TASTE OF HUNNI

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Hey SITE UPDATE

Okay, just bare with me people!

My site is going to look like a hot mess within the next few days!

It’s because I’m in the process of moving to a new hosting and working on a new layout. But I’m not totally done yet so you might not see pictures or you might not see twitter, or the usual things.

So I’m just going to link it here:

• TWITTER: Follow me!
• ABOUT ME: Click here to read about me.
• ABOUT MY SITE: Read up on my site.
• EMAIL ME: tasteofhunni@gmail.com

So my site should be up and ready this weekend! Stay tuned folks!

xoxo Hunni

Want soft, sexy skin?

It’s summertime girls, and you want to show off your sexy smooth legs don’t you?

Usually, he best moisturizers are the ones that target specific skin conditions.  Baby lotion, for example, is an excellent lotion to use for your body, feet, and hands. It’s super moisturizing and extra gentle for sensitive skin. 

The popular strong scented perfumes from Victoria’s Secret or Bath & Body don’t quite do it for me anymore. Sure, they smell great and all but after 10 minutes, my skin’s dry again! I love Curel Intensive Lotion too but the smell isn’t girly enough. 

So I’ve finally found 2 lotions that I love and that smell great. They’re called “After Sun” lotions and they’re not ONLY extra hydrating but they’re affordable as well. 

1. Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Moisturizer – 8/10 stars

This lotion is awesome because for about $8-9, you get 16 oz of good stuff! It’s so moisturizing and it smells great! Like a coconut lime smell…it’s so yum! And not only that, but it’s great for irritated skin so if you get itchy after shaving or tanning (like I do) then this doubles as a skin healer. I can’t get enough of this lotion and use it everyday!

2. Hawaiian Tropic After Sun Creme Lotion – 9/10 stars

This is an amaaaazing lotion! If you’re looking for an secondhand lotion to use on extra-dry days, this is a good one to have! You can even use it for traveling or if you want to bring something to the beach. The can reminds me of mousse or a foam dispenser, but instead, lotion comes out, which is nice and neat. It’s SUPER DUPER moisturizing and I would love to use this everyday if it wasn’t like $10 for a 6oz bottle. I still use it for those days I need extra care, but for an everyday lotion, it might be a little expensive in the long run. (I use a lot of lotion daily!)

3. Sally Hansen Spray On Shower Off Foam- 9/10 stars

I have been a faithful Nair user but lotion is just too messy and stinky. I want something fast and mess-free. I spray this one really thoroughly with thick amounts. Make sure the shower is not on. You want your skin to be completely dry because any kind of moisture will make it run down your leg. 

You leave it on for about 5 minutes and go in the shower and rinse it off. You don’t need a towel or loofah to scrub it off; it literally wipes off in seconds. It lasts waaaay longer than shaving and I’m surprised but it took off every single hair! I am in love with this product!

Let me know if you try these products or already have them! Goodnite everyone! <3

xoxo Hunni

High Maintenance Girls: Are you one?

Recently, I’ve been hanging out with a bunch of high-maintenance girls. I mean, I’m pretty high maintenance myself: I constantly shop, I’m on the lookout for new trends, I’m obsessed with makeup & hair products, and I am always in the mood for a mani/pedi! But like everything else, high maintenance comes in many forms.

Let me walk you through the different levels; at least from my perspective.

LEVEL 1 – NO MAINTENANCE

These are the people who don’t feel the need to get ready. Getting ready is either a nuisance or an unnecessary task. They see no point in getting ready for everyday activities like going to school, going to work, etc. They can wake up and literally be dressed and out the door in 10 minutes! Mani and Pedi? That’s uncalled for; it’s so useless to them! The good thing about “no maintenance” people is simplicity. It can sometimes be a huge ordeal to pamper one’s self, so it would be nice to just leave the house without a care about your appearance. Also, some people are really lucky and don’t even need maintenance. The bad side is when they become too comfortable and might even get too lazy to shower or even brush their teeth. (I knew people like this! Yikes!)

LEVEL 2 – LOW MAINTENANCE

Low maintenance people do a little more but they still like to keep things simple. They are minimalists and do as little as they possibly can. They don’t need to go above and beyond; they just need to look decent. This can be a guy who keeps his hair as short as possible to prevent maintenance, or it can be a girl that combs out her tangles in the morning and leave the house without styling her hair or wearing much makeup. This is also nice because a girl can just throw her hair in a bun or ponytail, put on some powder, leave the house in jeans and a tshirt and still rock the casual look. A lot of girls, I’ve noticed, pull off the “low maintenance” look pretty well; especially at the gym!

LEVEL 3 – SEMI HIGH-MAINTENANCE

These are the girls (like me) who constantly check their makeup in the mirror, do their hair, shop for outfits, and of course pamper themselves with pedicures, trips to the spa, tanning, etc. I would usually consider this high-maintenance but the thing that separates this category from high maintenance is that we would only go so far to maintain our looks. It’s not an everyday thing…sometimes you’ll catch us in ripped jeans and a casual tee…except it might be with high heels too! I find this category to be a mixture between casual and “dolled-up.”

LEVEL 4 – HIGH MAINTENANCE QUEENS

I have seen the most high maintenance girls that make me feel like I’m low maintenance! I’ve seen girls that spend time doing their hair everyday or go to a salon to get their hair styled few times a week. These girls are usually willing to shell out money for surgical procedures like breast implants or nose jobs. They would consider botox or hundreds of dollars worth of creams and ointments to keep their skin looking young and refreshed. These are the kinds of girls that you will NEVER catch without makeup, undone hair, or in sweats. And if they are in sweats, it’s probably Juicy Couture or some type of velour sweats. I call these girls the true  high maintenance queens! I always thought I was high maintenance but I am nowhere near it! 

Hope this article was useful! =)

xoxo Hunni

Encountering a Sexist Pig

Yes I’m about to off on a tangent. And once you read the entire blog, you will see why I am so frustrated at the moment.

Very recently, I started a job and on my first day, I had to plaster advertisments around the building. I didn’t really know where things went since it was my first day and I was extremely nervous since I wanted to make a great impression on the manager.

There was a custodian sweeping the floor in the building and he saw me standing in confusion, thinking about the perfect placement for the ads. (I’m quite a perfectionist at my jobs so I understand that it might baffle people to see me standing there for a good minute, staring at the wall) 

He had a very friendly demeanor but on the other hand, he also seemed a little “off,” in his facial expressions. For example: His question sounded very friendly, yet his entire face was grimaced. (Not a very appealing expression if you ask me.)

He laughed and asked,

“Do you need help Miss? You look sorta confused.”

I proceeded to say,

“Well, I’m looking for a good spot to put the ads and I’m not quite sure where it looks best. [laugh] It’s my first day so I want it to be perfect.”

I didn’t expect him to help me. I didn’t want sympathy and I wasn’t trying to pull a damsel in distress act. What I wanted for him to do is what I expect any normal person to do. Laugh, walk away, and leave me be. But instead, he grabbed the ads, put them in a random spot, and before walking away, he added:

“Wow, you ARE a girl. It’s the easiest task, yet you make it hard.”

 

First of all, I can take a joke. I’m pretty good at reading people, and if he laughed at the end, did a little friendly hand gesture, or even if he said it in a joking manner, I would still be offended but I would not let it affect me. This guy said it and looked at me with narrowed eyes like he truly religiously believed it. He was DEAD SERIOUS.

Plus I’m not stupid. I can read between the lines and sense his underlying tone. I’m not mad that he practically insulted me, but I’m mad at him insinuating that all females are stupid. 
People like him constantly surprise me with their idiocy. The fact that he was using “females” as a metaphor for “stupidity” just irks me. He said it as if they go hand in hand.

I looked at him, rolled my eyes and walked away. I was so worried about my job that for a quick second, I excused it. But you know if I could turn back time, you know what I would’ve told him?

“Um…yeah I am a girl. And wow, you ARE an idiot. Opening your mouth when nothing useful really comes out.”

If only, if only…

This sexism needs to die, seriously. Some of the beliefs that still exist in this world just amaze me.

xoxo Hunni

Fashion Roll – Outfit for the summer

Just got a spray tan! It was amazing, hides all my flaws. haha

Here is an outfit I put together. I like things a little off and mismatched so the top is just perfect!

NOTE: That’s Andrea’s (my roommate) bed behind me. I can’t angle my camera to face my side of the room since it’s in a weird corner. =/ One day I’ll put up pics of my side! haha

The shoes are really cute because I’m not the kind of person who can sport full on gladiator shoes, so these shoes have a touch of gladiator but it’s not overwhelming.

The shoes are from TJ Maxx, the top is a random top from a boutique in Downtown L.A., and the skirt is from Forever 21! The whole outfit costs about $35! =) I love bargain shopping!

xoxo Hunni

Site Updates!

I tend to do a personal update once in a while! Well, you all probably noticed but I have TWITTER!

TWITTER.COM/XOXOHUNNI

Follow me! I am constantly updating it and I promise to include some deals and specials from when I go shopping! I love having it on the website because even when I’m not blogging, I’m still updating! Would be cool if I could set up a cam thing where I can just picture message it and update my cam automatically. Hmm…wonder if that’s possible. I’ll find out! lol

I just went to LA and had fun shopping in Melrose, Burbank, and just the general LA area. I played with my sister’s yorkies: Prince & Coco! They are so adorable!

I’m excited because I’m going to Disneyland again this next weekend. I have to remember to bring a camera this time so I can take my own pics!

Eek! Old High School Camgirl Pics!

I was looking through all my old pictures from years ago and I found some from when I was 14-17!!! Wow time surely flies! Here are some of the pics I took when I was a camgirl around 2001-2003. 

My Oh My, I have changed. It’s always fun to look back at your high school pics and laugh to see how much you’ve changed. I used to go for that dark lipliner look too! Yeck!

You know what’s weird? I can’t believe it’s even possible but if you look at the pictures, I used to have really dark brown, almost black eyes but if you look at my newer pictures (the one on the top right) the color has definitely lightened in recent years. It’s more of a medium-light brown. Almost everyone in my family has hazel or green eyes so I hope mine will get lighter in the future!

haha but If I find some more, I’ll def. post them up.

xoxo Hunni

Apple’s IPad coming out April 3rd!

I know I promised I wouldn’t give in and buy anymore gadgets…but…

HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW IPAD COMING OUT? It’s amazing and so cool. I really didn’t want to research it because knowing Apple, they have a way of sucking you in. They’re just so damn good at it.

But my friend couldn’t stop raving about it so I just had to look it up. It looks like a large Iphone or Ipod Touch and is packed with features like Safari, Youtube, Mail, Photo, Video, etc. Kind of all your basic features. It’s purely touch screen but because the screen is bigger than a phone or ipod, it looks very easy to type on. Check it out for yourself on the Apple website. It’s thin, sleek, very handy (about the size of a standard magazine) and best of all, it’s only $500! I actually think that’s a pretty good deal since it has nearly all the standard features a computer or laptop has. I didn’t think I would want something that didn’t have a keyboard (100% touch screen scares me) but it looks so handy that I’m very excited to hear more about it!

I looked it up on the Apple website and the most appealing feature is their new iBooks feature which allows you to download books and read it on the screen with options to adjust the lighting, font, and format while you’re on the page. Every time you turn the page, the page actually turns and you see the animation! I like how all your books are stored on a bookshelf. It makes you more excited to read because of all the vivid colors and animations.

Let me know if you get to snag one!

xoxo Hunni

Am I A Hoarder?

I was recently watching a special on TV about hoarding. This issue hasn’t really been brought to my attention before and I’ve never really known about it so I was very fascinated with the entire special. Hoarding is basically when people have problems with accumulating an excess of something.

It’s when you continue collecting and find it hard to toss even one item out, even until the items pile up. It’s definitely a disorder that can handicap your life. Some people, like Lindsay Lohan, like to shop so frequently that their entire house looks like a swap meet, and not in a good way! 

The show focuses on an elderly lady who has so much junk piled up in her house, she actually bought the house next door to fill up with more crap! Her house became too overwhelming that she couldn’t invite people over anymore and she could barely walk. Her daughters are aware of the situation but they accept it as if it’s just a minor quirk. 

The ladies all go out together every weekend and as a bonding experience, they shop. Shop for clothes, jewelry, makeup, perfume, etc. They all love shopping with one another and it started to become an expected hobby.

One of the daughters pointed out that instead of having a hobby where they are bringing stuff in, why not have a hobby where you can bring stuff out?

It really made me think about my own personal quirks and whether I too, am a hoarder. I do love shopping and seem to like collecting a lot of things. My rooms do tend to be on the messier side not because I’m a person that is used to clutter, but more because I don’t have room to put all my stuff and excessive clothing. 

So the answer is no, I don’t think I’m a hoarder. I give all my unneeded clothes to my cousins and to people who can’t afford more clothing. I try to have garage sales online and in person, so I can get rid of as much stuff as I can. I definitely want to start a yard sale in the near future and just sell everything for like 25 cents to a dollar each item. I just want to get rid of all my clothes as fast as possible!

So I went shopping today with my roommate and I saw a little boutique that I love going to with my sisters! I tried on a few outfits and I literally wanted to buy all of them! (I’m a spontaneous shopper sometimes) But after thinking it through in the dressing room, I realized, I don’t need the clothes and as much as I love them, I don’t need them. We left the mall and I was empty-handed. I was very proud of myself and so was my roommate, knowing how much of a crazy shopper I am.

Then I started thinking about my closet and all my clothes. There are a few essential tops like the basic spaghetti strap and tank tops that you can layer or wear under any outfit. Then you have the few sweaters and jackets that go with any outfits or for any occasions. And of course,there are the outfits you can only wear once, that you will never wear again, and that you will probably have sitting in your closet ’til the end of time and before you know it, you forget all about it. Well, I’m trying to shop only for clothes that are versatile and that I can wear over and over again without worrying a button popping off or the lace ripping.

So basically, I’m going to be a smarter shopper from now on and not just a spur-of-the-moment shopper. It’s good to have only a few good clothes and just mix and match. Sometimes it’s fun with certain accessories and shoes. A hoarder is far from the kind of person I want to be. I don’t want to be an extreme consumer because in the end, your items will consume you. You need to have a moderate outlook on shopping because shopping in excess can really drive you crazy in the long run.

xoxo Hunni

My favorite rides at Disneyland and California Adventure

Some people are scared of spiders. Some people are scared of snakes. There are even people who are scared of balloons. What’s my phobia? Heights. Well specifically…heights plus motion, which equals ROLLERCOASTERS! Yes, I have a fear of rollercoasters, as ridiculous as that sounds! I’ve been to Disneyland before when I was younger and maybe once in high school but the only rides I remember are Peter Pan and Dumbo.

Until Yesterday. I went to Disneyland and California Adventure with my sister, her boyfriend, and one of our friends and although I chickened out on Maliboomer, I was very impressed with myself because I actually rode most of the rollercoasters.Yes I know, everybody reading this blog has probably ridden every Disneyland ride and even every Six Flags ride. But for someone who has never really gone on a rollercoaster before, I think I did pretty good.

I felt like a chicken my whole life for being nervous and anxious about riding a rollercoaster. I would get more than butterflies in my stomach, it would be to the point where I was feeling sick and nauseous. I even threw up after riding a silly carnival ride. That’s how bad I was. Going to Disneyland (which is known for having kiddish rides) had me anxious the entire time.

But I actually can’t wait to go back soon! Below are my top fave rides in Disneyland and a list of rides that weren’t as magical. Some were just ehhh…and sadly a lot of my favorite childhood rides are actually my least favorite now. But luckily, I gained a bunch of new favorites! 

BEST DISNEYLAND RIDES

6.  River Run – This was in California Adventure. Water rides are always so fun but it’s best to go on a really hot day when you’re begging to get wet. Otherwise, if you hate the water, this isn’t for you.

5. Toy Story – This was in California Adventure too. This is such a fun one where you put on some 3D glasses and take a jerky ride through a maze filled with targets to shoot. There’s a small screen during the ride that updates your score and at the very end, you see who did the best. A must ride!

4. Thunder Mountain – This is such a fast, crazy train ride! I loved this one because of the speed. Definitely a popular one!

3. Matterhorn – This reminds me of Thunder Mountain except it’s on a snowy mountain and you’re sitting in a bobsled-like cart. You can ride in your own seat or you can have someone sit in between your legs while you hold them (like a motorcycle ride). It’s fast and quick and the only reason I like this one better than Thunder Mountain are the seats. You get to stretch out your legs and because you’re sitting alone, it feels like you’re navigating the mountain on your own. Pretty exciting.

2. Space Mountain – This is pretty close to being my favorite ride. The line was 1 1/2 hours long. I was wondering what the fuss was all about. I’ve asked many of my friends and 50% love it and 50% hate it. I was so curious about the ride because everyone seemed to have a crazy description that I couldn’t imagine. It’s definitely something you have to see for yourself! I love how fast and crazy this one is. Just try to avoid the bright light in the end when the camera takes your picture. It’s annoyingly bright. And warning, you WILL get very dizzy after this ride.

1. Mulholland Madness – This was in California Adventure too and it’s by far the most fun I had on a ride. A lot of people exiting the ride were talking about how much they hate it and I totally understand why. You’re sitting in a car and not only are you going at a face pace but there are a lot of crazy corners to turn and every time you turn a corner, the car inches off the track and it really feels like you’re about to fall off. I have no idea how they created that ride but they do a good job of making you feel unsecured. This one is sooo fun!

MY LEAST FAVE RIDES

I’m sorry if you don’t agree but well, everybody’s different. (This is in opposite order. The top is the worst and as you go down, the rides are better)

1. ToonTown Rollercoaster – We rode it for laughs but our laughs turned to grimaces and we were definitely not amused. The 40 minute line lead us to a 5 second ride. It was fun for a second until it ended. I understand it’s a kid’s ride so I’ll let that slide, but it’s still the worst ride.

2. Storybook Land – I don’t know if the people who made Small World made this one too because it’s a similar concept. But I just didn’t see the fun in this boring ride.

3. Haunted Mansion – Wow, I can’t believe I was so excited to ride this. I think I hyped this up because the only good part about this is the beginning when you’re stuck in the room.

4. Pirates of the Caribbean – Sorry but this ride didn’t do it for me. It was a beautiful place, but it moved way too slow.

5. Soaring – This probably shouldn’t even be on this list because I really liked it except the image was a little blurry and after we left, we all got kind of dizzy. And it was dizzy in a bad way like my eyes were fuzzy for a while. Otherwise, I love simulated rides and I really appreciated the idea. This is a favorite of a lot of people though and I think it’s worth trying. I wouldn’t knock this one.

There you have it! My top favorite rides! I feel like a whole new person and that I can do anything I want if I put my mind to it.

I really want to go again soon because 11 hours just wasn’t enough time! I still didn’t get to ride the ferris wheel and of course, Dumbo! =(

One of our friends brought her camera and snapped a bunch of pictures so once she emails me, I will put them up!

Judging a book by its cover

Okay so we all know the saying, “Don’t Judge A Book By It’s Cover.” Well, we’re all only human and it’s natural to judge and stereotype. I don’t live under a rock; I know it’s human nature. It’s a little different when it’s happening to you constantly. 

So if I had a dollar for every time someone has misjudged me, I would be a millionaire. 

No joke. I would say over 90% of my friends (females only) have said that my image is bitchy without it being intentional. Not my facial expression or my gestures, but literally just by my physical appearance alone.  I‘ve even had people who I’ve never met before come up to me and tell me that too. Why is it that people are so quick to judge? And how can a person’s image appear bitchy? I had a discussion with my roommate the other day about this. We were trying to figure it out…

Could it be the way I put on my makeup? The fact that I’m Asian and have blondish highlights in my hair? The fact that I’m not afraid to show some skin? Or maybe it’s because I just don’t have a friendly face when I’m not smiling? 

Well who the hell goes around with a forced grin on their face anyways? That’s a little creepy if you ask me. 

I have experienced girl drama like you wouldn’t believe and what’s even worse is I know girls who have rarely experienced drama. But then a guy friend tells me:  Some girls just have that image that people associate with snobs. It could be a certain style they’re sporting or a certain overall image they possess. Well whatever…I dress the way I want to dress and I put however much makeup I want to put and you know something? I am in no way a snobby bitch whatsoever…my roommates can back me up on that one. In fact, I think I’m a little too nice.

A true bitch would embrace the fact that she looks like a bitch. But a shy person would be offended and shocked. I admit, I used to be hurt when people would tell me I look like a shallow bitch. I was hurt and ashamed of my face. I don’t want a horrible stereotype written all over me. I want people to give me a chance and give me the benefit of the doubt, like I do with other people.

Is it possible that I’m one of the rare species left in the world that doesn’t judge people and write them out?

Nowadays, I do embrace my image. Not because I’m proud of looking like a bitch but because, for every single friend who has told me I have a “bitchy look,” the statement is immediately followed by,

“But surprisingly, you’re one of the nicest people I’ve ever met.”

And this tells me two things.

1) I may have an unfriendly appearance but once people meet me, their expectations are reversed. This means people have learned not to judge others who look a certain way. Just because a girl is wearing glasses and braces, doesn’t mean she’s a nerd. You have to look deeper and give people a chance. A lot of my friends feel they’ve learned valuable lessons after realizing this.

2) I am a genuinely nice person and if people can look past the image and take the moment to get to know me, then they are worth being friends with. Why would I waste my time on people who just take one look at me and assume? Maybe I’m glad I was blessed with this armed weapon since I don’t have to waste my time with such close-minded people.

I’ve known a few people who have said that if they followed their instincts and completely dismissed someone, they would’ve missed out on knowing a great person. You only know a few great people in your life and the more chances you take, the more great friends you make. It’s not guaranteed that you’ll find friends each time you take a shot.

But the more you shut people out, the less chances you have of finding truly amazing people that might impact your life.

xoxo Hunni

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLO!

You know how you have that one person you can talk to, confide in, and rely on? Well I have a very special person in my life who means everything to me…as a boyfriend, a friend, and just as a soulmate.

I just wanted to take the time to say:

<3 HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARLO! <3

You’re my best friend in the whole wide world and I love you so much! I’ve matured and grown because of your love, your attentiveness, and your generosity.

Wish you the best birthday ever and hope every year beats the last!

P.S. with every year, you grow wiser. and with every year, you grow hotter.

xoxo Hunni

Hunni updates

Hmm so people are asking me to update about my personal life since I rarely do. What can I say…?

— ABOUT MY WEB LIFE:

— How do you guys like my new layout? It was a new release on wordpress and I love 3-column layouts so I decided to try it out. It’s not perfect yet but I’m still fixing things and moving things around. I added topics and deleted some useless ones—trying to make this site as easy as possible to navigate around. 

— I’ve been busy looking for ways to spruce up my  website. I have a lot of friends who are going to help me put it all together. The layout, the cam, the tagboard, etc. I might even have a doggie cam since I’m always snapping pics of my dogs. I <3 them.

— I am starting to get into the whole social networking thing. I tried myspace and facebook and was obsessed with it for quite a while. But I gave that all up. Maybe I’ll make a new one for this website I’m working on getting a twitter up which I am sorta against but if I want to start networking, I guess I gotta start somewhere. I also want to hit up a bunch of forums!

— ABOUT MY SOCIAL LIFE:

— Yikes! I haven’t been out in about 5 months or so. And by out, I mean partying! I’ve become sort of a shop-a-holic mall clinger and really haven’t done much but shop. I went bowling last week and next week, I’m so excited for DISNEYLAND!! I haven’t been there since I was 15. Def. going to take some pics! I’ve recently reunited with a friend from middle school and we’ve been talking about moving in together since we both live in the same area. I’m kinda excited for that since we’re both really alike.

— Although I’m a little sad when I think of my roommates moving out. We’ve been through a lot of fun times together and it’s sad to grow up, separate, and go off in different directions. I mean, I know it was bound to happen sometime or another but geez, it’s kind of abrupt.

— ABOUT MY GARAGE SALE:

— I have TONS of clothes, shoes, purses, and accessories that are put aside for a future garage sale. A lot of them are in perfectly new condition. I want to sell everything, make a few dollars, and just put that towards my savings when I decide to invest in something. Not sure what I want to do business wise…would be nice to open a little shopping boutique. 

— Since I have tons of stuff that I’ve been selling, I want to try selling some stuff on Amazon or Ebay too and maybe even through this website. Might be selling stuff soon since I’m moving out. Fun stuff!

— MY NEW CONTACT INFO:

So I have an entirely new email just for this website:

TASTEOFHUNNI [@] GMAIL.COM

So use that email when you want to contact me for anything regarding this website. I’ve already gotten a few emails and I love responding to them so don’t ever hesitate!

I’ll put my twitter up once it’s finished.
Have a good night!

xoxo Hunni

Tanning In A Bottle!

Warmer weather has been upon us and before you know it, it’s summertime! Short shorts, bikini bods, strappy sandals and of course, showing off some skin! I don’t know about you but during the winter season, I turn paler than Edward Cullen!

But I have a few juicy secrets that keep me looking healthy than ever with glowing skin.
Here are the products I use on a daily basis…and now that summer’s approaching, I’ll have a beach-ready tan!

1.  Cover Girl Smoothers
 

This is a great tanning primer to wear under powder. I wash my face everyday, then I apply this face cream which triples as a foundation and tanning lotion. These evens out my skin similar to liquid foundation and gives my skin a slight glow, while moisturizing at the same time. I’m hooked; I can’t go a day without this cream; I feel naked!

2. Coppertone Gradual Tan Tanning Lotion

I am rarely religious about products. I tend to switch from one product to the next. For about 4 years, I’ve been using only one tanning lotion and that’s this Coppertone Gradual Tan. It’s the only tanning lotion I use that doesn’t streak and gives me a tan in a short amount of time. After I shower, I put this on and when I wake up the next morning, my legs are golden bronze! I love this lotion but I use so much on my body that I tend to restock fast; even though there is a generous amount in this bottle. I wish it came in a larger bottle.

3. Coppertone Continuous Spray Mist

My friend introduced me to this tanning spray. I never really believed in tanning sprays because I thought it wasn’t comparable to a lotion. This tanning mist is awesome! I use it over my gradual tan lotion or when I want touch-ups and it gives an amazing tan. It’s so fun and easy to use…it’s like giving yourself a spray tan. I highly recommend this product.

4. Ulta Sunless Mitt

I haven’t tried this yet but I’m definitely going to pick one up soon after reading good reviews about it. It’s meant to help you apply tanning lotion evenly without any streaks and without any leftover gunk left on your hands. One of my pet peeves with tanning lotions is I have to wash my hands extra thoroughly with soap and a sponge. I feel like I literally have to scrub my hands clean or else I’ll get tanning streaks in between my fingers. I definitely need all the help I can get so I’m looking forward to picking one of these up.

If I find any cool tanning products, I’ll be sure to do another review.

xoxo Hunni

How To Deal With Bitches

We’ve all encountered a bitch at least once in our lives. As harsh as the description “bitch,” sounds, you can’t deny that for some people, it’s quite an accurate label.

You know the kind: bullies, evil dictators, and Type A personality mixed with eccentricities. 

Until recently, I had no idea how to deal with these difficult people. I literally took it personally, acted on emotions and took it to heart. I learned very recently how to handle these people in a firm, mature way and most importantly, how to be at peace with yourself.

Here are some tips I’ve put together just from years of hearing advice and also learning on my own.

1. Silence is truly the best weapon.

Sometimes being quiet is stronger than a comeback. If you do it in an assertive way, it can work. And yes there are different ways of being silent. You can be silent in a victimized way which looks like you have no comeback, or you can be silent in a strong assertive way …kind of like a manager staring silently at an employee who just made a stupid mistake. It’s all in your demeanor.

Silence can also save you from acting on emotions and saying something weak and defensive. Most of the time, it’s the easiest, quickest option and saves yourself from embarrassment if you do accidentally say the wrong thing.

2. Stand your ground. 

Don’t let them guilt-trip you. Just tell yourself: It’s not your fault and you didn’t do anything wrong. Keep this thought in the back of your head. If you’re a genuinely good person and you didn’t do any wrongdoings intentionally, how can anybody blame you? It’s not your intent to hurt anybody and guess what: All humans make mistakes. So there’s no reason for someone to hold it against you.

If you feel even an ounce of guilt, you will always find yourself catering to this person. But always think of yourself in a confident manner and know that you are a good person.

3. Don’t try to change them. 

Never expect people to do a 180. Focusing all your energy on their negatives only causes more internal frustration if it doesn’t work. People don’t change easily and it’s not your duty to help them. The best thing to do for yourself is know how they are and work on the way you interpret everything. Don’t dwell on changing their ways; just concentrate on your reactions and perceptions. They are not worth your time and energy, but your sanity is!

4. Erase them from your memory. 

For most people, this is probably the hardest step. But it can be done, trust me. New hobbies and new interests can take your mind off of many things. There are so many opportunities available nowadays. If writing is your thing, you could maybe start a blog or keep a private journal. You can join a club, take up a sport, or even play games online. I even know someone that likes to tidy up the house and clean to keep her mind off things. It can be as simple as that! Keeping good thoughts in your mind and having good people around you will make a difference!

5. Abandon Awkwardness. 

Some people might find themselves to be shyer or more quiet around the person. But don’t stray away from them. Face your fears. Act like there’s nothing absolutely wrong and treat them as if nothing they do or say bothers you. The more you practice this, the more stronger your mentality will be and before you know it, you’ll start to believe it! Trust me, this little tip works! 

Avoiding them only causes you stress and gives them more leeway to continue what they’re doing. You want them to see you’re strong and can maturely handle anything that comes your way. You’re not a kid and you shouldn’t have to deal with such a childish situation.

6. Be an actor! 

It honestly helps to take yourself outside the situation and observe from a third-person point of view. Just step outside of yourself and pretend you’re watching the whole thing as if it’s one of your favorite sitcoms. You can see the situation under a funny light. Why is this person yelling at you when it doesn’t concern them? What a nosey jerk! It helps when you pretend you’re watching it happen to someone else because you won’t be as sensitive and you’ll be able to see how silly and minor the whole thing is.

Follow these tips and you’ll feel better in no time!

xoxo Hunni

I don’t care how cool the iPhone is…I won’t give in!

Sorry I haven’t been on this thing in a long time. I promised myself I would blog more often and I totally will try to! Hmm…so what can I update you about? Well…I’ve been thinking about getting a new phone buuuut….

For the first time ever, I actually have a New Year’s resolution for this year and it’s:

Buying a cell phone ONLY if my current cell phone is damaged.

eek! Maybe I gave myself too much credit…who am I kidding? I’m not that strong!

The reason for this resolution is my excessive obsession with phones. I’ve already spent over $600 in 2 years on 3 cell phones. I know it’s unnecessary but I have a guilty pleasure. I love shopping for phones! And the internet doesn’t help one bit…I could spend hours just researching phones online.

My current phone is the Blackberry 8900 and I’m quite happy with it. It’s an amazingly reliable phone and I’ve never had so much fun texting all my girlfriends! The trackball is a dream and makes it easy to navigate everywhere. I’m surprised not all phones have the ball!

I definitely am considering getting a new blackberry or even a touch screen phone. Not sure about the iPhone since I am anti-iPhone!

[BEGIN RANT] Sorry for all you fans out there but I really have nothing against the phone. What I’m frustrated about is the CRAZED PERSON who can’t put the phone down for 2 seconds to talk! And if he or she does talk, it’s about the iPhone!!! Why would I care to hear about the iPhone? I don’t have it so I don’t know WTF you’re talking about?!!! I can’t tell you how many iPhone freaks I know! [END OF RANT]

Whew, sorry had to let that out. heehee
But seriously folks, this iPhone fad has even caused problems in relationships…one of my girlfriends can’t stand the sight of it anymore! I hope I never become obsessed with an object to the point where I ignore my own family, friends, & boyfriend! =/

Well I’m off to bed…oooh and I just bought the Bumble & Bumble Creme De Coco Shampoo & Conditioner & Masque! I’m really excited because I’ve heard so many girls rave about it! If it’s worthy, you know I’ll give you guys a review!

Oh and my Canon is all set up in my room, ready to snap pics! My brother is getting a host for me and I’ll have a very pretty layout up with updated cam pics! YAYYY!

xoxo Hunni

How To Make Brassy Yellow Hair More Ash-colored

I recently added honey-caramel highlights to my dark brown hair because it’s almost springtime and I needed some oomph in my hair. Being Asian and having stubborn hair, it came out a little more golden/yellow than I wanted. YUCK! So I invested in Clairol Shimmer Lights which promises to get rid of brassiness and help give your hair an ashy color.

I left it on for a good 10 minutes and rinsed it out with a sulfate free shampoo. It worked! Here are my reviews:

Clairol Shimmer Lights Shampoo: 8/10

This product does exactly what it claims to do. I put this on my hair and leave it on for 10 minutes while I shower. This shampoo is hard to rinse out fully so I rinse it off with a sulfate-free shampoo. (Tip: I use sulfate-free because sulfate is the ingredient that strips your hair color, so since I’m using a color-enhancing product, it wouldn’t make sense to undo it with a sulfate shampoo)

After I use this product, I immediately see the difference in my hair color. The only reason I’m giving this product an 8 and not a 9 is that it dries out your hair like crazy. So after I rinse it out with shampoo, I immediately lather on an intense conditioner.

Schwarzkopf Color Save Duo (Sulfate-Free) 9/10

Huge fan of Schwarzkopf products! The shampoo is amazing and really does preserve my color! The conditioner is very moisturizing and the entire duo is lightweight, not overly moisturizing and heavy. I definitely see a difference in my hair color combining these products.

One last tip I can give you is to protect your hair from the sun. The sun is a major factor in making your hair more brassy. I’m still on the lookout for a good color protector but once I find it, I will def. review it here. I never used a color protector and I forgot how stripping chlorine water can be. I def. need a color protector, esp. since the past couple of days have been getting warmer. =/ eek!

Hope my tips helped!

xoxo Hunni

TOP SEXIEST FEMALE CELEBS

Ok here we go…I promised I would write a countdown for females so here it is! Please remember: THIS IS MY PERSONAL LIST! Everyone has their own opinions and these reflect my own!

Also, this is my list for SEXY/HOT females, not beautiful/pretty! lol I say this because I know I’m going to get questions like “Omg Angelina Jolie is not on this list?” lol

10. Jessica Biel

I wasn’t always a fan of hers but after seeing her perfect body in magazines and her comedic role in “Valentine’s Day,” I have to say…she’s pretty cute! Not only does she pull off a wholesome down-to-earth image but she does it so well without trying hard, that it comes off as sexy! I definitely love a girl who takes care of her body and it’s apparent that Jessica Biel does it right!

9. Miranda Kerr 

You either love her or hate her! She has adorable doll-like features; she almost looks fake. But her tall lean body and her unique facial features make her an exotic beauty. Sometimes the prettiest girls are the girls that look like no other! Miranda definitely is a showstopper!

8. Nicole Scherzinger 

This Hawaiian hottie is definitely not as famous as she’s supposed to be. Nicole has a body of perfection, amazing vocal ability, and beautiful long locks that wrap around her alluring face. Of course she’s one of the sexiest female celebs! Her voice alone is enough to woo anyone. Just listen to “I Hate This Part,” and you’ll see what I mean. Her sexy burlesque outfits and Pussycat Dolls image is just an added bonus. 

7. Fergie 

There is something so sexy about a girl who can hang with the guys. She’s cool, she’s fun, and she’s real. Not only does she have killer dance moves and athletic skills, a rockin’ body, and a fabulous, versatile voice; she has a universal image too. Fergie can be seen in many different ways: cute, sassy, edgy, feminine, masculine, trendy, sexy, and even tough. She has pulled off a rocker appeal, the sexy vixen image, a glam look, and even the cute school girl look with a twist. I think it’s great that she’s so multifaceted and can attract different groups and genres. It’s rare to see a star that can fit in with many cliques but Fergie pulls it off. (Her relationship with Josh Duhammel only boosts her hotness factor)

6. Jessica Alba 

When I first saw her in “Never Been Kissed,” I was hooked. I was like “Who is that gorgeous girl? She’s perfect!” Then all of a sudden, she blew up after “Honey” and even though she’s still as beautiful as ever…she’s had her run of the mill! Therefore, she’s only number six on my list but a few years back, she would’ve been my number 1!!!

5. Amber Heard 

I know you’ve seen her. She’s been in “Pineapple Express,” “Never Back Down,” and “Stepfather.” She has the girl next door look mixed with a little bit of naughty. I noticed her in the movie “All the boys love Mandy Lane.” She is an appealing actress which also contributes to her sex appeal. She has that look that keeps you captivated.

4. Meagan Good 

There’s something about her attitude that makes her seductive and sexy. Her face is so perfect and beautiful that you want to keep looking at her. She’s definitely an actress that I want to see more often.  Her voluptuous body only adds on to her sexy image. And have you seen her lips? Forget about Angelina Jolie! hah!

3. Scarlett Johansson 

Just hearing her name alone is sexy. She has played many different roles from a villainous geek to a sexy adulterer. Some of my favorites are “The Spirit,” “He’s just not that into you,” “The Island,” and “The Prestige.” Her various roles only help her sex appeal grow. For some reason, we just can’t seem to get enough of her. Her exposure only makes me like her more and more.

2. Megan Fox 

She is undeniably beautiful and she would normally be my number 1 if she kept her mouth closed! Aside from her frequent blunt comments, I can’t deny her attractiveness! She is definitely one of the hottest stars today and probably will be for a long time. I can see why people would be sick of seeing her since she’s constantly bombarded with paparazzi and is always in the spotlight! But maybe if she picks up some more decent movie roles, she can still redeem herself and be all-around sexy from her looks to her personality!

1. Elisha Cuthbert 

Of course we all know her from “The Girl Next Door.” Her beauty is stunning and it’s not only based on her physical appearance but it’s also in her demeanor. Her nonchalant yet sometimes feisty demeanor makes her painfully hot. She seems like she doesn’t give a care for anything in the world but herself and she also has a tough “dont mess with me” attitude. Now that’s hot.

Well here it is…my top sexiest females list! I made a “Top Ten” category and I’m going to start making it a habit to think of some top tens for you all to read! Enjoy and have a good night!

xoxo Hunni

My To-Buy List

Once in a while I accumulate a list of random useless things I want to buy. (Not to buy all at once, but just some things I’m looking for. I most likely will only ever buy a few things from the list.) Here is my current list of things I’m considering:

- Mac Studio Fix Powder C4
- Mac Studio Fix Concealer NW25
-  wallet
-  black or nude pumps
- skirts and dresses
- knee high black boots
- mid calf black boots
- camel leather boots with heels and/or buckles
- black gladiator sandals
- blackberry phone with a trackpad
- wrist strap for my blackberry
- fabric softener / detergent in one
- off-the-shoulder tops
- vintage-esque rings
- colorful earrings
- cute cardigans
- benefit lipgloss
- OPI nail polish: Mod About You
- good push up bra (preferably red because I don’t have a red one yet)
- cute hair decoration
- running shoes
- spray tan membership
- electronic toothbrush
- diamond stud earrings just for everyday wear
- trendy bracelets

Whew! That’s quite a list! LOL I’m probably going to aim for 2-3 of those items a week. We’ll see what I can do! Ooh P.S. I have my camera set up in my room so I’m all set up for my camgirl-ness! haha I just am still waiting for my hosting to be up soon so I can transfer all my stuff and finally have more space! Yayyy more pics are always fun! I can do fashion rolls and shopping sprees more often! I can’t wait!!!! Ok well I should be off to sleep now. ttyl

xoxo Hunni