#OOTD: On Wednesday, we wear black.

This was my look on Thursday the 30th of January 2014 in tribute for the finale of American Horror Story: Coven, my favorite show which ended the Wednesday night.

Top: Garage.ca
Outer wear: H&M
Legging: Joe
Flats: H&M

I'm on LookBook finally

Have been waiting for this day FOREVER! The problem was the internet I was having for the last couple of days didn't allow me to upload picture on LB, so I waited until I get a better internet, which is now. So here we go! 

my account: http://lookbook.nu/vanahleeguillo
instagram: @vanahleeguillo 

Thank you for all the support you guys had given me, you have no idea how much it means to me! HYPE me on LookBook and I'm all yours, NAHHH kidding. 

Any suggestions are always welcome to improve my blog! And beauty and styling tip you want to know, please comment down below. And see you on my Friday's blog post !

Ciao,
G.

Letter to myself

So I was reading my journal on my Facebook years ago when I was in High school expressing my feelings towards my friends and sharing experiences that we've shared from the years we've known each other. In there I wrote problems we've had in our high school years, not just that but I wrote in there that in two to three years from now when I go back to read this, it's going to be something really stupid and funny. And yes it did. You know what I've learned reading my journal? I've realized that no matter how big or small the problem is, there'll always be a way to get through it because problems aren't permanent and nothing lasts forever, like million other things in the world. However what lasts forever is the memories we've made together, well it might not be the memories itself, but the feelings that I have for my friends, that will last forever. Lesson to myself is to appreciate every bit of life because life is that short and roughness is a part of life anyways so we have to embrace and face it.

LOVE,

G.

#OOTD: 27th January 2014

Top: "Fq&D party"
Trouser: "Workshop" jumpsuit
Hat: JJ market
Sandals: Fitflop
Cross body bag: JJ market
Glasses: Rayban

Lipsitck Review: Maybelline Color Elixir

I have a really bad addiction to lipstick, which I'm trying really hard to minimize the purchase. However, I really want to share my passion with you all, maybe it would help you make better decision whether the lipstick worth buying or not. So here we go with the first lipstick on the list. The new lip product from Maybelline "Color Elixir" in the shade "Captivating Carnation" it claims to be "A trio of concentrates delivers the color of a lipstick, the cushionary care of a balm, and the glass shine of a gloss." The product doesn't live up to all it claims. It doesn't have the opacity of a lipstick like a lip cream does. It looks more sheer than a lipstick, however, I totally agree on the claims that it has the texture of a balm and a shine of a gloss. 

Texture&Pigmentation: The texture of it is not that sticky like other drugstore lip gloss, might be the fact that it's a hybrid between a gloss and a balm. I actually like it a lot because I'm not a fan of a gloss at all because it's sticky but it decided to give this product a chance because of the texture that is similar to a balm. The pigmentation isn't that great on me it looks like "my lips but better" kind of color which I could use on the regular basis. Also, I don't have to look at the mirror when apply this lipstick because it is quite sheer and even if it goes outside the lip line it wouldn't be that visible.

Maybelline Color Elixir in Captivating Carnation

Packing: Here's the warning "Don't let the packing fool you." It looks like there's a lipstick tube which I think it looks really chic but once you twist the top up it's a leaf-like shape applicator with pointed tip. Another thing I like about the packing is it's small and very portable, unlike normal look of lip gloss that is skinny and long, this product is so small that it could even put it in your pant pockets (if that's necessary.)

Lasting power: It's like a normal lip gloss in the market that doesn't have much lasting power, from my observation it could be last about three or four hours without eating or drinking which I think is pretty good since it's not a lip stain. It doesn't seem to clump up after layers and layers of application as well.

Overall Score: 4/5 I would give it a 5 if it is a slightly more opaque, which it claims to be, but the consistency of it out of the tube is more like a gloss.

Before application (only Vaseline were applied)

 After application

XOXO,

G.

The Bandits did it again! #CleanBandit

So I haven't been so inspired by any music recently until I came across this song by Clean Bandit. I might have mentioned this earlier that Clean Bandit is one of my favorite band in 2013. Back in 2012, they performed "Birch" live at BBC radio1. I heard the studio version but it wasn't too impressive, in my opinion. However, the live version has more soul to it, I don't know but it feels different. The different instruments/sounds that were used gives you that shiver inside you. This song is like a meditation to your soul, very calm and peaceful. First thing that comes to mind is "Dang! I'm on cloud nine." The classical instruments really do compliment the electronic beats. This is what makes Clean Bandit stands out from the rest. I think there's quite number of bands who tried to combine classic music with the electronic beats but not many of them  gets it into the industry yet. Do you feel that same?

Bonus: cover of Lorde's- Royals (Here's another favorite of mine)

Laters,

G.

Confidentiality is to possess!

When you do (almost) anything in life what you should always possess is confidence. Confidence will always exist in every single individual and what you can do is to exercise it. Nevertheless, confidence is free and inborn, it’s already in you but you just need to embrace it a little more. For instance, you might be an oversized woman, who wears what she wants but always get judged by the glaze of other people. What you can do is to take in a deep breath and tell yourself “No matter what, I’m looking my best today.” I don’t want anyone to be wear what’s consider as conform or what’s normal because style is all about being an individual “Style defines you.” As cheesy as it sounds, this statement will always be apply. Also, you should NOT judge what people are wearing if you’re a good stylist, in contrast, what you can give is encouragement (tips and tricks to develop thei style). Style isn’t something you should be make fun off because it’s personal, it has its story behind it. I don’t like people going around saying “Look how weird she looks.” or “I think she would look better not wearing that.” Trust me if she thinks she looks better wearing something else, she would have wore it. Style will always tie itself to “confidence” what feels like your skin when you’re wearing it. “Do you feel good about yourself when you walk out the door?”

For years, I’ve been told by the society I’ve lived in to wear something conform or in this sense “NORMAL”. Everyday I wore t-shirt and jeans but I’ve always had my little secret affair with clothes that are a little bit threat to the sight, or in other words the “Nobody would wear that” kinda clothes. However, once in a while I would take them out and try it but never had the guts to walk out the door with that. Until one day, I saw a quote on Tumblr said by Lady Gaga “You laugh at me because I’m different, I laugh at you because you’re all the same.” This really triggered my mind into thinking “Do I really want to look the same and regret looking back in twenty, thirty years?” Do I really want to wear those “nobody would wear that” clothes to myself, and no showing it off to the world? Then I came to my conclusion “Heck! No!” I would want to be happy with what I’m wearing no matter if I’m skinny or fat. I’ll wear what I want, and care for no eyes upon me. That’s what I want you all to do “To embrace your style and be yourself” (as long as it’s your size and you’re able to put yourself in it, it’s okay to wear it.) Ever since, I’ve never look back!

“Because we believe, women do not wear clothes. They wear confidence.”- Club Gypsy