Sunday, March 31, 2013

HAPPY EASTER!!!

Happy Easter!

HAPPY EASTER!!! :)

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Saturday, March 30, 2013

Let Me Gush: My Top 5 Favorite TV Shows

Happy Saturday!

Since there's nothing else on my agenda for Spring Break besides getting rid of my fever, I've been spending the past couple of days catching up on my favorite TV shows (I know, so productive, haha!)... and while in the middle of my little Hulu marathon, I came up with a fun idea for a post: My Top 5 Favorite TV Shows.

These are the five shows that I really, truly enjoy watching -- you can lock me in a room and I'll just watch these shows all day, no problem, haha! ;)

1. Grey's Anatomy -



I've been watching Grey's Anatomy since Season 1, and to me, it's still as amazing as ever!

2. Once Upon A Time -



The writers of this show are beyond brilliant!
Every time a new character is introduced, I'm always wondering who they are in fairy tale land -- it always makes me think and it always keeps me guessing.

3. Revenge -



If I ever find myself in trouble, I want Emily Thorne on my team. ;)

4. Hart Of Dixie -



Hart of Dixie has the perfect balance of comedy and drama -- that plus Zoe and Lemon's gorgeous clothes = love!

5. Downton Abbey -



I think I've blogged about this show enough for you guys to know how much I love it, haha! ;)
(Check out those posts here.)

So yup, I LOVE LOVE LOVE these shows!

What about you guys...

If you were to choose your top 5 favorite shows, what would they be?
Which shows do you truly enjoy watching?

I hope you're all having a wonderful weekend!
Happy Easter! :D

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Friday, March 29, 2013

Worth It: SHISEIDO Facial Cotton

Happy Friday!

Today is Day 2 of Spring Break and I am barely starting to get back on track on my blog posts... I guess I needed two days to just do nothing, haha! ;)

But anyway, I am back and I plan to have regular new posts for you guys again, yay!!!

For today's post, I just wanted to share with you something that I think is so totally worth it: SHISEIDO Facial Cotton.


Delivers moisture, with a luxuriously gentle touch.

This exclusive Facial Cotton is 100% natural and uniquely manufactured for a consistent soft, smooth texture.
Allows for maximum absorption and assists in the application of Shiseido softeners.

Price: $9.50

These are THE best!
They are soft and gentle on the skin.
They are the perfect size, but if you feel like it's way too big, you can most definitely cut them in half -- they do not break or fall apart.

The price might be a bit too high, but they are so worth it!
My sister got this for me, and I was like, "Seriously, $10 for cotton pads?!"... but yeah, I can totally see why she was raving about these. :)

What do you guys think?
Have you used SHISEIDO's Facial Cotton before? Is this something you might like to try?

I wish you all a wonderful Easter weekend ahead!

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Saturday, March 23, 2013

First weekend of Spring! :)

Happy Weekend!

I'll be spending the first Saturday of Spring at the Getty Villa in Malibu...




I am so excited!

I've heard so many positive things about the Getty Villa and as you can see from these wonderful photos courtesy of Pinterest, it's beautiful! According to the weather forecast, it's going to be a gorgeous California day today = perfect!
I will definitely take photos to share with you guys! :)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Spring!

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Random thoughts on a Friday...

Happy Friday!

I am exhausted and I ended up sleeping for three hours again this afternoon... I think Friday has now officially become my nap day. ;)

Anyway, just wanted to share some random thoughts with you guys...

I am a huge New Girl fan and I am so happy that this is finally happening:

"I meant something like that..."

Nick and Jess finally admitted that there's something going on there, yay!

And now that that's happened...


...this needs to happen!
Danny and Mindy, c'mon!

Are you a New Girl and/or The Mindy Project fan? What do you guys think?
Are you as excited as I am about Nick and Jess? Do you feel the same way about Danny and Mindy?

Have a great weekend!!! :)

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Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Must-Have: OASAP Contrast Zigzag Print Long Sleeve Cardigan

Happy Tuesday!

To celebrate the last night of winter, I thought it would be perfect to share with you guys another one of my must-have items. :)


This particular item can easily transition us from winter to spring... I'm so excited, are you guys ready?!

I recently became an OASAP Fashion Hunter, and they sent me a piece of clothing to review for you guys...



I loved both colors, but in the end, I decided to go for the cream version.


How amazing is this linen bag it came in?! 
LOVE LOVE LOVE!


The print is so beautiful and so unique -- I love it!

Up close photos:



This cardigan is crafted in cotton and acrylics, featuring contrast zigzag print to the main, ribbed edge, long sleeves, irregular hem, in medium length cut. Due to different measurements, 1-2cm difference is allowed.

Price: $47

I love this cardigan!
It's very comfortable and it fits really well!
The way it falls on the body is perfect and very flattering. :)

I also love how versatile it is -- you can wear this on a day when you just want to be comfy and casual and on days when you want to dress up a little bit.

It keeps me warm in the mornings, but it's not stifling once the afternoon sun comes out.
As I mentioned above, this is the perfect piece to transition from winter to spring -- wear it with jeans or leggings on cold days and wear it with a skirt or shorts on warm days.

The design is classic and I can totally see this as something I will wear in the years to come -- I will definitely take care of this cardigan because it's my new favorite! :)

Oh and as if I didn't already love OASAP enough... they gave me more reason to love them even more than I already do -- they gave me a free gift!


Claw Earrings -- cute, right?!

And oh hey, look who took outfit photos again! ;)


Sooo, this is the outfit I wore with my cardigan... I gave a little sneak peek on Twitter and Instagram, if you guys remember. :)

Here are the details of my outfit:

Black Bandage Skirt
Black Tank Top
Black Ballet Flats
Accessories
Contrast Zigzag Print Long Sleeve Cardigan from OASAP 


I think this photo above shows what I meant about how the cardigan falls on the body. :)

Up close...


It falls longer in the front and it's a bit short at the back -- perfect balance. :)


And now, about the accessories...


Black Aviator Sunglasses
Silver Statement Necklace
Silver Ring
Starfish Ring with Pearl
Pearl Earrings

So yup, there we have it... bottom line: I love my new cardigan and I think it's good to invest in something like it. :)

To learn more about OASAP and to shop (of course, haha!), please click here.
You can also keep up to date with them through TwitterFacebookPinterestBlogger, and Tumblr.

What do you guys think? Do you have a cardigan similar to this?
Have you bought anything from OASAP before?

I hope you're all having a great week!
Happy Spring! :D

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Chicnova: Spring Wishlist

Happy Monday!

I just wanted to share with you guys my excitement about Spring -- can you believe it's officially Spring on Wednesday???!!! :O

And in girl world, you know what a new season means... new clothes! ;)

I'm trying not to spend all my money on shopping, but that doesn't mean I can't dream about it, haha!
With that said, I put together a little wishlist of Spring items I would love to buy from Chicnova:

1. Mini Skirt with Bold Flower Print Details, $161.40 -


What a beautiful print!

2. Skinny Elastic Pants in Vintage Green with Zipped Cuffs, $35.40 -


I love the color!!!

3. Neon Green Flower Lace and Organza Dress with Cropped Sleeves, $63 -


This dress is so pretty!

4. Pants in Digital Floral Print, $138 -


Floral pants are something my wardrobe is lacking...

5. Beige Sleeveless Silk Chiffon Shirt with Dip Hem, $45 -


This is a classic style and so versatile too!

What do you guys think of these five items?
What's on your Spring wishlist?

I hope you all had a wonderful start to the week! :)

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Sunday, March 17, 2013

Best New Beauty Products for 2013

Happy Sunday/ Monday!

Have you guys tried any new products lately?
Would you like to? If the answer is yes, then these are THE products to try! :)

According to Good Housekeeping and Yahoo!, these are the Best New Beauty Products for 2013:

1. Nexxus Hydra-Light Weightless Moisture Conditioner -

Nexxus Hydra-Light Weightless Moisture Conditioner

2. Yes To Grapefruit Brightening Facial Towelettes -

Brightening facial towelettes

3. Maybelline Whisper Sheer Lip Color -

Maybelline Whisper Sheer Lip Color

4. Stila Skincare Undercover Conditioning Toner & Moisture Prep -

Stila Skincare Undercover Conditioning Toner & Moisture Prep

5. First Aid Beauty Dual Repair Face Cream

First Aid Beauty Dual Repair Face Cream

6. Rimmel London ScandalEyes Shadow Sticks -

Rimmel London ScandalEyes Shadow Sticks

7. Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask -

Clinique Moisture Surge Overnight Mask

8. Drybar Happy Hour Shampoo -

Drybar Happy Hour Shampoo

9. L'Oréal Paris Magic De-Crease Eyelid Primer -

L'Oreal Paris Magic De-Crease Eyelid Primer

10. Urban Decay Naked Eye Basics -

Urban Decay Naked Eye Basics

Do you guys agree with this list?
Have you tried any of these products? Which ones do you recommend I try?

I wish you all a wonderful week ahead!
And yay for Spring! ;)

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Chicnova Giveaway Winner! :)

Happy Sunday!

I just wanted to take some time to announce the winner of my recently concluded Chicnova Giveaway. :)

First off, I would like to say a big thank you to our friends over at Chicnova for sponsoring this amazing giveaway! And a big hug and huge thanks to everyone who entered and made this giveaway a success!

Now, on to the giveaway winner...

Out of 477 entries, entry #400 won:


Entry #400 is Peiji from peiji.blogspot.com!


Congratulations, Peiji!!! :)

Chicnova and I will email you the details on how to claim your prize!

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Shoe Daca Giveaway: Win a pair of Saltwater Sandals! :) ***CLOSED***

Happy Weekend!

Remember when I told you guys that we are going to have another giveaway to celebrate What Mimi Writes' third blogiversary?
Well, here we are! ;)


First off, a big thank you to Christine and all our friends over at Shoe Daca for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway!
To learn more about them and to read my review on my new favorite Saltwater Sandals, please click here. :)

Now, about the giveaway...

What's up for grabs?
A pair of Saltwater Sandals in the size and color of your choice!
(Depending on availability)

My sandals! :)

 Other colors available:
Black, Brown, Champagne, Fuchsia, Gold, Lime, Navy, Orange, Pink, Purple, Red, Silver, Tan, White, and Yellow

*Sigh*
I'm so excited for you guys!
These sandals are awesome! :)

Let's get on with the giveaway?

We have this neat Rafflecopter widget to help us with the giveaway, yay!
All you have to do is follow the steps... please be sure to do ALL mandatory entries as each entry will be checked and verified.
I also have some extra entries for you guys -- more chances to win! ;)


This giveaway is open to US residents only.
But they are willing to ship it internationally if the winner can pay for shipping costs, so if that applies to you, please do join in! :)

It will end on Wednesday, April 17th at 12:00am PST.
The winner will be chosen at random and will be notified via email.

Good luck!!! :D

Thursday, March 14, 2013

What's New: Saltwater Sandals + Outfit

Happy Thursday!!!

I'm back, I'm here, I'm alive, haha! ;)
I finally made it through all the things I had to do this week -- good news, I got a 100% on my Accounting test, that totally made my day! :D

Since I'm in a celebratory mood, I think we should go ahead and jump into today's post...

These past few days have been extremely hot, the weather is now hitting the 80s (so not looking forward to triple digit weather), and my boots are now going back into the depths of my closet (haha!). I've been saying that I want to find the perfect sandals for Spring and Summer... guess what, I think I finally found it! :D


Christine from Shoe Daca sent me a pair of their Saltwater Sandals to review for you guys. :)

First off, here's a little something about Shoe Daca:

Shoe Daca is an adorable boutique established in 2010 that has recently relocated to Elk Grove, CA. We are an OFFICIAL retailer of AUTHENTIC Salt-Water Sandals, Rainbow Sandals, Bearpaw Boots, and Hello Kitty merchandise! Along with these amazing brands, we also carry women's clothing, accessories, purses, shoes, and more! Last year, our cute, locally owned boutique donated hundreds of shoes and clothes equaling thousands of dollars to the Sacramento Children's Closet for the Sacramento City Unified School District for needy children and families. For our efforts, the California State PTA gifted us with Golden Oak Services Award, "California's most prestigious PTA award, given to an individual or organization that has made significant contributions to the welfare of children and youth in a school or community." We have also hosted sales and events, such as fashion shows and Hello Kitty Meet and Greet Parties for all our loyal customers and will host many more events to show our appreciation for our customers and the community.

Sounds amazing to me! :)

Now, on to the sandals...


Cute box, right?!


Shoe Daca is the only official Saltwater Sandal retailer with 20 colors of saltwaters in the world!!!
These waterproof sandals are durable and comfortable, perfect for summer and taking long walks on the beach.
We carry them all year long in black, brown, champagne, fuchsia, gold, lime, navy, orange, pink, purple, red, silver, tan, white, yellow and custom color combinations handpicked by the Shoe Daca team.

Price: $36.99

Ready to see my new sandals? :)

Taaaa-daaaaa!


They're so pretty, right?!

I really, really love them! 
The design is classic and timeless.
I think they add a nice touch to any outfit -- you can wear them with jeans, shorts, or dresses.
In my opinion, this kind of sandals will suit different kinds of styles and personalities. I received compliments from tons of people at school. :)

They are also really comfortable -- I wore them all day and they did not hurt my feet at all!


One problem I had, though... one side of the strap broke. :/
I guess it wasn't glued on that well -- I was a little bummed, but it's nothing a little Krazy Glue won't fix. :)

And I just gotta say, even when the strap broke, walking wasn't difficult.
Besides that little boo-boo, I think these sandals are 100% perfect!

Oh and hey, look who took some outfit photos! ;)


Yellow H&M Dress
White Fashion Q Cardigan
White Woven Belt
White Saltwater Sandals from Shoe Daca 

Please excuse the awkward picture!
I don't think I'm ever gonna get used to posing for outfit pictures, I think I'm forever going to be awkward in photos, haha! ;)

A closer look...


This necklace I wore was from a giveaway I won back in my first year of blogging... three years later, I still love it!


This belt is my new favorite!
I also have it in black and brown.

My other accessories...

So yup, bottom line: I love these sandals and I know you guys will too!

Shoe Daca has an amazing customer service and their shipping is extremely fast.

One last thing... about sizing, if you are a half size, you should order the next size up.
I am usually a size 6 and a half -- a size 7 is a perfect fit on me. :)

To order your very own pair of Saltwater Sandals, please click here.
Use the code KEEP10 to get 10% off your entire purchase. :)

You can keep up to date with Shoe Daca on Twitter and Facebook.
If you are anywhere around LA, you can also visit them at their store:
9158 W. Stockton Blvd Suite 100
Elk Grove CA 95758

Oh but wait, it doesn't end here... Shoe Daca and I are giving away a pair of Saltwater Sandals, yay!!!
That is happening this weekend, so please stay tuned! :)

Soooo, what do you guys think? Is this something you might want to wear?
Have you ever bought anything from Shoe Daca before?

Have a happy Friday, guys!
Yay for the weekend! :D

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