Spring break was no break. I was writing my undergraduate thesis, I was applying and was interviewed for jobs knowing that I won't work after my undergraduate because #gradschool so I've been going all "What is the point of this again?!", oh and speaking of graduate school, I've been rejected by several scholarships I applied to -- so really, it's been a tiring, draining and pretty disappointing spring break. Except for the times spent with close friends, primarily worrying but also assuring ourselves things are probably going to turn out okay, eventually -- I enjoyed every minute of that.
Aside from aforementioned activities, I did go on a holiday (sort of? more like a study break) and boy, oh boy, I picked the right time to enjoy myself. I visited a friend in Edinburgh and the weather was phenomenally bright and sunny. I toured the city, hiked aplenty and drank lotsa coffee. I was told the city is usually very gloomy with rain and strong wind; a part of myself would like to believe that I am a special snowflake and that Life decided, "Yep, you totally deserve this break. HERE'S THE SUN FOR YOU." Immediately though, the other part of myself that is ridiculously superstitions started thinking if this is Life's way of easing me into the difficult times ahead, namely the other scholarship application results I'm anxiously waiting for and my finals; you know, "Enjoy this now, YOU WILL SUFFER AND FAIL NEXT." I know, ridiculous but this fear is real.
Then I headed down to London to see William Fitzsimmons live which was life-changing. I am not exaggerating! It was life-changing. Firstly, it was Fitzsimmons and if you know me in any personal capacity, you know I cannot shut up about this man. He's amazingly talented, and he's arguably the first guy to make me reconsider my taste in men; from the cute Korean flower boys to.... what it is now (must have a beard, voice must be calming, looks good in flannel, and oh, did I mention, beard. Seriously it's impossible to find someone in my vicinity who rocks an awesome beard and is simultaneously date-able).
But secondly, the awesome part of the concert was also because it was at a church, St.Giles in-the-Fields. Now, Fitzsimmons is already amazing and while I'm no expert in architecture, I think the design of the place has a lot to do in making his music more amazing. It was a complex experience in which I felt my whole body vibrated to the soft acoustics of Will's guitar playing, the sharp dip-in-the-guts of "oh. OH WOW OH." of Abby Gunderson's violin and my favorite, the odd-but-totally-amazing-adorable use of what I think is the xylaphone in some of his songs. I'm also not a music major so really I can't comment shit about music things BUT I WAS HAPPY AND IT WAS GREAT.
But anyways, I thought I'd share the makeup I've been wearing when I was on holiday.
I was staying at a friend's friend's place and her room was aesthetically cool. It also had a nice big window, so all the good light was available and ..... TA-DA!
Also, can we talk about my *glow*? Okay, it was mostly the sun and the fact that my face is so round so all the light bounces of everywhere; but also because I've been using a creamy lipstick (Essence lipstick in 05 Cool Nude) as my blush. Dab it on the apple of my cheeks and subtly on my cheekbones; blend it out to give a nice sheen. Damn, it's pretty in pictures -- of course, when angled rightly!
Face
A'Pieu Natural Sun Cream SPF45 PA+++
Bioderma Sebium Global (as primer)
Bourjois 123 Perfect CC Cream in 32 Beige Claire
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in 3 Warm Medium
KIKO Flawless Fusion Bronzer Powder in 01 Natural Tan
KIKO Matte Fusion Pressed Powder in 04 Honey
Essence lipstick in 05 Cool Nude (as blush)
Eyes (not always, only in these pictures but most of the time, I skipped the eyes!)
MaxFactor 2000 Calorie mascara in Black
Etude House Drawing Eyebrow in 05 Grey
Lips
Burt's Bees Tinted Lipbalm in Hibiscus
Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in 001 Honey
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| L-R: Burt's Bees's Hibiscus, Revlon's Honey; Essence's Cool Nude. |
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