Where I left off...

Can you believe how time has flown... 

it's already been a year since I last posted! 

A lot has changed, including my skin regime (thanks to my sister!), and time at university. 

I'm already a third year, embarking on a Dallas, TX internship this summer, but I want to share all our adventures before the next one!

After Hawaii, we wanted to continue the warm weather & beach trend, so we took a cruise down to Mexico.

Life Hack: Toothpaste

If you run out of toothpaste and need a couple more days of toothpaste before you can buy more, cut your old tube in half!

A toothpaste tube is never squeezed out cleanly or completely.

Another fun life hack I use to buy myself more time before I have to head to the store.

November Empties

Products I used up this month:

This Herbal Essences body smells amazing, but is not very moisturizing. 

I liked this Olay body wash because it was moisturizing and smelled good.

I usually use Colgate Optic White. After trying the Crest 3D White, I'm conflicted as to which is the better whitening toothpaste because I did not see significant results. 

Let me know in the comments if you have any whitening toothpaste suggestions!

*These are all sample products I received for free through the mail. 

Life Hack: Regrow Scallions

I tried out the Life Hack of re-growing green onions (aka scallions). It went well, but the new stalks never got to the same thickness and height as the original onions.

  

Happy Thanksgiving!

I am grateful for everything God has given me and protected me from this year. It has been another blessed year.

Sincerely,

Gizmo

#TBT

Throwback to this summer when I did crazy Lin-fan activities in Shanghai, China!

Ode to Oscar

Today we lost an inspiration. Oscar de la Renta had great vision and knew how to dress women.

Oscar's designs featured on this blog:

Met 2014's Biggest Trend was...

... Black & White color blocked gowns!

Sarah Jessica Parker in Oscar de la Renta

Charlize Theron in Dior 

Hailee Steinfeld in Prabal Gurung

Anna Kendrick in J. Mendel

Thanks to JustJared.com for these photos!

Gizmo's Picks for Met Gala Best Dressed

The Met Gala was last night! 

This year's "Ball Gowns" theme was better, and more up my alley than last years' "Punk" theme. 

My favorite gowns were by:

Marchesa (worn by Karolina Kurkova)

Stunning!

This gown perfectly fit the theme and model. A beautiful blue with 3D details. 

Oscar de la Renta (worn by Taylor Swift)

It's pale pink with a bowtiful train!

Kudos to Marchesa and Oscar de la Renta!

Thanks to JustJared for these photos!

Random Outfits

Sweater: J.Crew (eBay find!); Jeans: GAP (thrifted)

Black shirt: Banana Republic (Black Friday find!); Red Cardigan: GAP; Jeans: H&M; Necklace: H&M

Button-up: Tommy Hilfiger (thrifted)

Shirt: GAP; Dress: Jessica Howard via Dillard's

300th Post!!!

We can't believe it's our 300th post! Thanks to all who have read, visited, and/or commented on this blog.

We're truly blessed and living in a grace period.

XOXO,

Gizmo and Yoshi 

<3

Which Dress Reigns Supreme?

Which actress wore the better navy dress at the 2014 Academy Awards? Comment below!

Amy Adams in Gucci

Sandra Bullock in Alexander McQueen

Photos courtesy of Cocoperez.com

Which Dior's the Best?

Which Dior dress do you prefer? Comment below!

Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Couture

Jennifer Lawrence in Dior

Photos courtesy of Cocoperez.com

OSCARS: Best Dressed Couples

Below are my picks for Best Dressed Couples at the 2014 Academy Awards! They are in no particular order.

Matthew McConaughey (Best Actor) and Camille Alves

Olivia Wilde (expecting a baby boy!) and Jason Sudeikis

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Elsa Pataky (pregnant with twins!)

Photos courtesy of JustJared.com and Cocoperez.com