Wearing Makeup to the Gym

To all the people making fun of the girls who wear makeup to the gym, shut up. Basically, the girl would've much rather spared herself the extra 15 minutes of applying some foundation on her skin. BUT obviously she has a reason for going to work a sweat while having makeup on her face. Maybe her skin isn't perfect and she's insecure about it, maybe she's trying to cover something up that she doesn't want anyone to see like a huge zit that developed on the day she decided to hit the gym. This girl could have stayed at home but she actually wants to work out without people judging her for having a layer of colored creme on her face, cause basically that's all there is to it. Alright fine, I'm not saying that eyeshadow, lipstick, and winged eyeliner are the way to go when you want to work out, but a little bit of foundation and concealer won't hurt anybody. The girl would be feeling good in her own skin and your gym experience is definitely not hindered by her decision to have a bit of color on her face. Trust me, every single girl in the world would much rather have perfectly clear skin and ditch the foundation in the morning but sometimes you just want to feel good when you see yourself in the mirror and those girls are doing that, so stop judging them for having some makeup on at the gym and focus on your own workout session. Thank you! :)

MY TOP 5 LIPSTICKS!

Hi guys! Been a really long time that I posted anything and that is not okay, lol! I got extremely wrapped up with finals and the holidays and now I'm finally back to blogging which I missed doing very much! Even though I've been completely nonexistent on my own blog, I've been watching a ton of videos by a bunch of other bloggers and reading up on their posts.

I came across a lot of videos about people's favorite lipsticks so I thought I'd share mine! I have an obsession with lipstick, I mean I never feel like buying a new blush or whatever but buying lipstick just makes me all giddy inside. SO! Let's get to it! My favorite lipsticks at the moment!

Alright so! From left to right! First up, we have the Samoa Keep Kissing Pop Poetic 56 lipstick. This lipstick comes in a small tube obviously but the amount of lipstick inside is the same as in a regular tube which is awesome! It's so light, fits basically anywhere, and comes in such a cute package! This color is a dark pink/redish color. I really love how it feels on my lips because it's actually a matte lipstick but it doesn't come off as dry on your lips. Next, we've got the MAC Twig lipstick. This one is a satin lipstick with a brownish pink color. I've been obsessing over it and basically using it almost every single day! This is the most long lasting lipstick I've ever used honestly and the way it changes over the day is perfect. It goes from full-on pigmentation and then at the end of the day it basically stains your lips with its color. The lipstick after that is the Rimmel Undressed 240. This is the typical nude lipstick that is basically perfect on people with fair skin. It has a beige undertone but it blends with your natural lip color. It's a perfect shade to use during the day! Next up, we've got the Rimmel Kate Moss 105 lipstick! This is basically a nude lipstick but since I have rather white skin it looks a bit brownish on me but I absolutely love it! It's absolutely perfect and I've repurchased this lipstick a couple times. It's perfect on the lips and it works well in winter even if you have chapped lips, it's kind of moisturizing which really helps your lips look soft and not dry at all! Finally the last lipstick is the Bourjois 36 Pourpre Jazzy from the Rouge Edition. This is literally the BEST dark winter color! It's a dark burgundy shade and it totally flatters your lips! I especially love wearing it when I'm in all-black (which is basically all the time btw), it gives a great sophisticated addition to your look! 

A picture with flash so you guys can see the colors better!

Last but not least, I would like to mention the chapstick I am currently using because it is literally the best one I have used in my entire life! It is the URIAGE Xemose chapstick. It's completely transparent and makes your lips extremely soft and removes all the dry skin that builds up especially in the winter season so this is MAJORLY recommended for anyone with chapped lips or just about anyone who wants healthy lips!

A Love Affair With...

I realized that all my blog posts are either about relationships or things that I enjoy such as music and movies. I seem to have missed writing a blog about something that means a lot to me. Something that is part of my (almost) daily life. What is this thing that I am talking about?

FRIES

So what's my deal with fries? Almost everyone who really knows me knows about this new-found obsession. I mean I've always loved fries, but recently it's as if I developed a relationship with fries, lol. Let's go into detail about this fries obsession. Fries aren't just thin strips of fried potato. No no, fries can be served with cheddar cheese and then dipped in sour cream, fries can be re-imagined and made into potato dippers that you can have with honey mustard, fries can be included in your Taouk sandwich for a lazy Sunday lunch. Apart from fries being served in many ways, they're so easy to eat. You can take fries to-go from McDonald's and munch on them in the car, you can walk around and eat a box of fries, and of course you can sit in the comfort of a restaurant or at home and eat your fries. As you can see, fries are an essential part of a person's diet. 

Some people think the best thing that is made out of potatoes is vodka, I'm pretty sure it's fries. Fries are tangible happiness. 

So yeah I basically just wrote a post about my love for fries. 

Potato dippers with cheese (Roadster Diner)! Heaven!

Fries and Cheddar from Roadtser Diner found on www.foodspotting.com

Salon Du Chocolat - Biel

This weekend is the annual Beirut Cooking Festival and Salon Du Chocolat! My post is specifically about the Salon Du Chocolat! IT WAS CHOCOLATE HEAVEN! I mean who wouldn't want to go somewhere where there's literally chocolate everywhere you look? From chocolate dresses to a merry-go-round cake to endless chocolate goodness! You'd probably leave the place with a sugar rush due to the amount of samples and goodies the different kiosks offer but it's all worth it! My personal favorite treat was the chocolate shot offered by The Muse Concept! It was so yummy and their stand was definitely one of a kind (you'll soon find out why! lol) I'll leave you with pictures from yesterday!

The Muse Concept

Chocolate dresses

Waking Up This Morning was like...

So yesterday was the usual bright sunny day, extremely hot weather, and basically just the continuation of our never-ending summer season. We literally could not wait until it finally rained because we're just too bored of the heat. What we didn't expect was the complete 180 the weather did today. This is how my morning went ...

1. I heard weird noises and the sound of wind but I didn't really get what's happening especially that I was still half asleep.

2. My shutters were closed so I couldn't see anything, I didn't give it much thought and well this happened... (minus the birds)

3. A few minutes later I checked the time and realized it's a biiiit to dark for it to be 9:30 AM and I started getting suspicious (I usually get a bit of light in the room even if my shutters are down)

4. As the lazy person that I am, I thought it would be easier to text my friend George (finally right?) and ask about the weather instead of checking myself 

5. Turns out he hasn't checked either, so I got out of bed to find out what it's like outside...

6. LOL JK give me summer back 

Not a Game of Thrones fan but...

I admit I haven't given Game of Thrones a fair chance, I mean I only watched the first episode and gave up since. I just don't have the patience to start a series at the moment and I feel like GOT isn't my cup of tea. HOWEVER! I stumbled upon this video while I was on YouTube. It showed up in my autoplay while I was listening to another Boyce Avenue cover, and now it's the only thing I've been listening to for the past hour while I'm studying. Boyce Avenue generally have amazing covers and I've been listening to their music for years now. I think I've written about them before.. maybe.. I'm not sure I'm going to check, lol! Anyway! Give this a listen whether you're a GOT fan or not! I think this cover is amazing so I might just watch the show because I love the music so much but in general it's a real masterpiece honestly! AND IT'S VERY AUTUMNAL! I'm obsessed with everything autumnal during this time of year, lol!

MOVIE NIGHT!

Alright so, it's autumn again and some people like staying in when the weather gets chilly. A lot of us sometimes don't have the time to go the movie theater or we simply don't realize that a really good movie is out SO I'm here to tally up some of my favorite movies! I think the next few months are the best for catching up on a lot of movies that you missed out on throughout the year. Personally, I like having one night in the weekend where I just chill at home and watch a movie ESPECIALLY if it's raining! I hope this list helps and to all you DVD stores out there, you're welcome! :P (The movies are in random order)

1. Spy

A funny action comedy starring my favorite actor Jason Statham! I honestly loved this movie and I actually laughed which I find shocking cause recently most comedies have been really lame. The cast is perfect for this movie and I finally started liking Melissa McCarthy after watching it!

















2. Cinderella

Cinderella happens to be my favorite Disney fairytale alongside Beauty and the Beast, so you can imagine how excited I was when it came out. The costumes and the setting were perfect in this movie. Everything was perfect! Prince Charming was so perfectly cast, THANK GOD, lol! Perfect for a girls' night in!
















3. The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

I discovered Henry Cavill when I was like nine years old cause he acted in a Red Riding Hood movie and I thought he was really cute at the time. Yep, even at 9 years old guys, lol. Anyway this movie was really good! Another action comedy to make the list and for good reason!







4. Inside Out

One of the cutest animated movies ever! I enjoyed every second of this movie and I was literally beyond upset when it ended! I'm a fan of animated movies in general so I went to the movie theater already excited about this, and it even exceeded my expectations!













5. Fifty Shades of Grey

So it wasn't the best movie ever but it's one of those movies that you just watch. You just do it. I mean almost everyone has seen this movie by now but if you're still one of those people who are refusing to watch it or who think it's too stupid. Just pop it into your DVD player on a Friday night and watch it. It's entertaining and definitely different than a lot of movies, lol.
















6. Whiplash

I think I might have written about this movie before. Anyway! It's one of my favorites this year. It stars Miles Teller and it's basically about his life as an aspiring drummer! It's a really good choice for anyone who's either into drumming or into music in general!


















7. Hotel Transylvania 2

I love animations.. and monsters? This movie is super cute! Honestly the humor found in this animation is much better than some comedies with like actual people. WATCH THE FIRST ONE TOO! But I'm going to go ahead and assume that everyone already did because it was AWESOME!

















That's it for now! I'll be back with more in another movie post!

My UPDATED Daily Makeup Routine

Hi guys! Last time I did this post was last January so things have definitely changed! Most things are gone but there's two products that are still there! The amount of products I use has actually increased but I sometimes skip a couple things if I'm in a rush to go to my university.

Alright so let me start with the order of how I apply things! Before I start anything I usually apply a moisturizer/acne creme for my blemishes that seem to linger even though I'm almost 20! Tough life right? lol. After that, I use the concealer that's on the top right called the MaxFactor Pan Stik in the color "Bisque Ivory 96". This product was mentioned in my last daily makeup routine post but at the time I used it for both my eyes and covering spots, however now I only use it to cover any spots or things I want to hide! Next up, I use my L'Oreal Infallible concealer in the shade "02 Porcelain" to cover up the dark circles under my eyes, and I add a bit on my eyelids so that it's all basically the same color. After that, I use the L'Oreal Infallible foundation in the shade "140 Golden Beige" and I go over my entire face and neck to achieve a perfect homogeneous look. Next, I go over my entire face with L'Oreal Infallible powder in the shade "123 Warm Vanilla". It's a really light powder, almost transparent, and I basically use it to keep everything in place for a long day. For it I use the Victoria's Secret powder brush! Now that the face is basically done, I move on to mascara. The mascara I'm currently using I have already mentioned on my blog and it is the Maybelline Colossal Go Extreme! It's literally perfect and it doesn't smudge all day even in the extreme heat conditions we had to go through the past month. I also use the Colossal Kajal Henna Eyeliner from Maybelline for my waterline. I avoid using liquid eyeliner everyday because it tends to smudge and I don't really feel like winged eyeliner is my go-to everyday look. After I'm done coloring, lol, I add a little highlighter under my eyes to make them glow. The highlighter I'm using is the DreamLumiTouch from Maybelline in the shade "01 Ivory". A new addition to my makeup collection is the Maybelline BrowSatin eyebrow pencil in the shade Medium Brown. I don't think I'll be using this every single day because, well, effort. But on those days where I have an extra five minutes before I leave the house then I'd probably give my eyebrows a little kick. ALRIGHT ALMOST DONE!:P I now apply the blush that I use which is the "06 Samoa Filon Dore". Finally I use the Maybelline BabyLips to moisturize my lips, and then I apply the 105 Kate Moss Rimmel lipstick which has been my all-time favorite lipstick for the past year. 

Zuhair Murad for the NYC Ballet!

Zuhair Murad is, hands down, my favorite fashion designer. His dresses are honestly breathtaking and they actually have a magical sense to them. It makes me very proud that such an incredible designer is Lebanese, something that everyone in this country should be very happy about. We all know that Zuhair Murad dresses a ton of celebrities worldwide, but recently he also designed outfits for the NYC Ballet. LIKE WHAT! Our own Zuhair Murad is now part of the costume designers for the NYC Ballet?! That's insane! Among the outfits are the following:

How amazing are those designs though? I'm sure everyone would want to take a closer look so here goes!

I can't even. Yes I just said that. I literally just want to be ballerina so I can be dressed in that. She looks like a ballerina meets ice princess meets fairy! I absolutely love this look and the color is just so on point!

Finally, Murad also dressed Sarah Jessica Parker in an amazing dress from his Fall 2015 Haute Couture line. She actually sent him a hand-written letter asking him if he would want to dress her for this event. The one and only SJP who is also a co-chairman for the NYC Ballet Gala was dressed by none other than Zuhair Murad!

Here's a picture of the two of them at the event!

How beautiful is her dress?! LEBANESE PRIDE RIGHT HERE LADIES AND GENTS!

Driving in Lebanon: The Struggle

Anyone who's ever experienced driving in Lebanon knows how annoying it can be. Actually the driving part is fine, I honestly like driving, it's the people that I can't stand. (Side note: I'm writing this post while my neighbors are blasting music from their terrace, proof enough to show how annoying people can actually be). Anyway, I'm here to highlight on the most annoying things people do while driving in this county.

1. When they take up two lanes at the same time. Why? Isn't one lane enough?

2. When they honk at you cause you're stopped at a red light. Red means no, green means go.

3. When they're driving behind you and literally the only thing that can fit between the two cars is a pencil.

4. When they attempt to skip a full lane of traffic and then expect you let them back in.

5. When they throw something out of their window. It can literally be anything from wrappers to cigarettes to tissue to (and this is my personal favorite) the string beans shell or whatever (in other words mawssam el foul)

6. FOR GIRLS ONLY: When the guy in the car next to you awkwardly attempts to make eye contact with you in the midst of traffic.

7. Motorcycles. I literally don't think I even need to elaborate on this one. I once almost got hit by one, and I've definitely almost hit many. They just pop out of nowhere and expect you to see their little mobilette, NO. 

8. That car with the extremely loud music in the middle of traffic. They don't even bother keeping their windows shut, what's the point anyway? Their entire car is basically vibrating. *eyeroll*

9. When they drive extremely slowly cause they're lost and you just have to put up with their confusion for the next 10 minutes. 

10. The only upside are those traffic-free Sunday afternoons cruising with your friends! :)

The Stages of Liking a Guy in Taylor Swift GIFs

Literally no one can represent relationships as well as Taylor Swift. If you're broken-hearted, you listen to Taylor Swift, if you're madly in love you listen to Taylor Swift, if you're crushing on a guy, you listen to Taylor Swift. So I'd like to represent some stages of liking a guy in TayTay GIFs!

1. When you see him pass by and he's looking cute (AS ALWAYS DUH! lol)

2. When he comes up to talk to you *sigh*

3. When he laughs at a joke you said.

4. When you spot another girl talking to him, um no?

5. When he compliments you for the first time ever!

6. You start imagining far-fetched scenarios about him.

7. When he finally asks you out!!!

8. When he picks you up after ages of getting ready

9. Telling your friends all about him looks something like... 

10. He's finally all yours and it feels AWESOME!