My Summer Glow Up 2.0: Natural Beauty Treatments & Diet

Thursday, June 5, 2025

My best friend is moving away. She still has her place here, but it is harder to see her, because she will be going back and forth to see her family in a different state more regularly. There is definitely a quiet hole in what used to be her place, but this just means more trips and adventures. Goodbye, Mia and Gia, but not for long.

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My Latest Beauty Hauls: Discovering New Beauty In Every Aspect

Regarding beauty, my makeup routine is back on track as I found more concealer, lip, and eyeshadow options that make sense for my lifestyle and complexion. Not to mention bug spray and sunscreen, because Summer is here. 

Currently, I am working on hair care, blush multi sticks, travel supplies, and perfumes. My fragrance journey for Summer has begun as I restock to create an entirely new arsenal of scents. The same can be said for my attire. After having layerable items for colder seasons, it is time for an elegant upgrade in my warm weather wardrobe. 

Summer Friendly Fragrances 

I already got the Kayali Maui In A Bottle Sweet Banana perfume to sweeten the deal. Next up are Chanel Splendide, something from Dolce & Gabbana, and possibly Burberry. They have all been hits one after another when it comes to signature scents. I ended purchasing another Kayali mid-month. The Eden Juicy Apple scent that smells like a dupe for Maison Francis Kurkidjian’s Baccarat Rouge 540. Pomme rouge indeed.

Sleeveless Summer Styling

Focusing on sleeveless looks, I still want to be somewhat modest when showing my shoulders, so I have been searching high and low for halters, slinky collared tops, and more silk cami options. 

Elegant Essentials: Preparing For Unpredictable Weather

There are so many trench coat styles I am looking for when it comes to everyday and perfect for travel. Finding the ultimate cropped trench coat that is billowy enough or tailored enough makes me feel like Jenna Lyons choosing image mockups for an editorial. It has to hit all the boxes on my checklist: water repellent, impeccable drape, and belted in the right place. I wish I could do an entire haul to try out my options on this alone to have a Goldilocks moment. 

Trying Dubai Chocolate For The First Time

My boyfriend read my mind. He came home one day from work with some Dubai chocolate in hand. I tried myself a square that he saved before devouring it entirely, and the pistachio was exquisite. Seeing it pop up on social media, but most of all: Boba Time, I ordered a Dubai chocolate boba frappé and I have had my fill. 

A New Me For Summer: New Beauty Routine, Body Treatments, Workouts, and Diet 

There is a whole Glow Up 2.0 going on behind the scenes, and I am not sure people are aware as they are clocked out for the holiday season. I have all of these body Scrubs, chemically exfoliating body washes, I am getting rid of cellulite with ultrasonic cavitation – on my second session, and evening my skin as this is typed. I feel like I have a found a solution for every single physical flaw that I have! 

My vein removal has been a success so far, and all the reticular and spider veins are vanishing from my legs as each day passes since the treatment. The gluts I am sitting on are growing steadily since my new workout regime. It is simply a matter of my hair appointment to be the cherry on top, perhaps a sauna, and massage here and there. 

Otherwise, I am stretched pretty well with my ballet practice at home and calisthenics. I am almost to the point of doing a handstand press and endless handstand walks up and down stairs. (This is one of my personal goals.) Now, I want to get stronger with  my upper body as my core, back, legs, and butt are taken care of. 

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

My Sweetheart’s Birthday

It is the end of the month already and I cannot believe half of the year is done. When my sweetheart’s birthday rolls around, that is a sign that time has flown. He turns 30 and I have a surprise little celebration for him along with other surprises throughout the day. Making people feel special is one of my favourite things to do as you guys know and I absolutely love going all out. This was a tough one, because he has a handful of things on his list he wants but we cannot tackle all the things he wants to do, because he hardly has time off. We will make the most of what we have as we always do.

I Cancelled My Streaming Services. Here Is How It Is Going.

This was the first month I cancelled all streaming services, but have not reached for my book as much as I wanted to. I am always creating content for YouTube, so I find myself editing and rewatching my own videos to make sure everything is perfect. However, this is the month I am going to turn things around and get started by just doing it when the idea pops into my head.

Staying Disciplined Is A Flex.

I like to stay disciplined on my own volition, because I can. It is the ultimate flex that nobody can take away from you. When you walk in a room with a designer bag, rich parents, and good genetics, the one thing you can have that people can only blame you for is being disciplined. You are in shape from consistent hard work, have excellent character, and are compassionate towards others no matter what is going on in your life. 

Diet Changes Via Le Boyfriend

I never snack or eat too much fiber, because I lean on a high protein diet. At one point, I was on the carnivore diet and it was the best time of my life. I was high energy, always in a good mood, and in the best shape of my life. 

Adam has slowly introduced more fiber in the form of carbs, because he loves his very particular vegetables. (He is from the Mediterranean) and I am used to eating fresh meat newly cut and cleaned from the animal. Thankful for him, he found a halal/kosher butcher we both love and everything is a little too fresh. But I had to teach him about all the processed garbage in the grocery store – especially in bread. And everything else including vegetables. I miss fresh vegetables from the ground outside. On my farm. 

Summer Weight Management Tips 

Speaking of not snacking, when I am hungry, I love to drink water or make a matcha collagen latte. Someone suggested using vital proteins for collagen hot chocolates, and I prefer matchas, because they are in my DNA as an Asian girl. My also mixed Asian girlfriend and I were laughing about how we liked matcha before it was cool. I use two tablespoons of Vital Proteins Matcha Collagen with milk, then mix it with Lactaid and a frother. It is filling, taste fabulous, and I do not reach for cake or chocolate at all anymore. No more sugar headaches. 

Moving In July?

There have been a couple hauls so far that were stolen at my front door and in the mail room. My sweetheart and I decided we will move to a much nicer, more luxurious building that has better security once we are married. We decided to stay in this building instead of moving in July. Nevertheless, we enjoy our dance parties almost every night at home together as this place is our freedom together. 🫶🏻

Elegant Summer Outfits

I had a haul of a couple halters, polos, and must-haves for Summer. Trying to see if I reach for them in my daily life – I found that all my favourites videos have been consistent with reality as I even don my white Quince jeans with the new polos as a new uniform. There are a handful of silk garments, cotton trews, and bags I am still on the lookout for, but am steadily catching up as I finish redecorating our apartment, then our balcony for indoor-outdoor living. 

Updates

Keep an eye out for my latest wishlist additions on Shop With Me Lives every weeknight at 7pm PST! A new uniform is coming very soon. It is just taking a little bit longer than I thought, because parcels keep getting pilferred. Autumn outfits are also being prepared well in advance this year as I have my eye on some elevated updates. 

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