Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas :) I hope all of you had an amazing time with your love ones and had a quality time together.

Winter and Fall Staples

Hey lovies :) I am back with a new post! This one is about my favorite things during fall and winter. I am so sorry the quality of the pictures are not the best, but I have been looking for a good quality camera. So, bare with me for now okiee!?

The first one is SCARVES. I love scarves because they are such cute accessories in the cold weather!

This particular scarf is given to me by one of my friends from Indonesia. So, I am not sure where he got it from.

The second thing is this Loreal True Match LUMI foundation. I have a really really dry skin especially in the winter time. This foundation keeps my skin hydrated and looking healthy.

Like I said, red lips don't really look good on me. But for Christmas, I am going to make an exception. I will wear this bright red Taylor Swift inspired lipstick by CoverGirl. Honestly, their lipsticks collections are amazing because the colors really pop out and they do not dry up my lips.

I just found this perfume in my mom's perfume tray. When I smelled it, I fell in love right away because it is so soft and smells like a baby who just got out of the shower (LOL) if that make sense. It definitely does not smell like summer or flowery.

This perfume, GLOW by JLO, is pretty much appropriate for the fall and winter time.

P.S Don't put too much of this because it will be such an overwhelming scent.

Black and Gold Nails in the winter and fall? I love the combination because it is so classy and elegant. Plus, with my pale skin, these colors really stand out, and I love it.

Follow me on ig to see more of my ootd pics :) @chrisyllaocta

Hope you enjoy this post

Love,

Wearing a Dress in the Cold Weather?

Wearing a dress in the winter or fall can be a bit of a hassle because of the cold and the wind of course. However, I have some tips for you guys who have been wanting to wear a dress in the cold weather.

Christmas Outfits Inspiration

As we already know, Christmas is three weeks away from now, and I am so excited because Christmas is my favorite holiday EVER. I'm still debating whether I should wear something casual or semi-formal.

If I decide to wear something casual, I would definitely wear a cute over-sized sweater with a pair of printed leggings, some boots, and my everyday bag. Perhaps, I'll wear a statement necklace and simple earrings/ring just to make it more festive and fashionable. I think of nail polishes as accessories also, so painting my nails in special occasions is a MUST! Well, painting my nails always make me happy and excited anyways so I really enjoy doing it ...

The semi-formal outfit that I would wear is probably a red cami/tank top with a gold skater skirt and a pair of nude pumps, then add a statement necklace to complete the whole look. If it is really cold out, I'm going to wear a black coat or maybe a white coat and some stockings to keep my legs warm. To be honest, I am in love with little, elegant clutch, so I most likely am going to wear a clutch especially for this favorite holiday of mines. Obviously, women usually wear red lipstick in Christmas season because as we already know, Christmas is all about the red, green, and glitters. I adore women with red lipstick because they look so classy and mature. However, I don't know why I cannot picture myself wearing it because I feel like I look ten times older than I actually am :( 

I hope you guys enjoy this post..

Love you all,

Favorite Nail Polish (Fall/Winter Edition)

This post is going to be my Favorite Fall/Winter Nail Polishes. I do have a lot of favorite nail polishes; however, these are the ones that I have been using for the past months, and I love each and every one of them. I wear dark nail polishes almost all the time; I just love how it looks on my nails.

The one from Chine Glaze is called "Concrete Catwalk." Grey is my favorite color so I obviously have to have this color in my collection. This one is very pigmented and rich of color because when I put one coat of this on my nails, it already looks like I put two or more coats

I saw a youtuber talked about a Chanel nail polish that looks just like this OPI one. I was in love with her nails and was trying to look for a dupe of the Chanel nail polish that she has. Then, I went to a nail polish store near my house and saw this OPI nail lacquer in "Just Spotted The Lizard" for only $7.

My Everyday Makeup

Hello loves, here are the pictures of my everyday makeup. I just took pictures of the important part of the look. I didn't show you guys my eyeliner, mascara, and the brushes I use. For the lips, I don't wear lipstick on a daily basis; I usually only put on some Vaseline or Blistex. 

Obviously, I am obsessed with this perfume from BCBG. The packaging is soo lovely and looks good on my vanity table. It just smells so heavenly and feminine. I cannot describe the details, but I am in love :) 

Christmas Gifts Ideas Under $50

My favorite month of the year is finally here, Happyyy  Decemberrrr!! Not only that, Christmas is almost hereeee guyss!! I feel like time goes by faster than I expected. A lot of people are confused right now; I get a lot of questions from my friends and family saying, "What should I get my girlfriend/boyfriend for Christmas?" So, I decided to make a post about it. Affordable Christmas gifts that your friends/significant other would lovee.

As a girl, I love make up and beauty related stuff. I found a lot of good make up palette from Sephora that are under $50 that I wanna show you all :) I'm trying to give my lovies a lot of options to pick from. You guys can also mix and match all of these stuff together and create amazing presents for your love ones.

1. Sephora Favorite Gliz and Glam ($45) Here is the link: http://www.sephora.com/glitz-glam-P382577?skuId=1552157

2. Naked Basics Palette ($36) Here is the link: http://www.sephora.com/product/productDetail.jsp?keyword=naked%20basocs&skuId=1458157&productId=P376213&_requestid=442587

3. Too Faced Jingle All The Way Palette ($25) http://www.sephora.com/jingle-all-the-way-P383427?skuId=1550409

4. Too Faced Loves Sephora 15 years of Beauty Palette ($39) http://www.sephora.com/too-faced-loves-sephora-15-years-of-beauty-palette-P378860?skuId=1511856

5. Benefit Cosmetics Little Love Potions ($36) http://www.sephora.com/little-love-potions-P381734?icid2=Benefit_Cosmetics_All_Star_Kits_P381734_image

6. Benefit also comes with a lot of different make up kits for only $28. For example, the Feelin' Dandy Lip & Cheek Kit, Tropical Coral Kit, SugarLicious Lip & Cheek Kit, etc.

7. Coastal Scents also have a lot of amazing, different products that your girl would die for. Not only that, their products are very affordable. You should check out their make up palette collections on coastalscents.com

The other things that you can get your girls are some nail polishes (Essie, OPI, Loreal, Revlon have some great ones), a beanie, infinity or thick scarves, cute, fluffy socks or slippers and gloves, some Christmas candles, perfumes, and body sprays (Bath and Body Works is a great store to buy your Christmas presents at.)

To be honest, getting guys their presents is wayy harder than gettin presents for girls. Girls have a lot of options to pick from like makeup, beauty, fashion, accessories, etc, etc. However, guys are limited. Don't worry though because I have already figured out what they would love to get for Christmas. Guys are to the point and simple; they do not like something that is too much and complicated to use or wear.

1. Headphones. Getting a headphone is a great idea if the person love to listen to musics. I know an affordable and promising brand for headphones is Sony.

2. Coffee Thermos. I know a lot of guys cannot live without a cup of coffee every single day. You can also add a Christmas theme coffee cup warmer to put around the thermos to make it look more Christmasy.

3. Perfumes. I know Guys' perfumes are more expensive than girls'. But there are a view great perfumes that are under $50 like Calvin Klein, Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale, etc. You just have to be smart on finding these affordable treasures.

4. Jackets, Cardigans, Sweaters and Button down. What else do guys wear in the winter besides a jacket or cardigan with a long sleeve button down? These stuff are very useful for guys, trust me! You just have to know their style in order to get something they would wear every single day.

5. Beanie and Snapback, most guys love to wear snapbacks and beanies. So, I'm sure they would really appreciate it if you get them these bad boys.

6. A pair of shoes. Men's shoes are always more expensive; however you can find cheaper pair of shoes if your budget is limited. Vans, Aldo, and Converse have some great shoes with affordable price.

You can also buy them what the actually need in the winter it doesn't have to be something expensive because Christmas is all about the heart and the thoughts, not how much it costs. 

You can bake some cupcakes or a Christmas cake for him  or even buy him a pair of gloves if you know he needs it. I once made my boyfriend a video of our pictures from when we just started dating until that day. I also made a letter and telling him the 19 things I love about him because that day he was turning 19 and put a Nivea face lotion inside the box because he always wants me to put face cream on his face in the winter. He told me that his skin gets really dry and uncomfortable when it's cold. So, be creative and think outside the box :)

I hope you guys find this post helpful <3

xoxo,

Sweater Weather Tag

Hey lovies! I know I am so late with this sweater weather tag, but I just love reading or even watching this tag on YouTube. So, I decided to do a Sweater Weather Tag on my blog since I do not make YouTube videos. Alrighty, let's get to the questions :)

1. Favorite candle scent?

Honestly, I have a lot of favorite candle scents; however, the candle that I have been burning for these couple of weeks is the Willow Lane candle in Relax on Vacation. The smell is just amazing, and also it comes in a big jar, even bigger than the Bath and Body Works ones.


(photo cred: amazon.com)

2. Coffee, tea or hot chocolate?

I love coffee with sugar and cream; I am not so much of a hot chocolate fan. With tea, I drink tea everytime I go to a restaurant and everytime I get sick. If i have to pick between tea and coffee, I have to go with coffee :)



3. What is the best fall memory you have?

Well, I have lots of great memories in tha fall. However, the best one is when my boyfriend first asked me out . It was on October 9th, he picked me up from work and we went to Penns landing. When we were just sitting down, he started telling me all about his feelings and asked me out. I was being a loser and told him that I had to think about it first before I give you my answer. The next day on October 10th, which was my birthday, we went to the park at night and chatted. He also taught me how to drive and at the end of the day, I told him that I do wanna be his girlfriend. It was a great fall memory for me because he is like the first one who ever asked me out in person and be a man about it.

4. Which make up trend do you prefer: winged eyeliner or dark lips?

Obviously, winger eyeliner. I don't look good with dark lips because it makes me  look older than I actually am.


(photo cred: weheartit)

5. What do you want to be for Halloween?

I have always wanted to be Pocahontas for Halloween, just never got a chance to do it.



(photo cred: weheartit)

6. Hats or Scarves?

SCARVES. It would just make me look fabulous even if I'm only wearing a baggy T-shirt and a pair of leggings.


(photo cred: weheartit)

7. Most worn Jumper?

I do not have a Jumper sadly. Maybe when I was a baby, I did.

8. Favorite Fall Nail Polish?

I have more than one favorite nail polish. They are the China Glaze in Concrete Catwalk (deep dark grey color), dark navy blue color from Revlon, OPI in Just Spotted The Lizard, and Ciate in Jewel 083.



9. Skinny jeans or leggings? 

Leggings all the way. It is comfortable and cute.


(photo cred: weheartit)

10. Boots or Uggs?

This is a hard question. My mom just got me a pair of UGGS and it is sooo comfy and warm. Well, maybe for the fall, I would have to go with Boots.



(photo cred: weheartit)

LOVE,