This is Me

I went for a portrait last Saturday at Michaels Wedding Group! Check his studio out if you're nearby!

Yes, Tpumps?

I was thinking about making my blog all about boba because I have a cup at least once a day and recently I encountered Tpumps with my friends so I decided to give this place a go. At first, I was so confused because they're menu was the opposite of a Taiwanese boba place. Their menu's have around 20 flavors to choose from and you can even mix up to three flavors in one cup. So basically, someone can order strawberry, peppermint, and pumpkin spice or even guava, gingerbread, and almond. Yes I actually think some of the combinations are quite strange so I stuck with the classic black milk tea with honey boba. There is actually an option of choosing your drink without milk so it turns into a type of fruity mixed drink. My sister actually ordered a mango milk tea but she said it was slightly too sweet and my brother's lychee milk tea seemed extremely foamy. However, I really enjoyed the Honey milk tea because I could taste a different sweetness in my drink that I have never paid attention to. I would definitely give this place another shot because there are so many different combinations! I will probably never order the same drink twice and even though the lines are long, people must be waiting for a reason.

A&F Layering Tops Haul

                                                     

Hey Guys! So here are the bralettes and bandeaus I purchased from Abercrombie and Fitch last weekend! These are perfect for the spring and I can wear them under a see through shirt or even by themselves! I will be sure to do a lookbook soon and post pictures of my favorite dresses from A&F! 

Starting from the top left:

Gilly Hicks Bralette in Navy and White $24

Gilly Hicks Bandeau in Pink and Orange $20

Estée Lauder's Lilly Pulitzer Gift

Recently i've been hauling some high end makeup but mainly Estée Lauder products. On the first picture I have my Yves Rocher Purple Lilac Lotion from Europe over the summer, the Lilly Pulitzer gift from Estée Lauder, the mini floral lotion from The Face Shop, and my Juicy Couture charm bracelet. The items on the top were just in coordination with my new Estée Lauder gift set which is shown below. 

This is the Lilly Pulitzer gift set from Estée Lauder, which you can get for free if you make a purchase over $35 but I actually got the extra four piece set because my purchase was over $70. Starting from the top left:

Take it Away Makeup Remover Lotion

Pure Color Eyeshadow with colors 06 Sugar Biscuit, 47 Nude Fresco, 35 Hot Cinnamon, 45 Lavish Mink

Pure Color Gloss in 06 Magnificent Mauve and Double Wear Stay-In-Place Flawless Wear Concealer in 02 Light Medium

Sumptuous Bold Volume Lifting Mascara in 01 Black

Pure Color Lipsticks in 83 Sugar Honey and 17 Rose Tea

Lower Picture: Advanced Time Zone

Age Reversing Line/Wrinkle Creme Broad Spectrum SPF 15

A new haul from Abercrombie and Fitch will be uploaded soon!

Love, Val

Recent Food Extravaganza

                                                                                          

My mom first introduced me to Bambu when I was in eighth grade and we loved their milk tea because it always had a hint of coffee flavor. I always waited to go to their West San Jose location since it was the closest location to my house. However, they just opened a store on De Anza and it literally is the most amazing Pearl Milk Tea I have ever had in my life. I'll update on some more tasty foods around the bay!

What Photo Booth is Capable of Doing

Sometimes, you may be ashamed of the way you turn out on camera and even wonder, is that really me? Is my nose really that big and my skin that dull? Well, Photo Booth on my Macbook Air is capable of boosting self confidence. You may think the 720p Face Time HD camera isn't capable of capturing the small details but all you need is a bit of enhancement. Your computer should already come with iPhoto so just import your photo and click enhance under the edit icon. You will realize that yes, the 720p Face Time HD camera really does capture all the details that you want and leave out the flaws that are meant to be hidden. I realize that even though my pictures aren't HD quality, they allow me to feel beautiful about myself no matter what funny face I make or how many blemishes are on my face. Editing is key, and I can't live without it, but it's amazing how a webcam can do the job.