Nail Art Tutorial｜Serve Me Some Yummy Donuts With Colorful Sprinkles

Happy Easter! I hope you all are having a great weekend, and for some of you, a nice long weekend holiday.

At one of my previous jobs, there used to be a donut shop near the office, and often the co-workers would rotate on bringing in tasty treats for the entire staff. Sadly, I don't have a donut store near me anymore, but occasionally, my sweet tooth still crave them. This nail art tutorial is, indeed, inspired by these lovely desserts.

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AKB48 Tomomi Itano Dear J Inspired Makeup Tutorial｜Count Down To Her Graduation

When it comes to Japan, the biggest and newest social phenomenon is without a doubt AKB48, which is one of the largest and highest-earning musicians in Asia. I've lost count of how many girls are actually in the group and its sub-units, but all I can tell you is that there is A LOT!

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Korres Showergels｜Nothing Beats A Steamy Shower On A Cold Night

We've been having quite a roller-coaster weather here in Cali. There were a few days of Spring fever, but the weather quickly faded into the lower temperatures. And the best thing to recuperate from a cold night is by taking a nice hot shower with one of my favorite bath product, the Korres Showergels ($19.50 for 13.53 fl. oz.), which made onto my favorite products list of 2012.

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My Introductory Julep Maven Subscription Box｜Classic With A Twist

It may sound strange when I tell you that I never purchased a monthly subscription box (beauty related) until now, even though I'm a beauty blogger. It seems that everyone else is joining this bandwagon of product sampling craziness. Ultimately, I lost to all the temptations, especially when there is a great deal (or when you score a coupon like I did).

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Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes｜An Oily Girl's Savior For 8 Hours Wear

There are certainly some perks (i.e. not have to endure dry and cracked skin) for having extremely oily skin, but most of the time, I'd rather not, especially when makeup is melting off of my face. Well, with the vast selections of beauty products, I'm glad to have found a few that actually last without feeling like fried egg in a pan. Let me introduce to you my latest obsession - Clinique Chubby Stick Shadow Tint for Eyes ($16 for 0.1 oz/3g).

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Let's Talk Blogging｜New FTC Disclosure Guidelines And Google Reader Shutting Down

A review article was scheduled to go up today until some new (and important!) information appeared in my inbox, and I want share them with you.

For those who follow your daily beauty reads via Google Reader, you'll receive some depressing news this week when you pop open the feed reader because the search giant announced closing of its Google Reader (along with several other services) as part of its second round of "Spring Cleaning" effective July 1st. Although not the most popular rss reader out there, Google Reader is still widely used. If you now have to scramble for an alternative, I'd highly recommend Bamboo Feed Reader (Firefox add-on). It's free and is pretty easy to navigate.

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Disney Jasmine Collection by Sephora Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette｜Every Girl Is A Princess At Heart

There's a reason why we love colorful outfits, flashy accessories, cute styles, and everything pink. It's because some are born with glitters in their veins, but every girl can be a princess at heart. Pick out your favorite dress, put on the glass slipper, wear a tiara, and you are ready to step into the enchanted castle. Dreams don't just come true in fairy tales, and you can now be a true royalty with the new Disney Jasmine Collection by Sephora Magic Carpet Ride Eyeshadow Palette ($30 for 0.196 oz).

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Julep Neon Nail Dips｜Ultra Bright Is Not Just For Teenyboppers

Once we pass the early 20s, bright colors seem to gradually fade away from our wardrobe. However, the right amount of color adds that instant pop to any outfits. And who said we can't just rock neon accents because fluorescent trends aren't just for youngsters.

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Splash of Spring Makeup Tutorial｜A Cherry Blossom Inspired Look

Spring is the perfect time to try out a new makeup look for it is the season that signifies renewal and rejuvenation. 

Take a leisurely stroll through the garden, and you'll spot the spectacular natural surroundings and the stunning beauty of Spring blossoms. This makeup tutorial is inspired by the charming elegance of cherry blossom.

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Rose Link UK Hello Glow Whitening Plus Facial Polish｜Discover A Radiant Complexion

Maintaining an even and brightened complexion has always been my skincare priority. I've experienced many whitening and brightening products, and after years of trials and errors, one thing for sure is that there is no overnight miracle. You'd be very lucky to even discover a product that delivers the promised result gradually.

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