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HEY ALL! almost FALL...and I rhyme...all the time....
Working at MAC store this weekend, as well as a music video shoots on Friday and Sunday! lots of pictures! and lots of music soon!
Sorry that we have been , laggin ya'll! Work and school, and DISNEYLAND has consumed our lives, but as soon as fall is here, we will be back in order, with pictures, and CONTESTS!
What are the new trends? I have seen brighter colored eye shadow, with an emphasis on LINER! GORGE!
I don't see nothing wrooonnggggg with a little #woodwinked#mua#muasofig#makeup#eyebrows#maccosmetics#motd#motn
#atlanticblue action because I don't. Give a. Eff. #brownscript#atlanticblue#peaches#lovenectar#dipdown#eyebrows#makeupartist#ombre#ilovemaciggirls
Before and after of @jennaychu's face. Wearing @trueorfalselashes in #cateyes and wearing #maccosmetics and the infamous #catwalkpalette on the #eyessss! #longlashesdontcare #trueorfalselashes #beforeandafter #motd #motn #ilovemaciggirls #anastasiabeverlyhills #prep #dapper #classy
VIDCON
Just kidding, I didn't even go.
I pretty much spent my weekend recovering from the horrible week that consisted of finals. I know that I blog a lot about school and how much it's killing me because of how difficult it is, but I cannot stress enough how important it is to always challenge your mind. Higher education is important and knowledge is power. And lastly, nothing will ever come easy in life.
Now, I'm not telling everybody that they have to go to college because you don't. If you already know what it is that you want to do in life and college isn't involved, then don't go. I know that I don't need a college degree in order to make YouTube videos and to blog about what products that I like, but I do need a bachelor's in either English or Journalism in order to become a beauty editor at any magazine, which is what my dream job/life goal is. I knew that in order to reach my ultimate goal, I needed to get that college education… and that's why I decided to come back to UCSB after a four year absence.
If anyone reading this is on the fence about returning back to a classroom, weigh your options. Are you going because you're bored and you miss school? Or are you going because you need to go in order to pursue a dream?
Trust me, I had contemplated going back to school for what seemed like an eternity, simply because I was so embarrassed to tell people that I was a college drop out. There isn't really anything wrong with it, but the reason why was because I wasn't doing anything awesome with my life. If I dropped out of school to become an assistant to some prestigious make up artist in Hollywood, then I'd have no problem telling anyone that I dropped out of school… but its't the fact that I was sitting in a windowless building for 8 hours a day and having orders barked at me every once in a while. I wasn't happy with my life.
After discovering a love and passion for cosmetics, I became a make up artist and started practicing make up on whoever I could. I would charge dirt cheap or practically nothing for weddings because I needed the practice and the experience, and as the famous saying goes, "practice makes perfect." Soon, I would realize how much I loved to write. I write everyday, I still do, whether it's in this blog, for school, my journal in my room, or my private blog, because it's therapy for me. Being able to transfer my thoughts onto another medium gives me satisfaction and a peace of mind that nothing else can bring me. After realizing that maybe I had a talent for this, it hit me that my calling in life was to become a beauty editor. Although extremely challenging, I told myself that this is what I needed to do as my profession and after some research, I found out that I needed a bachelor's in English. It was almost like a sign from up above telling me that choosing to be an English major was the right choice and for some weird reason, I feel like it was planned…
Anyway, the point of this blog post is to tell anyone out there that you don't need to go to school and get a Harvard education in order to become successful, but you should always challenge yourself to make yourself better than you were yesterday. Don't get comfortable and don't stay stagnant! Get up and do something and make your dreams happen!
Love,
Jenn
right now.
Ok, so…. I fuuuuuuuuucked up. like super super hard. I pretty much decided on a whim that it would be better for me if I dyed my hair back to a darker color and hoooooooooooly fuck I was wrong. I literally wanted to die and instead of living with it, I decided to go over it with an auburn color which resulted in PURPLE. I don't mind the purple color but it was the fact that NO JOKE, it was turning grey. I guess because I was a platinum blonde, the color wasn't sticking. UGH.
So I didn't know what to do. I guess I should stick it out and just live with it?? I deeply regretted my choice and then I decided to look at my salon's website to see what options I had. Then I saw that they had a service called "color cleanse" which strips your hair of the mistake color. Then I wanted to know more about it so I went to research it but then I came across this product called Color Oops. I saw a bunch of satisfied individuals… like a BUNCH. I researched it more and more and more and then I decided that I was going to abuse my hair even MORE (if that was even possible) and give it one last shot with this Color Oops product.
I'm sure that there are tons and tons of people who can vouch for this product and explain to you how to use it, but so far…. I'm sitting in it and waiting for my 20 minutes to pass so that I can rinse. Now, because I'm an impatient little bitch, I decided to put this stuff on my damp hair because I discovered this product when I got out of the shower. I looked at the directions and it said that it SHOULD be used on dry hair, but not a must… so I decided to just use it on my damp hair and see whats the worst that could happen.
It's almost 20 minutes and I can DEFINITELY see that the color is lifting (PRAISEEEEE JESUS!!!) but its nowhere near the platinum blonde and I'm sure that its because I put it on dry so it's processing VERY slowly. I figured that I would wait double the time so 40 minutes should do. Honestly, I don't care if I have to cut my hair to an A-line, I need my blonde hair because I just don't feel right as a non-blonde.
I KNOW that it sounds weird because I'm asian… and it's not natural, but hoooooooly crap. I cannot and I will not go back to a dark hair color for a long time.
It's been 26 minutes and for the last 5 minutes, I took a blow dryer on med heat to the shower cap. It definitely quickened up the process and I could see it lightening up right before my very eyes. …So I guess I shall wait another 10 minutes. I can already see some strands getting white which is AMAZINGGGGGGG.
Ok, so after sitting in it for 1 hour with my hair damp, my hair has gotten to an ashy blonde. It's not platinum which is a huge bummer, but honestly, I'm growing to like it so I'm not complaining. After all, its a huge improvement from the nasty shade or purple I had this morning.
All in all, I"m obsessed with this stuff. I'm happy I bought a second, just in case, and I'm sitting here with my hair in a shower cap, saturated in coconut oil as a treatment. yay!
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Well Hello and GOOD morning Lipstick lovers! Here we see a selfish selfie photo of myself this weekend. Mind you I was going to the beach, but whatever. Now, can we please feast your eyes on these lashes? I snagged these babies and Phame-xpo a couple weeks back and I am sad to say I didn't purchase more than three..SAD FACE
these lashes are made by "MIss Adoro" number 423, and honestly, I can say these remind me of (if they are not better) than my beloved Shu Uemura lashes I have secretly kept Since 2010 when that line was sold here in the States.
IM OBSESSED and if anyone can find these babies for me for a decent price, I wlil buy 10 of them.
who needs this? I DO. How cute are these makeup bags from MAC cosmetics!!! I wish our local store was sent more than three..
SO SAD! Get yours soon!
hello.
i'm sorry that we've been lagging so hard on… everything. i'm sitting here catching up on my glee because the death of cory monteith re-sparked my interest in the series again.
what else? summer school is kicking my ass because i stupidly/ambitiously decided to take 3 classes. for non-college students or rather…. people that don't understand what is the big deal is, here it is. The UC system is based on the quarter system, not semesters. that means that each quarter is only 10 weeks and people usually take about 16 units per quarter. so SUMMER SCHOOL has 2 sessions, A and B and each being 5 weeks. so 10 weeks, 2 classes each, it ends up being a full time load. I AM TAKING 6 CLASSES. AAAAAHHHHHHHH. SOMETIMES I WANT TO DROP MY CLASSES, but no. i need to just freaking tough it out and get through it.
anyway, i just turned in my midterms essays and now i'm realizing that finals is coming soon. it seems like I can't really get a break… i think about papers in the shower and sometimes i just let my brain rot to hulu, but hey, i just need it. it's like what nice peter said.. sometimes you just need to rest.
anyway, if you guys think that i'm neglecting youtube, please don't think that. we just don't have time to film as often, but don't worry! we have new videos, new reviews on a bunch of stuff, and giveaways! and don't forget to follow us on instagram!! @heyitsandreanjennay
Of course I wear 10 lbs of makeup. but there is always a way to make it much lighter, I mean..MUCH MUCH LIGHTER.
ENJOY LOVERS!
Essentials.
It seems as though the word "essentials" are being tossed around. With the economy in the current state that it's in, people are being frugal and they're only sticking with the things that they absolutely need. Of course, we're not judging; this is a good habit to have!! Unfortunately, so my beauty obsessed self, I have about 10 of everything from about 6 different brands and duplicate back ups from my favorites, just in case it gets discontinued (sobs). So here are my "essentials" for everyday!!
1. Serum
This serum does wonders for my skin. It's about $84 and it claims to be "youth activating" and I hate to admit it, but it is. It's one of the few serums that has instant gratification and I can see a difference in my skin the next morning, which makes for a better make up application.
2. Moisturizer and sun screen
Because I have intensely dry skin (I'm convinced I have psoriasis or eczema), a balm is better for me. You can use any moisturizer, but I like the anti-aging and firming properties of the EXTRA Repair Moisturizing Balm and the fact that it has spf 25. As Andrea mentioned before, SPF is so INCREDIBLY important and it's the closest thing to the fountain of youth.
3. Foundation/tinted moisturizer/BB Cream
My drug of choice is the Bobbi Brown Longwear Even Finish Foundation. I will use a BB Cream or a Tinted Moisturizer or even MAC's Studio Fix Fluid Foundation, which is a FULL coverage foundation… but for everyday, I like to opt for this one. You can sheer it out or add more to build up the coverage, but the reason why I'm in love with it is because of the long wearing properties. There's something in the formula that helps to resist your body's rising temperature so it won't melt off as fast, which mean less touch ups. As a student, I don't have the time to look at myself in the mirror and see how my make up is looking. By the time I remember, I've already been running around campus and it's already gone.
I know that these are only 3 items, but these are my essentials. I can live without powder and blush, eyebrows, eyeliners, etc. but it's because and even skin tone is the most important thing to me. The way to figuring out what your essentials should be is to find out what's the most important aspect to you.
Happy Friday!!! ONE MORE WEEK TILL PHAME_XPO! LASHES, LASHES, AND GLAMBEAUTY BOX for my ass.
Not to mention all the delicious food that Jennay and I will be filling our hungry tummies with. You will more than likely see everything go down on your instagram @heyitsandreanjennay, if you're not following us yet, you should... we're so fun!
OCTOBER 19th, TANGLED THEMED WEDDING BOOKED! Pictures from the wedding makeup will be on here, so excited!
Whats new in beauty world? Of course, I waited two hours at work for my RIRI collection from MAC launch, and my order refused to process, but ALAS, I will find you, and you will be worn on Jenny's birthday, my birthday, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and I will cry when its all finished.
IN CASE YA'LL have been living under a rock. and if that is the case, I feel bad for you, because you cannot miss out on this greatness dot com!
TREND FOR SUMMER 2013? WHO IS READY!
I cant even tell you how excited we are by these amazing textures, neons and perfected skin! Skincare, skincare, SKINCARE, and my favorite..THE 90's BROW! Always remember SPF, your make will only look as good as the skin underneath!
Happy Summer!
<3 Andrea
Top row: no make up, and no brows or lips. Bottom row: finished look, looking down, and natural light #nofilter #makeupbyandreamae #andreacuchapin #macgirl #ilovemaciggirls #transformation #progress #zoomlash #zoomwaterfastwhat #blondehairdontcare #beforeandafter #andduring #bronzer #waddup #instabeauty #isthatarealhashtag #nowitis #okimannoying #bye
WATERPROOF MASCARA!
For all my fellow Asians out there… let's just get it out there: we have freaking straight as a ruler lashes. With that being said, we depend on a couple things like an eyelash curler, some bomb quality mascara, and/or false eyelashes to make our peepers looking good.
I have tried EVERY MASCARA on Earth to find the best ones from drugstore to high-end department store mascaras and I realized that it wasn't the mascara, it was my lashes. I needed a waterproof formula to "hairspray" my curl and to retain it. After learning that I needed a drier formula than just "water-resistant", I went on to search for the best waterproof mascaras that I could find.
For an all around good mascara that's cheap, try the CoverGirl Lash Blast. It delivers volume and lengthens and partially separates (not so much) and best of all, its cheap. ($8-$9) The downfall to this mascara is that it does have a tendency to clump (hence the volumizing) and because it is a waterproof mascara that isn't the best quality, it can flake off and leave you with black dots on your face throughout the day. Also, the product doesn't last very long so you end up replenishing your mascara more often.
For a REALLY VOLUME DELIVERING mascara that's a little bit more, try the Zoom WaterFast by MAC. In just one coat, I saw a world of a difference and the more I packed on, the more volume I saw. Don't get too carried away though, if you don't like the spidery leg look for your lashes, just stop after 2 coats. It costs $16 and it is WATERPROOF. You will need an oil based make up remover or a cleansing oil to take this off. A make up wipe will not do. You will have no lashes left.
For a mascara that will lengthen and separate your lashes BUT give you a little bit more volume, the Shu Uemura Precise Volume mascara is just for you. This mascara is for the guy or girl who wants longer lashes, just a little bit thicker, but still feathery. I actually wore this yesterday and my mom asked me if my lashes were real because they were so long, but natural at the same time. The downside to this mascara is that Shu Uemura is no longer sold in the United States so its a bit harder to get your hands on. You have to order online, but sometimes they will send you a coupon code for 20% and free shipping so sometimes its worth it.
The most expensive and one of the best waterproof mascaras I've ever tried was the Chanel Inimitable Waterproof mascara. It has a brush extremely similar to the CoverGirl Lashblast, but with a much better quality. It gives volume and length and it doesn't flake off throughout the day. You can keep adding volume little by little so you can still achieve the natural look and you can get a dramatic look as well. The downside of the mascara is that it can be a little pricy for some ($30) and that because waterproof can tend to be bad for your lashes, its more on the water resistant side so it can run… That might be a good thing because waterproof has a tendency to dry out lashes or just never come off and people end up ripping their eyelashes out…. but for me, I want my mascara to stay where I put it. I don't want to have to worry about panda eyes later on in the day.
OK GUYS AND GALS! I hope that this review was informative and great. I'll most likely talk about it on www.youtube.com/heyitsandreanjennay so stay tuned! Don't forget to follow us on instagram @heyitsandreanjennay because we're fun and we post a lot of make up looks that aren't on our channel! We even do instagram giveaways!
THIS IS A WASTE OF MONEY.
I had purchased this, hoping for something decent. I do like Olay products and have never heard of anything bad, so when I purchased the BB Cream, I was anticipating some decent results.
I didn't get decent results; I didn't get any results. I don't have a lot of break outs to cover up, but I do have a lot of redness in my skin so my main issue is evening out skin tone. Did I get any of that? Absolutely not.
It was so sheer, it was like nothing even happened to my face. In fact, my face got even redder because I was rubbing it into my skin.
It's about $13.00 and it was one of the biggest fails I had ever experienced.
How To Look Like You've Slept!!
I actually haven't slept all night because I had a paper due this morning, but I used it to my advantage and decided to film a quick tutorial!