2011 Cannes Film Festival

Happy Friday!

Yay, the weekend is finally here! Only two more weeks left 'til summer for me! :D

I kicked off my summer posts with Swim Guide: 10 Best One-Pieces, and I was gonna make some Polyvore sets for a day at the beach, but I just wasn't feeling it. Has that ever happened to you? Like your creative juices just wasn't flowing, do you know what I mean? ;P

But anyway, I was looking at photos from the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. So, while I am suffering from "blogger's block" (hahaha, get it, writer's block?), I thought I'd just share some photos from Cannes.

Kirsten Dunst - Looking at her photo, I realized something: I miss seeing her in movies! The last movie I saw her in was... oh gosh, I can't even remember, Spider Man 2?

I think she looks pretty here. I am loving everything about this look. :)

Zoe Saldana - Gorgeous! I love this dress on her. :)

Gwen Stefani - A lot of the articles I read raved about Gwen Stefani's Cannes looks.

And well, she does look amazing!

Rachel McAdams - Love her! :D

Johnny Depp and Penelope Cruz - My favorite Johnny Depp character has to be Willy Wonka, haha! What about you?

And Penelope Cruz = wow!

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt - Not my favorite look on Angelina, but kudos to these two for showing everyone that they really are the real deal. I really do hope they stay together forever.

Dev Patel and Freida Pinto = awwwwww! :)

Blake Lively and Leonardo di Caprio - So, I guess they're together? They're flirting?

Why does Blake Lively get everything??? Hahahaha. ;)

I love her outfit, though! :)

So, yup, that's about it for this post. I really gotta get my stuff together -- gotta plan my future blog posts. :)

Oh, I just finished reading Emily Giffin's Something Borrowed... although reviews aren't that good, I'm gonna go see the movie one of these days. Then perhaps, a post on the book and the movie? :)

Have a lovely weekend, everyone! :D

***photos courtesy of www.people.com***

Movie trailers + HP deleted scenes + Tag + Links

TGIF! :D

Yay for the weekend! Any fun plans?

I just watched some new movie trailers, and I just wanted to share with you guys the movies I really want to see. :)

1. Water for Elephants - It looks amazing! I started reading the book, but sadly, I have yet to finish it, I only got to about one-fourth. I hope I can find the time to finish reading it before the movie comes out.

2. The Hangover: Part 2 - Yes, it's the same old story, but I can't wait! And, how amazing is it that we get to see Thailand?! :D

3. Scream 4 - Aaaahhhh, I never thought this day would come! I grew up watching the first three Scream movies (and other movies that came out at around the same time - Idle Hands, anyone?) with my sister - I definitely want to see this! :)

4. Monte Carlo - I am not a Selena Gomez fan, but I really do want to see this because it seems like a fun movie to watch, either with my sisters or with my friends. Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy are hilarious! And the movie takes place in Paris and Monte Carlo - beautiful! :D

5. Arthur - This one actually comes out today... I couldn't stop laughing all throughout the trailer! I read on People that it's just not the same as the original one, but based on the trailer, I think it's worth the watch if you're just looking for a fun movie that will make you laugh.

There are a lot more other movies I want to see... maybe a different post?
Which of these movies do you want to see?

I was trying to see if they have a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, but they don't... BUT, I did find deleted scenes from Part 1. :D

I wish they found a way to squeeze these scenes into the movie. :/

But it's okay, it's fun just watching them. :)

I was also tagged by Dizzy to answer some questions about lipstick:

1) When you were a child, did you use your mother's lipsticks?

- Yes, I did! And not just my mom's... I also used my older sister's lipsticks. I don't know if I ever told her about this, but whenever she was out, I would volunteer to clean up around her room so I can spend the whole day there, watching on her TV... and using her lipsticks! Hahaha! Now, I'm busted... ;)

2) How old were you when you bought your first lipstick?

-  I've had lipsticks since I was like 11 years old, but I never really used them and they were given to me by my grandma, my mom, and my sister. Believe it or not, I just bought my very own lipstick about six months ago. So, the answer is 20 years old. ;)

3) Pink or red lipstick?

- Hmmmm, I love pink lip gloss for everyday, but I really do love my red lipstick. Can I pick both? :)

4) The most expensive lipstick you have ever bought?

- Oh, not that expensive... I think it was $9?

5) And the cheapest?

- $1.29! :D

6) What's the most bizarre thing you have ever done with a lipstick?

- When I was a high school senior, we used red lipstick to write 2009 on our faces. Probably not that bizarre, but those were definitely fun times!

7) If you had to recommend a lipstick, which brand would you recommend and why?

- I haven't really used a lot of lipsticks to actually know which brands are good to recommend. I guess for starters, NYC is a great brand - very affordable and tons of colors to choose from. Revlon is also really good. :D

I tag anyone who wants to participate! :D

I also reviewed two Almay products this past week, click the links below to see them. :D

Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Concealer Review

Almay Wake Up Hydrating Makeup Review

I wish you all a peaceful and restful weekend! :)

One last post before deleting my blog...

Just kidding, just kidding!

Happy April Fools Day!

I know it's almost April 2nd, but I just had to try that one out.

My best friend said she was getting a tattoo, and I was like, "Whaaaat?! No waaaaaayyyy!".

My other friend told her Mom and sisters that her boyfriend proposed and she said yes -- oh boy, did they go crazy!

Did you guys get fooled/pranked today? Did you prank anyone? :D

I gave in...

How can you say no to this little guy?

So, yup, I gave in to Twitter.

A lot of my blogger friends have had Twitter accounts for a while, and some have recently made one (Marie@AllThingsMarie and Carrie@ReadMyLifeAsCarrie), so I decided "Why not?" :D

Do you have a Twitter account? Leave your link in a comment, and I'll be sure to follow you. :)

Here is a link to my Twitter account.

Let's take our blog friendship to the next level! ;P

If you want to see the new movie poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, please click here. Seriously, the poster gives me goosebumps, and it makes me really excited and sad at the same time. It really is the end of an era. :/

(Haha, as you can tell, I'm a huge fan!) ;)

I'll be spending the afternoon visiting your blogs as my being sick and school work have prevented me from doing my daily rounds. Regular posts coming back soon! :D

I can't think of a title...

Happy Wednesday, everyone!

How is your week going?

I hope you are all being healthy. I am a little sick today - probably because of the change in weather - it gets really hot in the day, then chilly at night. And, it's also probably because my sister is sick, and she brought home the cold virus. :/

Good thing I already worked on my Math homework over the weekend, I just had to finish answering 2 or 3 questions. :)

I still have to study for my Psych test tomorrow. :/

And I have tons of English reading to do...



I was hoping to spend some time blog hopping today, but I took my older sister's advice and slept for a couple of hours. It works! :D I am feeling a lot better, but I also have to be careful - I don't want to get sick again. :)

I will be back with regular posts on Friday!

Have a great rest of the week!

Oooh, and Happy St. Patty's Day tomorrow!
Are you going to wear something green?

*images from Google*

Happy Wednesday!

Happy Wednesday! :D

Have you guys seen this video of an adorable 8-month old laughing hysterically as his Dad rips apart a job rejection letter?

Isn't he the cutest thing ever?

Babies have the best laugh! :D

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For the month of March, www.freebeautyevents.com is giving away a L'Oreal gift set to ten lucky winners.

L'Oreal Everstrong Bodify Shampoo, L'Oreal Visible Lift Serum Absolute Advanced Age-Reversing Makeup, and L'Oreal Everstrong Hydrate Shampoo

The contest will run until the 31st of March. Winners will be picked on April 5th and notified by April 15th. :)

You can also visit their website to see if there are spa open houses, makeovers, or sampling events in your area. This month, L'Oreal will be at select Rite Aids to promote their True Match line - they will be giving out coupons and samples. Check to see if your local Rite Aid will be hosting L'Oreal!

If you have a beauty event, you can advertise it on their website for free.

For more info, check out their website, visit their Facebook page, or follow them on Twitter. :D

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Lastly, I read on E! Online that there is now an official website for Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding. If you are keeping tabs on the royal wedding, I think you're gonna want to check this out:

officialroyalwedding2011.org

Have a great rest of the week!

Woah, it's March?! :O

Happy 1st day of March!!! :D

I always say this, but I will say it again: it's crazy how time flies!!! :O

Okay, now that I've said that, there are quite a few things I love about and am looking forward to this month:

1. What Mimi Writes turns one on the 10th!

2. The Secret Life of the American Teenager comes back on the 28th!

Fellow Secret Life fans, how cute is this photo???

Back when I was in high school, there are two things about March that we always look forward to:

3. March Madness Dodgeball Tournament

Yup, every year, we have a Dodgeball Tournament that lasts for the whole month of March. :D

4. And, St. Patty's Day barbecue

We all dress up in green and celebrate with a barbecue (and extended lunch!).

Sigghhhhhh, I miss high school. :/

5. Anyways, another thing I know everyone is looking forward to is Spring!

6. And with Spring, comes Spring Break!

Spring Break for me this year is not until April, but it's March, thus we are this much closer to it...

"Spring Break, woooooo!"

Just kidding, my spring breaks do not look like that. They're more like this:

:D

What are you looking forward to this March?

*images from Google*

If you haven't seen it, please click here to see my 2011 Academy Awards fashion rundown. :D

Happy March, everyone!

SNOW in CALIFORNIA???

Happy Thursday! :)

Look at the weather forecast for us over here in LA:

"A little afternoon rain"... pretty normal...

"Showers of rain and SNOW" (!!!) SNOW?! In California?

I gotta tell you guys, almost everyone here is smiling, talking about how it's going to snow this weekend. It really is exciting to think that we just might get to experience snow without having to go to Big Bear or Mammoth or to another state where it actually snows. :)

*weather forecast from www.accuweather.com*

So then, I went on Polyvore to make a "snow day" outfit --- and I had a hard time putting one together! I guess it's because I don't know how to dress for a snow day. :O

How should we dress for snow? What should we wear for that kind of weather?

Finally deciding that I should just turn to my fellow bloggers for advice on snow clothing, I headed over to http://www.hm.com/ to put together what I usually wear when it's cold. :)

I think I'm gonna have to go rummage through my closet and prepare what I will wear on Saturday if it does end up snowing. ;)

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I also just wanted to share with you guys this amazing photo I saw on http://www.geeksugar.com/:

It's an actual, perfect snowflake!

I hope everyone is having a great Thursday night/ Friday! :)

L'Bri Body Wash Review

Happy Monday!

How was your weekend?

A couple of weeks ago I shared with you two of the four L'Bri products I got from a giveaway. Today, I am going to feature product #3: L'Bri Body Wash.

Gently cleanse away impurities and pamper your skin with vitamins, botanicals and softening moisturizers. Our wash is Sulfate free and is so safe it can be used even on the delicate, sensitive skin of babies. ($13.75)

Ideal for bath or shower, this enriched body wash gently cleanses away impurities as it pampers the skin with vitamins, botanicals, and softening moisturizers. Leaves the skin feeling smooth, clean, and refreshed.

Directions: Pour onto a sponge or washcloth. For a luxurious skin softening bath, add to running water.

I like this body wash because it really cleanses my skin - you can really feel it - after using this, my skin feels soft and smooth. It smells great, it's so relaxing - the scene that comes to my mind is of me getting a massage by the ocean in Hawaii or something (sadly, without the massage). :/

I wish it was more sudsy, though. I have to put a lot on my body wash puff to get the bubbles I want. I did hear, however, that the less suds a body wash or soap produces, the better. Is that true?

Another thing is the price. At $13.75, it is more expensive than most more-known body wash brands. But, I guess it is worth it if you take how it's all-natural into consideration.

Have you tried this body wash? Is it something you would consider trying?

**If you're interested in L'Bri products, tell me in a comment and I will get back to you with how to purchase them. :)**

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In other news, have you seen the invitation to the royal wedding?

*from www.usmagazine.com*

Have a great week! :D

Flashback Friday: Barbie

Happy Friday, everyone! :D

A little more than a week ago, I went to Toys R Us with my Mom to buy some gifts for her friend's granddaughters. I haven't been in a toy store in years! It was crazy, I remember how much fun I used to have at Toys R Us and FAO Schwartz. :D

So, for a Flashback Friday post, let's take a look back at our favorite childhood toys. Mine is, without a doubt, Barbies. :) What about you?

Dancing Princess Barbie

When I was a little girl, I used to drag my parents to toy stores every week to buy a new Barbie. I had tons of Barbie dolls - and I loved them all! :)

One time, I cried really hard because my older sister decided that Barbie's makeup was too light - she then proceeded to give my Barbie a makeover using colored markers. Oh, and you know how you're not supposed to brush Barbie's hair (yes, even if they come with those plastic brushes)? Yup, my sister wanted to change Barbie's hairstyle... hahaha, oh those days... ;)

Bride Barbie and Groom Ken

I think almost every girl I know played "wedding" with bride Barbie and groom Ken. My sisters and I did - we even forced our little brother to be Ken. Hahahahaha! ;D

Besides bride Barbie, I also had a ballerina Barbie, mermaid Barbie, fairy Barbie, teacher Barbie, doctor Barbie... I can go on and on.

Bed to Breakfast Barbie set

I also had a bed for my Barbie, and little tables and chairs, and other accessories. :)

Zoo Doctor Barbie

Here is one of the "career" Barbies. I remember my favorite was my fashion designer Barbie. :)

I also went to http://www.toysrus.com/ to see what other Barbie items they had. Aaaaahhhh, I felt like a little kid again, getting excited over pretty Barbie dolls and her stuff.

This Barbie is going to Ken's birthday party - you can see the gift she's holding is for Ken.

Her hair and her earrings are gorgeous!

Nice mermaid style gown, Barbie!

I am drooling over Barbie's Louboutins! Especially that shiny pair!

If only doing the laundry looks as cute as that. ;)


Maybe kitchen Barbie inspired my love for baking... :)

Barbie's refrigerator

It doesn't look anything like a fridge, but look how cute the soda bottles, milk carton, and the eggs are!

Look at her pink body wash puff! Cute!

Oh, and besides Barbies, I also played with doll babies. Haha. Did you?

You know those dolls that cry (like the one pictured below), drink milk, and whose eyes close when they "sleep"?



Haha, it's funny to see a toddler carrying around a fake baby. I probably looked funny back then. ;)

Share with us your favorite childhood toys and the stories behind them! :D

Have a great weekend, everyone!

***images (that are not taken by me) are from www.toysrus.com***

Happy Thursday! :D

Happy Thursday!

I am experiencing a lazy day today. :/

It's cold and gloomy, and I don't have school tomorrow = all I wanna do is cuddle up on the couch with my cozy blanket and watch Grey's Anatomy episodes I missed. Haha. ;)

School is going great. I had my first Math test today - it went well. :) My professors are nice and I have a pretty good schedule. Yay!

I have a lot of photos to be used for future blog posts - I just have to go through them and edit them. ;) I will be blog-hopping tomorrow. :) Right now, I'll leave you guys with these beautiful images and messages:

They're beautiful! :D

Anything is POSSIBLE! :D






be HAPPY! :D

Take a POSITIVE thought! :D

*images from www.weheartit.com*

I am now off to the kitchen to bake Cream Cheese Swirl Blondies - and then later tonight I am going to watch American Idol, Grey's Anatomy, and The Mentalist. ;)

Have a good Thursday night! :D