Black & Yellow

Back in March my wonderful sister & I did a photoshoot.
Black & yellow with a pop of blue. I fell in love with this jean jacket!
Worn just about everywhere ♥


{blouse: bellatrix, jean jacket: american eagle, pants: jolt, shoes: betsy johnson, purse: pour la victoire, headband: american apparel}

Happy Weekend!

To you Oregonians, enjoy the sun while it's still here!

#miracle

Take A Moment & Smell The Flowers

These flower photos are from the same day as Coffee&Cupcakes.

I just decided to break up the post.

& I thought, hmm, with all these flowers blooming, why not?

what is your favorite flower?



Shoes

Same day as Coffee&Cupcakes day.

I took this picture of my sister's new lovely turquoise shoes.

Aren't they cute?

Perfect for any outfit!
Just makes me sad that she isn't my size, but has tiny feet;
I can't borrow them, but I can take pictures of them (:

Surprisingly, there were many things that were that color in SE Portland.

Happy week to all! (:

<3

Beauty Tips

So now I'm a major stumbler (look at previous post for more understanding).

And I stumbled across this from Elle.

Some beauty secrets revealed by using ordinary household items/something every girl has.

Can't wait to see if it really works!

#1

 

Buttons
Repurpose spare buttons by using them to keep pairs of earrings together: Most buttons have at least two holes in them, so simply place an earring in each opening to neatly store when not wearing. Photo: Jupiter Images

                           (I have an earring hanger thingy, but I loved the idea! Creative.)

#2

Eyebrow Brush
Stuck without a lint-remover? Use this handy makeup tool to remove unwanted fuzz from your shirt. Photo: Courtesy of Sephora

(Never would have thought of that, now I know!)

#3

  

Dryer Sheets

No time for a shampoo? Rub a dryer sheet on your hair to tame flyaways and make your hair smell shower fresh. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

#4

Unused Stockings Create a chic shrug by taking a pair of tights or stockings and cutting off the feet (or use a pair of footless tights to save a step). Place arms where legs would normally go and—voila!—you’ve created a sleek spring alternative to a shawl or cardigan. Take it a step further by cutting slashes into the fabric, à la Monique Lhuillier’s ballerina-inspired fall 2009 collection. Photo: Imaxtree

(Love, love, loveee this idea! Doesn't look like stockings at all, but some really awesome shirt things.
Favorite one!)

#5

Eggs
Strengthen hair by creating an egg yolk-and-olive oil hair mask. The protein in the egg yolk will toughen up tresses, while the olive oil will act as a conditioning agent. Photo: Jupiter Images

                                                                       (I wanna try this!)

#6



Honey
If your skin is sensitive and blotchy, apply a couple tablespoons of honey to your face and leave on for five to 10 minutes. The honey will moisturize, soothe, and help kill blemish-causing bacteria. Photo: Jupiter Images

( I have plenty of this, that's for sure! Since my daddy's a beekeeper & we got our own business: Bee Way Honey Pollination Inc. )

#7

Flat Iron
A hair straightener works great for ironing between buttons on your shirt, where a regular iron doesn’t fit. You can also use it for minor wrinkles on your blouse when you’re in a hurry. Photo: Courtesy of ghd

                           (Neat huh? Would have never even thought about it!)

#8

Vinegar
Considered a natural bleach and powerful cleanser, vinegar (just a dab) can reduce the blueness of bruise. This kitchen staple can also be used in your bubble bath to help prevent yeast infections. Tip: Try apple-cider vinegar for a less pungent smell. Photo: Jupiter Images

(My sister's friend moved into an apartment, & it had a certain smell to it. So she scrubbed everything down with vinegar & it actually helped. It's strong though!)

#9



Cornstarch
Detangle a knot in seconds: Rub cornstarch into stubborn knots on shoelaces, string, chain necklaces for greater grip and control. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

                  (My hair gets real knotty (hehe) & I'm definetly going to try this!)

#10



Oatmeal
Whether you have dry, itchy winter skin or discomfort from summer mosquito bites, mixing cooking oats into your bath will provide instant relief. Photo: Courtesy of amazon.com

                 (It would be weird to take a bath in oatmeal, but if it's worth it... maybe) 



                             Anyways, what do you think of these tips!? Will you try any?

Color-Block

I was watching Fashion Police on the E! Network today.

& they have a segment called Gotta Have It/ Make It Stop.

They were talking about color-blocking. They all voted Gotta Have It.

& it got me thinking. Some of the outfits are a bit ridiculous,

but I loved how Emma Stone wore this dress!

I would totally do it!

So fashion forward for this season.

What do you think of this upcoming trend?

I don't think I'm brave enough to wear anything too bold.

But this dress is coloring blocking within the same hue,

which I may be willing to try (:

LOVE this dress, WANT it!

I actually liked this look, but the "Fashion Police" thought it was too much.

other color-blocked looks:

all photos from weheartit & google.

any favorites?

& happy weekend.

B&W or Color?

This is the same day as my Coffee&Cupcakes post.

Which is better?

Black n' White or Color?



I saw so many cats that day!

 I think every household owned one.

Coffee&Cupcakes

My sister, brother, sister-in-law, bro-in-law, nephew,

& I took a stroll in Southeast Portland, OR:

On Hawthorne & Belmont St.
We stopped at Stumptown Coffee & Saint Cupcake Deluxe.
Enjoy:





my sister sipping her coffee

an absolutely fabulous cupcake place
(& i dont even like cupcakes) (;

the evolution of devouring a cupcake (;

can't forget this little man;
gotta feed him & his chubby fingers (;

red velvet was the best (:

nephew, bro-in-law, & bro waiting for the girls to finish eating their cupcakes

father&son

sister&brother

me and my sis-in-law (;

capuchino buddies(;

There were many many more photos of this fabulous day.

But I decided to break it up in a few posts; otherwise

there would have been way too many pictures in just one. (;

what's your favorite type of cupcake?

or coffee house?

(all photography done by me, except for the one i'm in)