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carry-on1 by valerieclaise featuring Moschino

elec by valerieclaise featuring Abercrombie & Fitch

suitcase 1 by valerieclaise featuring a zip backpack

suitcase by valerieclaise on Polyvore

carry-on by valerieclaise featuring fuzzy socks

Yes, guys! I am jumping into the bandwagon! I have never been this drawn into a book before. Actually, I have but not as intense (Haha). When I first started reading, I was kind of disappointed. It was too action packed for me and I am missing the romance/love story part (I know, sounds cheesy). It wasn't what I expected it to be when I first read the first chapters since the world was buzzing about it so much thus leading me to expect too much (typical me). But as I got in deeper, I realized I couldn't put the book down. Maybe because the love story/romance part also was starting to pop up! I finished the book the night I was reading it! I finished around 6AM and the sun was up already. It was that intense/amazing.

Who would usually prefer to read it? If you are into dystopian books then you will love this for sure! It's comparable to The Hunger Games but in a whole different perspective. It's mainly for the young adult/teen age group. If you are into true stories or non-fiction like my dad then you would just think this is kind of off your grid. But I recommend you give it a try and you will learn to love it! 

RATING: It give it a 10 out of 10. I seriously can't wait to finish Insurgent! I'm half way through and I am so drawn already.

I am not posting any spoilers here since it might kick you off into reading the book but if any of you have read the book, feel free to comment and let's talk about everything and what you think about. I would love that! 

The lighting in this video is kinda on my face so the colors in my makeup might look exaggerated especially glittered ones. They don't look that much in actual at all :) Thumbs up if you like more makeup, hair, and outfit videos!

One of my absolute personal favorite as a makeup enthusiast is a highlighter! This product may not work for all shapes of faces but I need it on mine! It gives an all natural sheer glow! Girls don't really need a highlighter to use everyday but I just can't stand going out of the house without it. It feels like something is missing or I left something behind. If I don't have this on, I'll probably frown the entire day! (Hahaha!) It might sound crazy to you but yes, in all honesty, I live and breathe in this product.

How to apply? This is the tricky part. You have to keenly watch how much product you put on your face. I apply mine with a small fan brush. I dab it ONCE on the product smoothly and then apply to the upper high points of my cheek bones in an upward direction. Remember: Putting on too much will make your face look oily. Or worse, it will make you look like a disco ball. Once is enough, trust me :)

Would I recommend this? YES! But if you have oily skin like me, make sure you certainly know how much to apply on your face. Also, this product will just work if you have a warm undertone. This is because of its gold shimmer. 

If you have a warm undertone, gold will work for you. Have you noticed that in wearing jewelry? I sure do! I feel at my best when I'm wearing gold. It really compliments my skin.

How to know your undertone? Examine your veins, if they are blue, then you have a cool undertone. If green, you have a warm undertone. (high five! we're twinning!) If they go a little in between, then don't worry. You have a neutral undertone. 

Above all the highlighters that I've tried this the only product that gives a sheer all natural glow! Other products I've tried literally made me look like a glitter ball :(  You can't actually see in your own eyes the glitter pigments! It's not powdery too. I think that makes it look like you just placed morning sunshine on your cheeks :)

This product is very pricey for a highlighter, but I think it'll last you years! A little goes a very long way. I have mine for about 10 months now and it still looks like I haven't touched it. I mean, no indents still noticeable. I use it everyday, btw.

If you live and breathe in highlighters like me, then this product is a top notch for you! If not, I advise that you try using drugstore highlighters first. When you decide that you've fallen in love with this type of product, then you can invest in this one. Choose wisely!

xoxo, Val <3

Raise your hands if you have oily skin! Yes, I proudly belong to that skin type and I have grown to test a number of products that would work well for my skin. One very essential thing that every girl should have is a face powder to seal everything. Trust me, without this, everything you put in your face will just fade out like a bubble.

It was a constant struggle for me to find the perfect powder for my skin. I have oily skin plus it's also acne prone. I felt like I have been trying all my life till I found this product. MY HOLY GRAIL. MY LIFE SAVER.

Would I Recommend It? ABSOLUTELY YES! 

Would I recommend purchasing this for the first time if you have dry/normal skin? Not yet. I think you should first try drugstore brands. A lot of drugstore products really work well and even better especially on your skin type.

 I have used almost 3 compacts of this powder and it never failed me. I can see myself repurchasing this product for a very very long time. Although this product is very pricey, it will last you very long. I finish mine for about 4 - 6 months and I use it multiple times a day. I apply mine with a kabuki brush, btw :)

xoxo, Val <3

You all know how I love making my eyes look big! Enough said. Hope you enjoy this tutorial :)

Products Used:

Majolica Majorca Perfect Automatic Liner ((BL603)

NYX Eye Pencil (906 White)

Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner (Black Brown)

Lens diameter = 16mm

This look is perfect for cosplay events and costume parties! I have no idea why this makeup tutorial popped out of my mind. All I remember thinking was that I need to do a unique and different video. I thought of tag videos, a room tour, and then...boom! cosplay. I then recalled all the characters I've done! I've sold almost all of my wigs and costumes already but thankfully I still had this one wig I could't let go because I just love the character! So yes, here goes my Hatsune Miku Makeup Tutorial! Hope you'll like it! :)

Products Used:

1. IN2IT Waterproof Eyebrow Colour (ER 01 eyebrows)

2. ELF Eyelid Primer

3. ELF 100 color palette 

4. MAC Fluidline (Blacktrack)

5. Etude House Bling-Bling Eye Stick (#05 Silver Milky Way)

6. Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher (#2 Strawberry Choux)

7. Revlon Colorburst Lipstick (070 Soft Nude)

8. Smashbox Lipgloss (candid)

Do you like more Anime makeup tutorials? :)

So since classes ended I have been on a deal with my mom. For this summer vacation, my project is to re-do my bedroom! Here are some ideas on how you can utilize a small bedroom space but still make it look glamorous!

1.) LOFT BED WITH DESK

This lovely bed makes room for an extra space since it accommodates less space for your floor area! Also, it makes me feel like i’m in a play house or something like that. It’s really quirky and fun.

2.) Bright Wall Color

Imagine yourself in a completely black room then imagine yourself in this room. Doesn’t a black room make you feel congested? (no offense guys :D I like black especially in clothes) and doesn’t the light pink room make you feel all refreshed and cozy? Try to think it out :)

3.) Mirrors (huge ones!)

Trust me, if the giant mirror weren’t in this room, this would be like a whole different thing! A mirror reflects your area so in your eyes, it expands the room through the reflection. Just amazing!! <3 

L'oreal Smooth Intense Anti Frizz Shampoo - Schwarzkopf Zero Frizz Conditioner

These lovelies are my everyday shampoo and conditioner. I admit that it is not advisable to use shampoo everyday but I just couldn't help it. It feels like my head is a oven in its own when I don't do shampoo. Seriously! I feel pretty untidy. Maybe because I live in a tropical country and the weather makes the hair give out more oil than it usually does which makes it greasy. The Schwarzkopf Zero Frizz Conditioner is my latest discovery. It is perfect for everday because it isn't as strong as other conditioners. It makes your hair soft but at the same time you smell not a bit of chemical in it :)  It doesn't have a strong fragrance too which is perfect just for school!

Neutrogena Anti-Residue Formula Shampoo - Finesse Moisturizing Conditioner

I use these lovelies only once a week. Particularly on weekends because they need time. The Neutrogena Anti-Residue Formula Shampoo is strictly a shampoo that should be used once a week. I have been using this just now (college) because in school we sadly have to put our hair up in a bun and I have to use hairspray almost everyday. Obviously, I use this so I could protect my hair from unwanted residues of hairspray :) I use Finesse Moisturizing Conditioner as my weekly hair treatment. I put it on my hair, then put on a shower cap and watch a TV show. I absolutely recommend this since the result makes your hair so smooth like you've just got a hot oil treatment. Awesome, huh? :D

I've read this book a couple of months ago. It wasn't really a decided purchase since I was in a hurry. I saw the book and judged it by its cover. I haven't even read the back when I purchased it. The story was pretty refine for me since my type of books are obviously those teen or young adult inspired books that include vampires, werewolves, and of course, crazy adventure, suspense and love. And no, not particularly the Twilight Saga! There are a lot more :) You maybe asking why I did a blog post about this book if I didn't enjoy it that much in the first place? Well, I'm sure you've heard that this book is soon to be hitting the big screen! Guess who's starring? Guess who's playing Charlie? And Sam? And Candace? Let me show you:

Logan Lerman as Charlie

Emma Watson as Sam, Patrick's step-sister

Paul Rudd as Bill, Charlie's English teacher

Mae Whitman as Mary-Elizabeth, Charlie's first girlfriend

Nina Dobrev as Candace, Charlie's sister

Kate Walsh as Charlie's mother

Dylan McDermott as Charlie's father

Ezra Miller as Patrick

Up's....

Brad & Angelina - Emma Stone - Charlize Theron

Down's....

Reese Witherspoon - Natalie Portman - Kate Winslet