Exam Survival

On April 15, 2009 · 25 Comments
Hello Darlings,
Well, since many of you already know I am in the midst of my finals and finishing up my research project. Although I should be in a panic mode, thinking how miserable my life is right now and what a hermit I have turned into. Not caring about anything but school and accept that my nails are growing a mile long cuticles, my split ends are driving me nuts, and my face is starting to break out as if I just hit puberty.WELL, NO MORE OF THAT !!!!!!
I am embracing a new approach... and ways to handle exam period.
I am going to continue to make myself feel great... including not postponing my eyebrow appointment for the tenth time and not canceling my hair appointment that is coming up.I am going to do my nail and toes. I am going to be in control of my life and my school overload. I refuse to become one of those student who's miserable.

I AM GOING TO DO IT ALL WITHOUT FEELING GUILTY (the hardest part)!!!

Therefore I decided to make an inspiration post that will inspire me to stay positive, to remember to feel great, and to take a moment to breath.

FEEL Fabulous
I've been spending long hours at the library or at home studying or running errands or going to meetings and doing a million other things. When overwhelmed with so much, the last thing I want is to complicate my life worrying about how I look. During such time, I want to feel fabulous but in a way that is quick and comfortable.

Feel Chic
  • Wear things that make me feel comfortable and chic.


  • Wear pretty accessories to add a girly touch and make any simple outfit feel more special
  • Wear pretty flats for comfort, but sometimes resort to heels for a touch of fierceness :P

Stella McCartney Cherry Thong Sandals; Bloch patent leather flats ( I have them in black/white and now I want this color); Juicy Couture Rose flats; Lanvin Leather ballerina flats.

Feel Pretty
  • I don't want to wear too much make up. I hate feeling like I am melting away, therefore hate wearing too much make up.

- Just a touch of pretty pink lip gloss/lipstick, mascara, blush and a bit of translucent powder (to control the shine and have matte look), and of course well done eye brown ( 've been getting my threaded for years, painful but the results are amazing).

Feel Neat
  • Simple natural hair or put it up in a neat pony or a loose bun. Always neat.
  • Pretty nails always make me feel neat.

Venus di Violet;Done Out in Deco; Holy Pink Pagoda!

Positive ATTITUDE
  • Take time off.

- go quickie shopping.
- spend time with the loved ones and friends.

  • Indulge

- take a quick break and have an espresso and a cupcake!
- relax in a bubble bath!

  • Look Forward

- to the summer
- to my vacation

  • Remember

- to sleep
  • STAY POSITIVE and ORGANIZED!!!

I wish you all a beautiful and positive day!!!
With Love...
Marta

Source: net a porter; opi; style.com; Hasta la vista, Mademoiselle;Corrie Bond; fashion spot; lolita

Club Monaco Discount

On April 12, 2009 · 26 Comments
Hello Darlings,

As my vacation is approaching, I am trying to finish all of my shopping and picked up this silk top from Club Monaco. With a 20% student discount and great quality and prices, Club Monaco is fast becoming my personal favorite store.

I adore the details of this blouse: the collar,the sleeves and the zipper on the back.

I am wearing:

Club Monaco Silk Blouse

Wilfred Skirt

Mackage Leane Leather Jacket

Michael Kors booties

I am wearing:
Club Monaco Silk Blouse
French Connection Trousers

I played dress up in my room, and found these two looks to pair

with my new Club Monaco Silk Blouse. What do you think???

With Love... Marta
Source: Jak&Jil

Safe in Coach Barrett Sneakers

On April 9, 2009 · 27 Comments
Hello Darlings,

My love for heels needs to suffer for a bit. Yup, since I am tired and distracted High Heels Cause a Serious Threat to MY WELL BEING like tripping and breaking something. So for now I will spend my days in my new Coach Barrett sneakers :)

I just picked up a new pair of Coach Barrett sneakers. I got my first pair 2 years ago and they still look perfect. Just throw them in a washing machine and voila they are like new... This time I chose a colorful pair, which is perfect for the summer. They are soo cute and girly.

I am wearing:

Ralph Lauren Top

Abercrombie & Fitch Madison Jeans

Mackage Leane Leather Jacket

Coach Barrett Sneakers

I also bought this pair of Abercrombie & Fitch Madison jeans. Although I like their clothes, I hate their service and the image they portray (I used to work there, and had to sign an appearance contract, how funny is that?). So I say no to their marketing team but thumbs up to their designers :)

Notice my make up, I'm actually wearing color (lol), my Chanel lavender eyeshadow and YSL matte lipstick...not too much, I hate wearing too much make up during the day.

  I wish you all a beautiful day!!!!
With Love... Marta

Skin Care and Make Up Revised…

On April 8, 2009 · 24 Comments
Hello Darlings,

By a request of a lovely reader, this is my updated Skin Care and Make Up routine. When it comes to my skin care and make up, my rule is simple - LESS IS MORE. I hate using too much make up or too many skin products. I have Combination to Oil skin type.

Skin Care

Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser
use it every morning and night
use it every morning and night and whenever my skin needs refreshing
use it every morning and night
use it every morning and night. very moisturizing and light
use whenever I don't get my beauty rest
use it every week before scrubbing
use it every week after the mask.
removed black heads perfectly and skin always looks fresh and radiant

Make Up

Use on days when I need more coverage. I've been using it forever and love it
Use it everyday, gives perfect matte look without the cake-y look
gives a perfect gentle sun-kissed look without the orange tint
Best mascara out there, AMAZING
adds that perfectly rosy effect to the cheeks
base shadow, or just for inner eye and under the brow
For days when I feel like wearing eye-make up,lol. Light and fresh
For days that I feel girly,lol.
Simple, can't live without it!
 

Need to get: ( Are they any good?)

Sodium PCA Oil-Free Moisturizer YSL Gloss Pur in 2 Pure Rose Smashbox photo finish foundation primer SPF 15 with Dermaxyl Complex Nars Blush

 
What are your must-haves?
Comes on ladies and gents spill your secrets to staying fabulous?
With Love... Marta  
Source: Ellen Von Unwerth; Chanel; Sephora.