5 years for high school..then, those people started to call me names regarding my high school terms..well, i just hate school, anyway...I kinda created my own world back then,  had some 'weird' circle of friends..and some people called me weirdo..lol..but, thats me, i am living in my dream...till now!

Then, my college years...duh!boring! but i passed it in 4 years..but still  i do not think i learned lots from it..lol. such a waste!! I wanted to join fashion school, but there were a big NO..so, i had to take whatever available in my city..i went to a fashion course in Surabaya. I learned so fast about fashion, especially illustration, 1 year later, i became the finalist of some fashion design competitions..not one, but couple of them..never won, but i am proud. I also became a teacher assistant for 3 years at the fashion course class..my experiences help a lot for my portfolios. Instead listening to those people with "NO, you CANT" i made my own way through....

After college, i went to Shanghai-China. There, i landed my dream job, i was a handbag designer for a big Chinese company. I learned a lots about designing in real world, some people think it would be an easy job to do, but it is not. 

Then, i guess i am here now, i am currently living in big country and counting my way to get what i wanted to be, just remember, baby steps count...and i am glad, i am willing to give a try to express my creativity on Youtube. Some probably says nothing special about that, but for me, it is a good start...with a little faith in me,  a hard work...i know i will get somewhere...

so yeah, enjoy my first YOUTUBE video..i know it is not perfect, but it will be improved time after time...=)

thanks so much for the supports to all my readers and followers..nothing would lead me to start a new project without you all..I will take all of you with me on my new journey!! much love! xoxo

welcome to my channel

xoxo

Little beauty Diary : Lets party one more day!!

Mardi Gras or Fat tuesday is actually a one day religious-related carnival before 'ash wednesday'. For more info, please check here or here. 

This festival is very well known in Europe or US. In US, New Orleans is the Mardi Gras party centre. It is because the French colonial in New Orleans back there, the influences still alive until now. And when i am talking about Mardi Gras, it is a real PARTY here..just Crazy!

What do i like about the Mardi Gras? it is all about the Costumes, beads  and Masquerade! I love this carnival, yes because the craziness...i mean like a real craziness... and also because this is a history related and i love everything about history. 

Anyway, enough with history class everyone, this is my idea for this year Mardi Gras. Everything bright colors, beads, feathers, face paints..everything eccentric..are all about Mardi Gras party. 

But for this year, i will try simple black and blue for the makeup. 

My inspirations board :

The look :

                       Black and blue masquerade theme.

Makeup :

Hard Candy glitteratzi #maniac

Milani liquid eye liquid like eye liner # aqua

Maybelline Color tattoo 24hr cream gel shadow metal #electric blue

This Milani Liquid eye-liquid like eyeliner ( yes, thats a name..) is a new holy grail for me. Love how it super pigmented, no smudge and it is waterproof. Love it so much, i am thinking to buy in another colors next time! 

You can use any face paint materials if you have one. If you like stick-on beads, you can add some more to make it more festive. Creative with feathers? add some on your eyelash, or wear those festive fake eyelash that they sell out there..i mean the one in crazy looking design and colorful ones!

I stay simple for the lips too. Maybelline SuperStay 14hr Lipstick! you supposed to eat a loootts on the day of Mardi Gras ( thats why it called Fat Tuesday ), it is because you celebrate the upcoming 40 days of fasting of meats and dairy products...well, check the wiki for the details...in case you want to know more...=) so, wearing a lip color that would stay for a while would be perfect!

So, thats it for the Mardi Gras makeup ideas! Hope you enjoy reading this post!!

XOXO

d.i.y LOVE wooden sign

All you need are a wooden plate or anything that thick enough to stand, some chains or glitters, glue, scissor, brush and paints.  You will also need the picture frame stand ( its optional).  Other than that, you also need a wooden alphabets, or any material such as art&craft foams or tin materials ( maybe cut the empty can of soda drink or cookies jar )...=)

I found this wooden sign at Walmart. Check your art&craft store to find more alternative. You could also use a thick card board and cut it into any shape that you prefer. Paint the basic color on it. I chose Gold because i will make a vintage theme of LOVE sign. 

Glue the small chains all around the wooden edge. ( if you don't think you like the chains material, you can play with some beads or small stones from your backyard ). It is optional.

Now paint the wooden alphabets. Choose your favorite word or saying or even the initials. Let them dry.

To make some vintage effects, paint over the gold-ish tones of color or you can just play with glitters!

Glue the word or saying or the initials on the wooden plate.

Now you have a cute LOVE sign on the table! it is perfect for a gift too!

You can play with the colors if you feel like it! You can do other design on the back side too. Bored with the other, just turn the other! Maybe the other side would be a christmas theme and the other would be a Valentine's day theme...Save big money on decorations! =)



Happy Trying!

XOXO


Comments and questions are welcomed. I will always read each of it and reply on your page!=)

d.i.y Valentine's day room diffuser

d.i.y Valentine's day room diffuser

Here is my another favorite d.i.y project for Valentine's day.

The Heart Shapes Room diffuser!

So, here is my idea of re-using the room diffuser.

Transform it into something cute that you might not find it at the stores!

Cheap and fun to make too!

Cut the Heart shapes from wool felt fabric. You can choose any kind of colors you love. I go with simple classic color of Valentine's day. Cut into some different size. Small and large or medium ones. Make sure they have their pair. We will glue two of heart shape together. Wool felt absorb the diffuser oil easily.

You can also cut the flower shape or maybe your loved ones initial..;)

Prepare the empty ( or your recent plain diffuser ) diffuser bottle and the sticks. Cut the sticks in short and long size. Fill the oil inside the bottle.

Glue the felt heart shapes together, leave the room on the bottom for the stick ( you can also work straight glue it on the stick)

Glue the heart shape on the stick. let it dry.

Fill in the bottle with the heart shape sticks.

This step is optional : add a big heart shape on the front of the bottle.

Now you have a cute bottle of hearts! And you can also smell love in the air!! =)

Happy trying!

xoxo

d.i.y Valentine's day card design ideas

d.i.y Valentine's day card

One of my favorite day to celebrate is Valentine's day! I love decorating the whole place in love signs or heart shaped decorations. Fill the air with some love!

One thing that i love doing is making my own valentine's day card for my loved ones. I prefer handmade, because it feels like we put ourself into it when we do handmade. Every seconds of doing it has the own story and thoughts. You just cant stop thinking or imagine how the person who wil receive it will feel or react. Putting your heart and effort to do something for someone you care about, is something that money cant buy..

Here is my cheap, easy and lovely card cover ideas :

step 1 :Choose any card paper or anything thicker ( art and craft store sells many of paper type that you can use it for your card). Cut it into the card size that you want. 

step 2 : Choose the material that easy to work with. I am using mixing materials such as craft foam and wool felt. Cut it into the heart shape. Any size would work, depends on what you want.

Step 3 : To make a 3d heart shape design, glue the foam heart shape and felt heart step together. 

step 4 :  While waiting until the hear shape dries, cut the wool felt, same size and shape with the card. Glue them together.

step 5 : Glue the heart shape on the card.

Step 6 : Cut the thin lines of felt to frame the card.

Now you have one simple card cover design! 

Want to be more playful?
Check these design ideas :

Just add some letters to make it pop! either it says I heart You, or even both of you initial.

Heart shapes lover and cant get enough of them? Cut bunch of the shapes and spread them on the card cover!

Edgy look but still cute? Add some fun material such as Jeans material.

pssst! you can actually use this design for your home decorations. Put them in the frame to add some cuteness inside your room!


Happy trying! be creative! xoxo!!

DIY wooden initial necklace

I made this for my hubby..awww!haha..well actually i found some left over wooden alphabet i got it from Walmart for my Fashion week projects.
Thought it would be cute to make an initial necklace from it.

I chose "M" for my husband's name. Painted it in vintage style color, i chose light pastel green and gold hint.

Choose your fave inital, paint it in your fave color, you can also decorate it with any drawing you like.

after it dries, you can easily make the holes on it using any tools you can find. I used a big craft needle to do it.  Add the necklace! Voila!!!

 

Happy Trying!!=)

d.i.y nail art : Starry night

Look up the sky and see the stars in the dark of the night..

First, apply two coats of L'oreal pro manicure nail polish in Afterhours. Wait until it dries, then coat it with one or two coats of wet n wild shine nail polish in Hallucinate. Wait until dry, real dry.

use the tape to cover your nail, but not the tip of your nail. This is to create a neat arch on your tip when you apply the gold color. I choose the bold golden color ( Pure ICE magnetic attraction nail polish in Tottaly Amp ).

Wait until dry, then starting to put the accent..( nail artist stick on nail accents, i got it at Walmart for about $3). 

like it on http://www.beautylish.com/f/grnpai/starry-night-

Happy trying!

d.i.y nail art

Golden Year

Been crazy about nail designs lately, i have been trying to do this and that to make some unique designs. I got lots of likes on beautypedia on nails design category. Glad people liked it..=)

So, i decided to give another try inspired by chains ( again!!) but, i chose different color nail polish for this project.

I picked up Pure Ice Nailpolish in Totally Amp ( this is from their new magnetic collections,   it supposed to build the magnetic effect on it, they have small bar of magnet attached to the cap of the bottle, when you apply 2 coats or more on your nail, before it dries, put your nail under this small magnetic bar that supposed to give the design after 15-20 seconds...)

check this blogger about this nail polish :

http://manicuredmonkey.blogspot.com/2012/08/pure-ice-magnetic-attraction-electrify.html

Well, i failed big time..lol

I think it was because i didnt wait for 15-20 seconds under the magnetic bar, i think because i just could not wait that long..haha

but, i would love to try again anyway..

ow, and Essie actually just came up with their new products related to magnetic designs : 

http://www.essie.com/repstyle/

ok, back to the chain nail art design, i put 2 coats of Pure ICE nail polish, wait until it dries, put the Revlon Top Coat, wait until it dries, then using the Acrylic Nails Glue on the tip of the nail and add some chains. Easy!!

For another gold color alternative, try L'oreal nail polish in Because You're Worth it! 

Happy trying! =)

d.i.y Nail

Blue Jeans on my nails

 I was working on some art&craft projects, then i found some left over jeans materials. So i thought i would give a try to play with it.  

here is an easy d.i.y nail art for fun! 

It was an easy project that everyone could do though..=)

Product i used :

- Revlon colorstay nail enamel in Provence ( soft lavender-ish color, pretty much pastel color)

- Revlon Top Coat

- Acrylic nails glue 

- Jeans material ( you can use other material such as felts, twills or any thick material )

Happy trying! =)

Rosie series

Rosie.

Shoes lace made pendant. Inspired by Rose flowers. Available in colors.

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'Rosie'




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Polka Dot!

The fun series.

patchwork style necklace using polka dot motifs.

'fun day'

'just me 1'

'just me 2'

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