My 'Fitspiration'

Thinspiration is a combination of the word 'thin' and 'inspiration'. It's supposed to motivate young girls or boys to lose weight and eat better in order to look like the models or celebrities in the photographs. While it's always good to have a little boost to help motivate when one lacks energy or drive during a diet, but oftentimes thinspiration wears down the self esteem when the dietee cannot reach the level of thinness that they see in their pictures.

I think it's great if people try to lose weight and be healthy, but I get disturbed when I stumble onto pro-ana sites and see tips such as: "When you get hunger pains curl into a ball, it makes them go away" and "Take a pure cold bath for 15-30 min to lower your body temp, your body burns around 200 cals for every degree it has to raise itself to reach a normal body temperature". It hurts my heart to think what these people have to go through just to attain some standard of perfection.
Here are some examples of 'thinspiration'.



Losing weight is fine, but not if they one has to go to drastic means in order to do it. Anorexia, bulimia, binging and purging are extremely dangerous eating disorders with serious outcomes. They can lead to weakness, organ failure, and in some cases, death. Some key points they all have in common are: a psychological disorder, dissatisfaction with body image and a intense fear of gaining weight. Some more information on them can be found here: Anorexia, Bulimia, Binging and Purging.

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So this brings me to my 'fitspiration'. Summer is almost here and it would be nice to get in shape for the beach and the cute new fashion trends stores are churning out this year. I've been underweight most of my life and have been told by doctors that I need to get my BMI up. I'm also slightly anemia, I'm not sure if that is attributed to that or if I was born with it. I also can't donate blood without my own health being at risk. So for this summer, I'm looking to get fit and healthy!

The triple Fs- Fierce, Fit and Fabulous. I'm going to eat full and healthy (lots of vegetables, pasta, chicken) with lots of liquids. I might even take vitamins even though I forget. I'm going to continue doing my workouts at home and sign up for a gym membership (= =) and go jogging once in a while. But one a week or so I get a relax day where I can slack a little bit on my regime. Enough talk, let's get to the photos!





"You are like art, to be loved and not destroyed."

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Best Drugstore Concealer

Forgive my absences, I had finals and then I went on a mischievously marvelous trip for a week and just recently I remembered "Oh shit, I have a blog and wonderfully loyal readers" and I better book it and give my fingers a work out on SpotBlog if I want to keep both of them.

This is my second attempt at a "Best Concealer" post. I went back and looked at my draft on it a year ago and all I wrote was:
"This concealer is thick enough to give you a perfect coverage yet it doesn't look like you plied on makeup!" 
Haha Amy. Plied? Oh girl.


Best Drugstore Concealer


E.L.F. All Over Cover Stick



This little concealer is tiny and come in a cute little container with a lid on it. You don't get a lot of product, but for $1 it doesn't matter that much. It has a very creamy consistency and the coverage is buildable to full. There is a slight orange smell but it's quite faint. The coverage of this product is great for under the eyes and discoloration, but does it settles into lines a little. A downfall of this is that shades are limited (around 5) and they do take on more of a orange hue. Also, those with oily skin may want to stay away as the combo might look greasy.


Hard Candy Glamoflauge

Found at local Walmart stores, this little gem comes in a lipgloss style squeeze tube with a mini pencil concealer. Glamoflague is extremely pigmented and is full coverage so all you need is a small dot for your entire face. It blends well, covers dark circles and has a creamy consistency. Don't over-apply or it will look cakey. The colour selection is disastrous, however; there is light, medium and tan. If you are in between categories then you will need to dilute the concealer with witch magic or just pray for more shades. :(


Cover Girl CG Smoothers Concealer




Resembling a nude lipstick at first glance, Smoothers comes in a lipstick tube to be dabbed on the face in a similar manner. It has a creamy consistency, gives smooth application and covers up blemishes and dark circles. The coverage is medium but can be built up and the product is easy to blend. This product is considered to be a cult classic and has been a staple for years. This product also comes in 'Neutralizer' and 'Illuminator'.


Maybelline Dream Mousse Concealer




Lightweight and fluffy, it's like a marshmallow confection for your face! Glides on soft and creamy and dries to a powdery finish. It does not cake up, even though it may look heavy, and gives good coverage. It comes in a heavy glass container and doesn't give a lot of product but a little goes a long way. Use in conjunction with Dream Mousse Foundation for a rockin' flawless airbrushed look.

* I believe this product has recently been discontinued. Stock up if your drugstore is still carrying them.




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Review: Covergirl LashBlast (Original, Waterproof and Fusion)

I bet you bitches thought I was dead! (:

Nope, just took a loooong vacation from blogging. I have absolutely no excuses for not writing for so long. No convenient explanation, no cute coverup. Just call me a lazy dumbbutt, forgive me and lets move on!

(You don't have a reason for a month of laziness?)

No, shut up foo'!

This is a review on Covergirl LashBlast Mascara- Original, Waterproof and Fusion.

Y'all know what the products look like, they have been around forever and are considered mascara 'cult classics'.

 My thin little Asian lashes. Sparse, thin and short to boot!

 With two coats of mascara.

 


Covergirl LashBlast (original):
It's a lovely mascara that does great at volumizing, providing length and separating the lashes. I love how thick and lush my lashes look after applying this, however too many coats will leave them clumpy and heavy and a little crunchy. Yum!


The length is decent, good for those who just want a little more elongation. As for me, I love the butterfly falsies look, so this doesn't quite cut it for me. This mascara NEVER smudges on me, which (trust me) is saying a lot. I have oily lids and my eyes tend to water a lot; at one point in life I got so tired of raccoon eyes that I stopped wearing mascara for a YEAR When curled, it holds the curl nicely. I'm not a huge fan of the giant barrel brush; my eyes are pretty small and it's difficult to reach the small lashes at the ends... and getting the ones at the bottom require an surgeon's steady hand to apply.

Covergirl LashBlast (waterproof):
Almost identical to the original except it holds a better curl and is difficult to remove.

Covergirl Lash Blast Fusion:
This mascara is claims to provide both length and volume, hence the FUSION. This mascara gives crazy length! I find it provides almost double the length the original LashBlast gave me. And if I keep layering on coats, I get mile long Betty Boop flutterlashes. With that in mind, I have to say this product gives very little volume, by little I mean almost none. I find that it tints my lashes darker and provides a little thickness, but that's it. No wonder I can keep applying coats without it getting hard.


I like this mascara for a really pretty, natural look. It's hard to tell I'm wearing mascara unless it's on close inspection and they still feel soft and fluttery. The formula seems a dryer than the original LashBlast so it wouldn't have a very long life. Due to it's dry formula, the lower lashes are easily reached. This mascara doesn't hold a curl as well as the original mascara.

Last thoughts? : When I layer these two mascaras on top of each other, I get the perfect blend of length and volume (probably what the Fusion mascara was supposed to be like). I don't do this all the time though, I'm more of a two-swipes-of-mascara-and-I'm-out-the-door kinda girl. I'm not loving the chunky packaging OR the bright highlighter colours (although Fusion is more toned down) OR the giant barrel brush, but it's what's inside that counts right?

In 4 words or less:

LashBlast: Volume and some length

Waterproof: Hard to wash off

Fusion: Length but little volume

All are pretty rockin'

Coming Soon Movies I MUST Watch

Black Swan





"A ballet dancer wins the lead in "Swan Lake" is perfect for the role of the delicate White Swan, but slowly looses her mind as she becomes more and more like the evil twin sister of the White Swan, the Black Swan." - IMDB

This trailer looks so siiick. To be honest, I have not heard of it until Michelle Phan did her makeup tutorial and I saw some commercials pop up and my friends talking about it on facebook. This movie looks so dark, disgusting, disturbing, another D word, and creepy. I must see it! It's by the same director as the movie Requiem for a Dream, which scarred me for a week but I still loved. God knows I love freaky movies, bring it on!


Release date: Limited release on December 10. Rated R.



Jane Eyre 





"A mousy governess who softens the heart of her employer soon discovers that he's hiding a terrible secret." ~ IMDB


The new film adaptation of the dark and gothic book. I literally went "omgomgomg" as soon as I saw the trailer. I've mentioned before that I am SERIOUSLY in love with the book! I love the writing style, the desolate, haunted feeling of the novel and the strong heroine. My book is in shreds. I'm so excited for this movie, I hope it's as good as the book.. even though it rarely is. This stars Mia Wasikowska, the same girl from Alice in Wonderland.
 

Release Date: Feb 11 2011. Rated PG-13.



Green Hornet





"By night, debonair newspaper publisher Britt Reid fights crime as a masked superhero known as The Green Hornet. At his side is martial arts expert Kato." ~ IMDB

Looks like a rockin' action comedy movie with Seth Rogen, Nick Cage and JAY CHOU!!! Been a fan of his music and films for years and it's great that he's acting in western movies now. His English skills seem a little weak but I love his deadpan expression haha.

Release Date: January 14 2011. Rated PG?


Tron: Legacy





"The son of a virtual world designer goes looking for his father and ends up inside the digital world that his father designed. He meets his father's creation turned bad and a unique ally who was born inside the digital domain of The Grid"

Tron: Legacy picks right off where the last movie ended, and with all the special effects in it being in 3D, you know it's going to be epic. The trailer alone blew my mind. If you were a fan of Avatar, this piece of eye candy is a must-see. But you must see this in IMAX 3D, that's the only way to watch this movie. ;]


Release Date: December 17 2010. Rated PG.


Burlesque





"A small-town girl ventures to Los Angeles and finds her place in a neo-burlesque club run by a former dancer."

Why do I want to see this? Well apart from the fact that I can spell "Burlesque" properly? This has got Christina Auguilera (who can actually sing), Cher, catchy songs, choreography and classiness.. which is needed in a risque movie such as this. This has been out for ages but I've never had time to see it yet. It's been nominated for 2 Golden Globes already with probably more to come!

Release Date: November 24 2010



Recent movies I've seen:

Harry Potter & the Deathy Hallows IMAX   4.5/5 on the rockin' scale
Tangled    4/5 on the rockin' scale
Let Me In   2/5 on the rockin' scale
Paranormal Activity 2  3/5 on the rockin' scale
Easy A    4.5/5 on the rockin' scale


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My Perfect Imperfections ♥

My Perfect Imperfections


It's this sweet little tag going on that I'm completely too late at jumping on the bandwagon for. It's been out for weeks already and I'm only getting started on it right now! The tag originated from Andreaschoice on YouTube, where it spread like wildfire. I never thought about blogging about it until I saw Kimberdoll do an entry on it.

So here we go (:




I HATE!

My Eyes

First of all, I have small, almond shaped double lidded eyes but they're hardly noticeable. When I wear eye makeup or open my eyes wide, the lid disappears and i look like I have monolids. My best friend of 3 years one day said "Wah! I never knew you had double lids!" after a MUA said something about them.
I also have short and thin lashes to boot! They dont look normal until I put on a generous layer of mascara. Why do guys have such long and luscious lashes instead of the ladies? = =;
Third, my eyes are uneven. One is bigger than the other, and is actually higher up! When I wear glasses, one eye is always slightly peeking out over while the other is still quietly trying to outrun the other.
Last, I despise the colour of them. I used to dismiss them as boring black, but I'm slowly accepting them as chocolate brown with black flecks. Still boring though.
All of the above are fixable with surgery and cosmetic enhances, but I'll never succumb to them. Why? My eyes are my eyes. As small, boring and ugly as they are they are still mine and I'll never change them. Although I might give coloured contacts a whirl :D
Sorry this was pretty long.


My Head

It's pretty disproportional to the rest of my body. It's TINY! You know those stick figures you draw with the teeny head and the huge body? That's me, yeah. I don't get why people complain that their head is too big. Great, you look like a Bratz doll.. that must suck. Not as much as a small head!

My Hair

One of the great consistencies of my life. It always gets oily and limp and I must shampoo it every evening or have dingy tresses the next day. It also delights in being unruly, tangled, messy, unstyliable!... to being completely manageable and perfect the next day o.O
I always sleep with my hair wet. I don't get a headache and blow drying makes my hair weird.


I LIKE!

My Smile (:

Some people say it's the best part of my face. I'm usually a happy person, and I'm always looking for a laugh or a good time. I'm always laughing (it doesn't take much really!) and have been told I have a lovely smile (:
I have average sized lips (my mom has luscious full lips, wish I got those) and straight white teeth (straight from two extractions and a lifelong retainer). My bottom teeth are slightly crooked and I refuse to fix them because no one can see them when I smile!
I don't have perfect teeth, some are longer some shorter, but it's my smile.. I love it.

My Legs

I'm quite skinny for my height and age, and I have really long limbs as well. I don't quite care for my chicken arms, but my legs are not bad (:  They kinda resemble toothpicks = =  but with a little bulk and definition to them. I like the way they look in skinny jeans and heels and the way my thighs never touch.. unless I'm sitting down.


My Hands

Couldn't think of one for the last one.. it was a throwup between this or my brows.
My hands are long and slender with no scars, marks or ANY visible hair anywhere. My fingers are long and my nail beds are wide and nicely spaced, which makes it great for manicures.

L♥ve your Flaws
L♥ve Yourself



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Best Drugstore Moisturizer

Best Drugstore Moisturizer


Wow I haven't done one of these in ages. A great entry considering it's now emerging into the winter season, a time of tinsel, gingerbread and dry, flaky skin.


Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti Wrinkle Cream

As a recipient of Allure's Best of Beauty, this product needs to be on every girls shelf!
A white, lightweight cream that absorbs well into the skin, without leaving it feeling greasy. This is a great moisturizer for nighttime and it's oil-free so it doesn't clog your pores. This scent free cream comes in a metal tube (to preserve the retinol). While I don't use this cream for it's anti-wrinkle effects, many woman have reported minimized lines and improved texture after only weeks!


Vaseline Petroleum Jelly

Ahhh what a classic! Even though we often purchase bigger and better products than this, we always seem to head back to this jay with the blue lid. Why? Because Vaseline is unscented, unflavored, hypoallergenic and extremely moisturizing! Having an allergic reaction to this product is almost unheard of which makes it a great universal moisturizer. It's versatile and it's many uses include: makeup remover, lip balm, clear mascara, removing rings, etc. Apply a thin of Vaseline where moisture is needed and marvel how rockin' smooth the skin feels!


Olay Regenerist Night Cream



My mom goes through these jars like candy! This scented lavender cream hydrates and leaves the skin feeling smooth and healthy. This night cream gives a slight "lifting effect"to the skin, leaving it firmer and more youthful. That being said, it is more of a night cream than a miracle wrinkle remedy, so don't expect more than a subtle improvement to lines.


Nivea Aqua Sensation

A lightweight and refreshing gel/cream with invigorating scent to lift up your day. This moisturizer has a gentle cooling effect and makes skin feel super smooth and soft. Aqua Sensation comes in a heavy glass jar with a lid. A great summer moisturizer, perhaps too light for the winter season.


Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer

This is a gentle moisturizer, perfect for those with sensitive or acne prone skin. Positively Radiant leaves the skin feeling soft and also works to clear the complexion. This makes a great day cream and contains SPF 15 and subtle shimmer to glow in the sunlight (:


Have you tried these moisturizers before?

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