Spark

 Oh Buzzfeed... you did it again.

This is by far the best video I've ever stumbled upon at 3am. There is so much inspiration and positivity. It makes me want to do everything on the list. Some of the things on the list are things that I would never, EVER do. That's spontaneity for you.

The best part of the video is that there is no age requirement. The title is "things to do before you settle down." It's amazing to think that I can work on my own list right now, or in a couple of years.

If anything, it definitely sparked something in me.

Did you enjoy the video?

Always,

Kristel.

Filipina Inspiration

Hi all! Today I want to talk about the application of makeup in the Philippines, compared to the application here in America. Lately, I've been obsessing over how beautiful the celebrities look! Like always, I've composed a list of the Filipina makeup trends.

Heart Evangelista - philnews.ph

1. Contacts. Although this is not makeup, contacts are a part of someone's look.

Filipino celebrity flaunt colored contacts and it's starting to become an everyday accessory. In America, most people rock their natural eye color.

Kathryn Bernardo - instagram @johnvalle20
2. Brows. Lately the fashion trends are full and filled-in brows. Filipino and American makeup artists follow the trend, but each have a specific style. Filipino brows are full and straight. It automatically gives an innocent look to one's face. American artists are more prominent in high arcs.

Julia Barreto - instagram @deniseochoa
3. Contour. In the Philippines, face contour is used for a tiny bit of warmth in the skin, but the nose is precisely contoured! Instead of plastic surgery, the contour is strong to make the nose appear skinny and lifted. In America, skinny noses are not as important and it's used for bringing out the cheekbones.

Megan Young - instagram @tingduque
4. Skin finish.  From what I see, Filipinas love fair skin and dewy finishes. It's like they prefer a healthy glow.

As you can see, there are many comparisons in these pictures of filipina celebrities. I'm not saying filipina celebrities have ALL these specific trends in their makeup look, but you will definitely catch one or two!

Which is your favorite filipina makeup trend?

Always,
Kristel.

Dear Old Me

So tomorrow is my birthday and I want to reflect on the years that affected who I am today.

People around me have always been on this time limit and their lives are planned to the tiniest detail. I was never that type of person. I too have dreams and passions, but I never felt the need to keep it age restricted. If that were the case, I feel like my anxiety levels will go off the charts. At the age of 23, I am currently doing nothing and my life is at a pause. It's always hard for me to admit that, but then I realized, maybe it isn't a bad thing. I'm okay with doing nothing. 

When will I ever get the chance to do nothing?

When I say I am doing nothing, it's not like I am lying here staring at the ceiling. I have a job that is not my dream job, but I am able to take care of the little things. I have a bachelor's degree, but I am waiting on a response for graduate nursing school. Even though I have been waiting months and months, my mind will be positive until that response shows up in the mail. The waiting game is eating me, but that's a given. I have a boyfriend. To make matters a little complicated, we are currently long distance. He is in Oklahoma for the military. I shouldn't fret. He's there for me even though he is not physically beside me. I have family and friends, specifically people who include you in their life and happily accepts who you are. My parents are the most understanding, supportive, and positive people I know and it amazes me. Not once have they told me to start my life. Don't get me wrong, I am not going to let my parents take care of me forever. Please don't think of me that way. I always ask them What should I do? They always respond it's up to you. Those simple words mean everything. It IS up to me and it always has been. Just thinking about their support overwhelms my heart. Nothing actually feels like everything if I were think about these important details in my 23 year old life.

In honor of my birthday, let's give some advice to old me.

1. Stop caring what others think of you. Seriously, who cares. If what they're saying has no  positive affect on your life, then it simply does not matter. The only thing that matters is how you think of yourself.

2. Don't think about the success of others. You'll get there. Just like Mulan, "The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of them all."

3. Laugh more. Laugh with the people you love. Most importantly, laugh at yourself. There will be multiple times where you embarrass yourself. But you know what? IT HAPPENS.

4. Stay positive. There are SO many times in your life that you will get discouraged. It will always be okay. If it doesn't work out, it's not meant to be. Believe in your fate.

5. Be forever young. There is a difference between young spirited and childish. Eat whatever the hell you want. Dance like Beyonce when you are drunk. Snapchat duck faces once in a while (KNOW YOUR LIMIT). No one ever wants to be around a sour puss kill joy.

I truly hope you enjoyed this positive note.

Always,
Kristel.

Emoji Challenge

The best time to spend a Sunday afternoon is bonding with the little family members!

We wanted to imitate the emojis that I use on a daily basis.

It was so much fun with this silly one!

Enjoy the video my blogger friends!

Always, Kristel.

Hello lovely bloggers!

I recently posted my 'Best Of 2014' video up on my YouTube channel.

I had so much fun making this video. Check it out if you're bored!

What were your favorites of 2014?!

Always,

Kristel.

New Years Resolution

Greetings bloggers!

Finally I have the chance to blog! To start off the new year, there is no other way to celebrate than to talk about my new years resolutions. Normally I am not a believer in new years resolutions because every day we should make goals where we improve or better ourselves. You don't need a new year to have a new you! But... for extra motivation, it doesn't hurt to write down goals for 2015.

2015 Goals:

1. Start up my YouTube channel. No matter how many times I start, I always end up in a lag because my creative juices start to dry out. This year, IT MUST CHANGE!

2. Become a positive person. This is something I want to focus on this year. I get anxiety when I think about the past and it's difficult to think positive at times. Starting now, I want to condition my mind to rid the doubt that fog my confidence! 

3. Kickstart my nursing dream. I am slowly on my way of becoming a nurse and I am so eager to start. Waiting is hard, but patience is key. Applications are in, now we must wait!

4. I want to live my age. I want to travel! I want to enjoy a night out with friends! I want to do spontaneous and adventurous things! Anything that will make me feel young and free, I will do.

5. Be different. I want to continue to learn about myself. I want to have an open mind whether it's about new fashion styles or create new dreams. I want to be different and unique. I want to be my own person.

As you can see, my goals are just everyday goals. I don't care for losing weight, buying a car, or eating healthy. Every day I want to accept change in a beneficial way.

What are you new years resolutions?

Always,

Kristel.

Winter Essentials

Hello all!

Is it even winter yet? Well, since it's December, I will officially say it's winter. This season screams COZY! Even though winter is the bomb dot com, I need to keep in mind of my ten essentials for the winter!

1. Lip balm in my coat pocket. My lips hate me in general. There is never a time where my lips are perfectly moistened (why does that sound gross to me?). My current favorite lip balm is Baby Lips. Keeping it in my coat pocket is easy access during the winter time. If I forget the lip balm, my lips will crack and break yo mama's back!

2. Beanie on my head. Even if I have a good or bad hair day, I love wearing a beanie. It's warm and the wind doesn't whip it off your head like a hood would do. Different color beanies can definitely make a fashion statement.

3. LOTION, LOTION, LOTION! Although this might be a tedious task, lotion is very important when going out. My skin is very sensitive in the cold. I get red spots all over my body. I think the most important place to moisturize is my face. I have a specific face wash for acne skin. If I don't put lotion, I will peel like crazy.

4. Tea a day. Lately I've been doing this! If you watch my vlogs, I have a few days where I have my usual cup of tea. It's starting to become a routine. Drinking a cup of tea instantly gets me going during the winter time. My favorite winter tea is Tazo calm chamomile.

5. Fleece blankets. I don't know about you, but blankets can be a love/hate relationship during the winter time. The heat in the household can get pretty hot and sometimes I can't stand it. Instead of using my thick comforter at night, I grab a fleece blanket and I feel just right. 

6. My winter boots. In my last picture on my last post I'm wearing my bean boots. THEY ARE AMAZING. They are not only the most warmest boots in the planet, but they have such a unique style. I'm all in for the unique look! They can be snow/rain boots. I can step in fluffy snow and wet snow! It took me forever to get them because I was on a wait list (I never knew they were that popular.). I ordered them in December and got them during the beginning of March. Crazy right?

7. A winter playlist. Just like a summer playlist, I have to have a winter playlist for late night drives or snuggling in the bedroom. Recently I found a playlist on Spotify called "Afternoon Acoustic" and it is perfecto. There are a couple of Ed Sheeran songs too!

8. Dark lipstick. During the summer, I was very hesitant in putting on dark lipstick because I'm surrounded by bright colors like coral, teals, or pastels. In the winter, it doesn't matter anymore! I can throw on a knit sweater, a dark lippy, and boom! No one will judge. Haha!

9. Black leggings. Oh my goodness where do I begin with black leggings?! I have been wearing black leggings every single day and I don't even feel bad about it! No worries y'all, I do laundry and I have more than one. Laziness takes a toll during the cold weather. I literally wear my black leggings for bummy days and dressing up. That is the beauty of it. I change the top half of my body and voila, new outfit.

10. Coupons. I think this is a hilarious essential, but it is SO TRUE. During winter, there is Christmas. During Christmas, there are presents. When there are presents... I need coupons! I am so obsessed with RetailMeNot. A little __% off can help so much, especially if you have a giant group of family and friends like I do. Give me the deals please!

There you have it! My top ten winter essentials. What a random list, don't you think? Hopefully you enjoyed this post. I know I enjoyed making it. What are your winter essentials? Help a sister out! :)

Always,

Kristel.