VIDEO | VLOG #2 Visiting Maokong, Taipei

Finally it's here! a second vlog! This vlog should've been online about two weeks ago, but due to some 'technical' difficulties (my laptop wouldn't recognise my phone) it was delayed.

So two weeks ago I went to see Maokong in the Maokong gondola. The gondola is known for their transparent cabins, the crystal cabins. You'll be able to see below you while riding the gondola. So you have a great view of everything. Since it was nice weather, my friend Christina and I decided to go see this after having our morning coffee. It was such fun and I'd recommend it for those who are visiting Taipei to get a perfect view of the city. 

Enjoy this beautiful view with me in this vlog!

x J.

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VIDEO | This is how I spent my weekend in Taipei

Here with another video, don't worry I'll be posting outfit pictures soon as well. But last weekend was filled with cultural activities, so you can imagine how much I filmed and I had to put in a video of course.

I visited three cultural attractions. First one is the 'National Palace Museum'. This museum was filled with all kinds of historic scriptures, ornaments and art from wayyy back. First let me give you my backstory. I know absolutely nothing about the history of Taiwan, which is shameful I know. So when I got there I was kinda lost. I was seeing all this old ornaments without really knowing what it's about and the museum was packed. And I mean really packed. There were probably 10 tour groups at a time. So walking around at your own pace was quite difficult. There was this area about an emperor ordering frenchmen to make copper plates which really blew my mind. You could watch a short (not really though it was about 45min and without sound) film about how art played an important role in eternalising accomplishments of emperors at that time. And how France was important to them. This suddenly made me realise how real this was. How much history everything had. So my time there was quite pleasant. 

Second thing was the Chiang Kai Sheik Shilin Residences. This place was packed as well. As the previous attraction, I didn't really know much about the place. I went there with a family whom I'm acquainted to (to make it short) and she told me several things about the place, which I guess is pretty important for Taiwanese people. We went to see the flower garden. It was supposedly the last weekend that they'll be exhibited. So we went there. The flowers weren't that spectaculair, but it's quite nice to see a bit of nature and green. I was more interested in the buildings and people there actually.

My favourite cultural activity, which you probably can guess already was the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park. It was a really last minute thing to go to. I was just browsing in my LonelyPlanet guidebook and after I saw it, I was at that place within 45 minutes (roughly). I went there with a purpose to visit the Taiwan Design Museum and (if I could make it) the Red Dot Museum. The museums were situated in an old tobacco factory, which made the inside kinda industrial and interesting. There was this Deutsch Design exhibit and European Design at the (International part) of the museum, which was fine but I've seen it quite often already. You could see some stuff for Braun and Alessi, nothing I haven't seen already. Which was a bummer but nothing I can do about. Other designs were interesting though. I don't know if I've missed anything, but I was done looking around after an hour, so I went outside and walked around the area a bit and saw this other exhibit by GQ. This was most definitely my favourite. It was interesting and inspiring. It reminded me a bit of the 'Kunsthal' at Rotterdam. It was about dreaming big and having the courage to do so. I didn't want it to be a long post, which it already is. But I wanted to expand on my experience of this particular exhibition in an other post.

I like the way the video turned out. I think this is more up in my alley than the vloggy type of videos. I'm just still so awkward on video. I'll learn in time though. Let me know what you think of the video in the comments below.

x J.

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GRWM + TALK | First week in Taipei

Say whaaattt? Another post? I thought it would be nice to sit down and talk to you guys a bit about my first impressions and findings in the first week in Taipei. So I filmed a Get Ready With Me video while blabbering about random stuff. Stuff about Taiwanese people, Food, MRT system and having a Chinese name. Not exactly how I wanted this video to be, but practice makes perfect right? Enjoy this video! And let me know your thoughts on this video in the comments below :)

x J.

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TAIWAN VLOG #1 | On my way to Taipei

I'm having some trouble with jet lag, which is a bad thing cause I have to be up early but a good thing since I can finish my first Taiwan vlog... Which isn't really about being in Taiwan but more about travelling to.

Couple of thoughts that went through my mind since I've arrived;

1. It's hot (I've been told that it's going to be cold, despite the weather forecasts)

2. Don't get run over by cars/bikes

3. Foodies!

4. I wish everyone just assume I can't speak Mandarin, so I won't have to embarrass myself first

5. How much is it in euros?

6. So cheap!

7. I wish I had a film crew

I'm now at my second night in Taipei and it still feels like I'm just on a holiday.

See you in the next vlog!

x J.

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VIDEO | Dutch design week 15

About a week ago I went to the Dutch Design Week. Each year product designers, photographers, artists showcase their work at this event. The event is held throughout Eindhoven, a city known for technology and creativity, a week long. You can follow workshops and listen to lectures for all things design and future trends. I like to see other people's work and get inspired by it and just be around people who appreciate it as well. I was quite surprised seeing so many people strolling around. It made me also aware of how much I actually miss studying Industrial Design. 

Out of everything I've seen (Unfortunately I didn't get to see everything because of lack of time) my favourite product must be the 3D to 2D foldable chair by Jong Ha Choi a graduate of the Design Academy Eindhoven. It's so simple yet so brilliant. I didn't get to film the folding process but by folding the chair you can basically put the chair like a 2D picture on the wall. This means more chairs in smaller spaces. This boy is going places.

At an industrial building I found 'Shylights' by Studio Drift. It's probably the most amazing thing I've ever seen with my eyes. After seeing this video about Shylights, it made me love it even more. It almost brought me to tears when the lamp unfolded, no joke. I could seriously watch it over and over again. Like seriously every piece they make is a piece of art and has a story to tell.

I'm so bummed out I didn't get to see more stuff, it is also almost a 2 hour ride with the train so it's not that I can go and take off to Eindhoven. Next year I definitely have to plan 2 days for the event!



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HOW TO | Homemade Feel Good Tea!

At this time of the year where transition between the warm and cold weather is quite significant, especially in the Netherlands, it's quite easy to fall ill. Like having a cold, the flu or maybe you just feel less energized because of the cold and gloomy weather. Luckily for me, I've passed the cold a few weeks earlier and that's mainly because of this homemade tea!

I've learned to make this tea from my brother. I really don't know where he got it from or maybe he came up with the idea himself, but I thought I'd share this "Feelgood" tea with you guys! Because sharing is caring and it really helps me get through the colder days. 

The spices that are used for this tea are mint leaves, ginger, cinnamon, lime and honey.
I really like the combination of these spices and they're all beneficial for your health or if you feel ill! Mint leaves is good for your digestion and contains antioxidants as well.

Ginger helps clearing your sinuses if you have a cold and can give help you from nausea.

Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants as well and may cut the risk of heart diseases amongst other health benefits.

What do you think of this recipe?
What is your remedy to endure the cold weather?

x J.

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VIDEO | What's in my backpack?

Yass another video for you guys. I'm on a roll! Today's video is a "What's in my backpack?" video. I've wanted to do this for a while but never really gotten into it. I hope you like the vid since it's a bit different than the usual but I like to be a bit unusual :). 

I've been searching for a nice backpack to replace my Fjallraven kanken one for some variety in my outfits. So it was such a coincidence when people from Marington asked me to do a productreview on one of the many bags they're selling. I came across this suede light grey backpack from MiPac and it's exactly what I was searching for! I was looking for a backpack to carry my stuff if I want to go work on my blog or some project elsewhere. One that I can wear without feeling like a highschool teenager (I'm referring to the times when I went to highschool myself, not to the kids nowadays looking much older than they are). This model is quite simple which I like and the light grey color makes any outfit look more clean. The suede material differentiate the backpack from other backpacks and makes it more expensive looking.

The only thing is that I like wearing backpacks that look like they've been worn for several years or that they've been through a firestorm. And this backpack is still a little bit stiff, so I need to break it in. I've been wearing this bag for several days now and so far it's getting less stiff which I'm happy about. I'll be showing you how I style this backpack in a future post soon!

Comments below on what you think of this video.

 Do you like this backpack?

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X J.

VIDEO | Who says you can't drink with a lipstick on?

So a while back I got the news that VitaCoco is looking for a fashion reporter at the AmsterdamFashionWeek backstage. All you got to do is show why you'd be the one with #Vitacocofashion. Now I really didn't have a clue on how to convince them, so I made a little 'Get ready with me' video. Hope it's enough to convince them.. Fingers crossed!

Products I'm using:
- Faceshop's chia seed moisturizer
- Rituals face sun cream
- Missha bbcream
- Nars blush in orgasm
- Urban Decay's 1st Naked palette
- Catrice tinted brow gel
- Rimmel eyeliner
- YSL lipstick

 J.


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Most Worn Summer Things 2013 | Video

I already filmed the 'I heart summer tag' but you know me well enough now to establish that I can't just pick one thing I've been loving throughout summer - I'm a greedy guts. So I thought filming the 'most worn summer things' would be a nice little addition.

As always, links are below in-case you don't like the sound of my voice ;)

This afternoon I'm off to watch Madness with Daniel and my family - I am TOO excited. I was brought up with Madness always playing in the house so I'm really looking forward it and the sun has his hat on too, yippee!!

Happy Sunday my lovelies - hope you all have a great day.

Much love, xxx

Most Worn... 
Nail Polish: Barry M Gelly Nail Varnish in Blueberry & in Lilac -http://rstyle.me/~Oimf
Hair Product: Batiste Dry Shampoo - http://rstyle.me/n/bwnwjsh6w
Bag: Vintage faux crocodile print bag from COW Vintage -http://wearecow.com/
Shoes: Emu Australia Sandals - http://tinyurl.com/pmf8om4
Clothing: Mina UK Clothing Dress - http://tinyurl.com/q6ul45s
Accessory: Topshop Fedora - http://rstyle.me/n/bwnw2sh6w
Temporary Secretary Daisy Earrings - http://tinyurl.com/36ngndg
Blusher: NARS Desire - http://rstyle.me/n/buyjvsh6w
Lip Product: Revlon lip butter in Tutti Fruitti -http://tinyurl.com/c8jk56w
Mascara: Estee Lauder - http://tinyurl.com/nq2hsuq
Eye Shadow: Maybelline 24 hour colour tattoo -- rose gold -http://tinyurl.com/p2ds7tg
Perfume: Agent Provocateur - http://tinyurl.com/jvl22jq
Foundation: Illamasqua Skin Base - http://rstyle.me/n/bwnycsh6w


WHAT I'M WEARING:
Fedora -- Topshop - http://rstyle.me/n/bwnw2sh6w
Blouse - Scarlett Fashion - http://tinyurl.com/q9zwrmz

August Lookbook | Video

Hello my loves, hope all is well?

I thought I would try my hand at a 'lookbook' video - it's not my usual bag when it comes to YouTube, so I'd really love your feedback and (constructive) criticism on what you thought and whether you'd like this to be more of a regular occurrence on my channel? 
I've had an absolute nightmare with Windows Movie Maker lately, I tried 17 attempts at saving this bad boy without success so thought it might be best to bite the bullet and invest in something jazzier. I went for Corel VideoStudio and was surprised at how much more technical it was (it took me hours to put this video together haha), but it's certainly got the potential for me to gradually improve the standard of my editing, which is exciting. 

I think I'll make these a more regular thing on my YouTube going forward and I can't wait to save a few pennies to go shopping for an Autumn/Winter lookbook! I've always wanted to visit the london shopping centre - it looks amazing with designer and high street labels giving up to 70% off items..who's coming with me?!

Here are the links to what I wore in the 5 different looks, sorry some of the bits aren't available online anymore, but I've tried to link what I can!

WHAT I'M WEARING: 

Look 1

Mom Jeans: Ark Clothing - http://tinyurl.com/obcsz8j

Crop Top: Ark Clothing - http://tinyurl.com/p87sy8b

Shoes: Topshop (similar here - http://rstyle.me/n/bt9n5sh6w)

Look 2

Dungarees: American Apparel - http://tinyurl.com/mxoyaxf

Top: H&M - http://tinyurl.com/qgacu3n

Brogues: ASOS - http://rstyle.me/~H9Gi

Bag: Scarlett Fashion - http://tinyurl.com/pouy54v

Hat: Topshop

Look 3

Jumper: Factorie - http://tinyurl.com/odgj2a4

Skirt: ASOS - http://rstyle.me/~Javc

Belt: ASOS

Bag: DSUK from LYDC - http://tinyurl.com/q7ajqfh

Fedora: Topshop - http://rstyle.me/n/bbndash6w

Necklace: Kirsteen Stewart - http://tinyurl.com/q3crs8x 

Look 4

Maxi Dress: MeeMee.com - http://tinyurl.com/os8alja

Belt: Vintage

Fedora: Topshop - http://rstyle.me/n/bbndash6w

Look 5

Denim Jacket: Urban Outfitters - http://rstyle.me/n/beeeush6w

Playsuit: Vintage

Backpack: Urban Outfitters - http://tinyurl.com/o8xahvu

Monthly Favourites - August 2013 | Video

Hi Loves,

Today is a monthly favourites day, in good old video form. You can expect an outburst of love for various facial cleansers and some random bits and bobs thrown in at the end. I’ve listed the products below the video, just in-case you don’t really fancy watching it :)

I’m feeling in a real grump today. I spent bloomin’ ages editing another video yesterday and my crappy laptop has decided that it won’t let me convert it to a video ready for uploading – so I’m going to have re-edit it all over again hmpf. If my laptop isn't careful it could find itself involved in a work injury claim and leaving me with no choice but to purchase a Mac...wouldn't that be a shame? BUT, on the bright side it is Wednesday today, which means we are halfway through the working week and it won’t be long until the weekend!

If you watch the video, do let me know if you’ve tried out any of the products and what you thought of them. Or alternatively if there’s something new you’ve discovered from it I’d love to know :)

PRODUCTS MENTIONED:

Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil

Etat Pur Cleansing Water

Apivita 3 in 1 Cleansing Milk

Dr. Sebagh Deep Exfoliating Mask

Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation (SB04)

Tunnocks Caramel Wafer

Cod Liver Oil Tablets

WHAT I'M WEARING:

Polka Dot Playsuit: Vintage

Denim Jacket: Urban Outfitters

My Daily Make-Up Routine #2 | Video

What I'm Wearing: TOP: Urban Outfitters. NECKLACE: Kirsteen Stewart

Hello my lovelies. I thought it was about time I filmed an updated daily make-up routine for my YouTube channel. Let me tell you there is nothing more daunting than posting your naked face on the internet, especially when you feel super self conscious about parts of it. But, we are all friends (I hope) and I get asked on a regular basis what I do or what products I use so what better way than show you from scratch. Also - we all have to get over our fears at some point huh? I know there will probably be a few nasties but I always feel lucky to have the lovely people that are so positive and caring, so thank you for being fabulous! I've listed all the products I've used below, so if you don't fancy watching the video you don't have to! 

I hope you enjoy it. Much love, xxx

PRODUCTS USED:

Bobbi Brown Hydrating Eye Cream: http://rstyle.me/n/bn2p2sh6w
Witch Anti-Blemish Primer: http://tinyurl.com/ojdfc4h
Bobbi Brown Corrector: http://rstyle.me/n/bn2qbsh6w
Real Techniques Deluxe Crease Brush: http://tinyurl.com/cbqjftu
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation SB04:http://rstyle.me/n/bn2qhsh6w
Dior Light Foundation Brush - Backstage Brushes:http://tinyurl.com/prvy8vd
Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Light:http://tinyurl.com/orfbq3u
Real Techniques Expert Face Brush: http://tinyurl.com/psjn4gl
MAC Studio Fix Powder NC20: http://tinyurl.com/oqxcsth
Real Techniques Powder Brush: http://tinyurl.com/cnqzs3o
MAC Soft & Gentle: http://tinyurl.com/aczpr3e
Real Techniques Contour Brush: http://tinyurl.com/crgdg3n
Clinique Smoldering Plum Blush: http://tinyurl.com/bnerq9p
Real Techniques Blush Brush: http://tinyurl.com/o7ts987
HD Brows - Vamp
Real Techniques Angled Eyebrow Brush: http://tinyurl.com/cbqjftu
Art Deco EyeShadow Primer: http://tinyurl.com/q4338o4
Urban Decay Oz Great & Powerful White Shade - Limited Edition 
Real Techniques Base Shadow Brush: http://tinyurl.com/cbqjftu
MAC Woodwinked: http://tinyurl.com/nn7zeyz
Real Techniques Accent Brush: http://tinyurl.com/cbqjftu
MAC Vanilla Pigment: http://tinyurl.com/86sbvwu
Sigma Precision Round - P82 Brush: http://tinyurl.com/cdezrmm
Maybelline White Eyeliner
Illamasqua Precision Ink Eyeliner - Black:http://rstyle.me/n/bn2qysh6w
Eyelash Curlers - The Vintage Cosmetics Company:http://tinyurl.com/cr6pha2
No.7 Intense Volume Mascara: http://tinyurl.com/oc4pbfd
Avon Liptstick - Flirt

Collective Haul ft. Topshop, American Apparel & More! | Video

I always prefer doing my ‘hauls’ in a video rather than a full blog post. It’s so much quicker but also I think seeing items in motion means you can get more of a feel for what they actually look like, if that makes sense?

So, today’s video is a collective haul full of beauty products, makeup, clothes and some rather spiffing moomin pyjamas!

I’m going to try my best to keep to a schedule of posting one video per week, filming on a Thursday and posting on a Friday. Do let me know if you have any requests for this week’s video, at the moment I’m thinking a simple monthly favourites?

I Heart Summer | TAG!

I know, I know I’ve been absent from YouTube for a good few months now. At the beginning I was really busy with the house move and settling in, but then it got to the point where I hadn’t filmed for so long I almost became scared of it! But last night I decided to bite the bullet and get my film on. Starting with the I heart Summer TAG – which the beautiful Helena from Edge of Beauty tagged me in.

I always love filming and watching tags, it’s a great way to get to know people a little better. So, I hope you liked it and if you have any video requests do let me know – I’m really hoping to film a lot more frequently now!

Happy Friday lovelies xxx 

Spring Haul! | Primark, Estée Lauder & More!

I’ve been absent from my YouTube account for the past month - I find myself falling in and out of love with it and to be honest I think I’d love it a whole lot more if I had some decent software or a new laptop to edit from. I’m sure other ‘YouTubers’ will agree that editing a video is a time consuming and hard going process; to get your video not looking a complete shambles it takes some care and attention and some of my videos can take a couple of hours (including filming).

Nonetheless I am back and this time it’s with a Spring haul! I’ve picked up a few items of clothing and make up bits and bobs over the past month or so and of course, I want to share it with you lovely lot...

Hope you enjoyed watching :) Have you picked up any bits and bobs for spring?

The Sister Tag!

I've never had anyone in my video's before - so I was very excited to film this one...you can probably tell from me practically bursting with joy haha. 
Any way - I have a sister, she is awesome and I thought it would be quite fun to film the Sister TAG! 

I hope you all enjoy it - and here's the questions we answered..

How old are you both?

Describe each other in one word?

Do people ever get you mixed up?

What is something that annoys you about one another?

Do you ever argue?

Whats the best thing about one another?

Fave memory together?

Full sisters/half/step?

Guess each others fave singer?

Who takes longer to get ready

Heels or flats?


Pants or dresses?


Favorite animal?


If your house was burning down, and your entire family was sure to be okay, what would you save and why?

Comedy, horror, or chick-flick?

Blackberry or iPhone?


Favorite movie?

What is something weird that you eat?

Do you guys have anything matching?

What's your favorite TV show?

And we TAG everyone that want's to take part :D 

Beauty Products I Can't Live Without!

This has to be one of my absolute favourite videos I’ve filmed. Picking out and selecting my beauty products I couldn’t live out was harder than I imagined. It turns out I’m probably a bit higher maintenance than I thought! I could’ve had double the products in there, but I tried my hardest to strip it back to basics and my day to day necessities. There’s a mixture of high to low end beauty bits so there is definitely something for everyone.

If any of your staples are the same as mine I’d love to know – and alternatively if there is anything you’ve spotted in the video that you’re thinking you’d like to try I’d love to know that too. It’s always lovely to hear when someone goes with a recommendation and sees results :)

I hope you all had a lovely weekend? My plans changed last minute and I ended up going to my nanny’s on the Friday night and stayed right through until Sunday evening. I really love spending time with her and we had a jolly time shopping, eating lots of food and watching a film at the cinema – a song for Marion, I’m warning you now if you’re a bit of a crier at films, TAKE TISSUES. I was literally in hysterics and was trying to conceal my blubbing by eating massive handfuls of popcorn. It was such a lovely film though so definitely worth a watch.

I also took a few snaps in my Nan’s garden for an outfit post coming up soon, so keep your eyes peeled for a change of scenery! Ooh Err, I know how to treat you don't I? ;)

Have a great weeks ladies (& gents) :) 

50 Random Facts About Me TAG! | Video

I’ve loved catching up on YouTube videos since I’ve been home, and my absolute favourite had to be the ’50 Random Facts About Me TAG’ that’s been floating around. As always, Esteé from EssieButton had me in stitches watching hers and I just couldn’t not give it a whirl.

I tend to be a bit more reserved regarding bits and bobs about me personally, but I thought it might be quite nice to share some of my oddities with you lovely lot. I know I love these sort of things, just because you feel like you get to know the person behind the beauty talk & posey fashion shots a little bit more :). I feel like I’ve made some really lovely friends through this whole blogging world, and I would love some of you to take part so I can get to know you all better too! I've tagged two fellow bloggers I know have YouTube channels :) Zoe of Zoenewlove and Charlotte from Lilmisschickas

It was quite tricky thinking of 50 facts though, I think I went a bit too far with the whole boxer shorts thing….no? ;) 

My Australia Haul | Zara, Topshop, The Body Shop & more!

I thought you lovely lot might want to see the bits I picked up :) the majority of it is clothes, but there are a few beauty products thrown in there too. Whilst I was in Australia I thought it was appropriate to spend all my spending money on clothes. Apparently, when you're abroad it doesn't matter how much you spend. (Please Note: I am now on a spending ban for the rest of life).

I really enjoyed filming again - it felt like forever! As always - if you have any particular requests for video's please do let me know :)

I'm currently still in bed - and not really sure I'm going to do much else than that today. I'm being a proper lazy bum. Fantastic Mr. Fox and a cup of tea, thank you very much.

My Christmas Party Make Up Routine

Happy Sunday my lovelies! 
This weekend has been a rather fab one. Friday I received my Photography course results and passed with Distinction! I was so happy I definitely did a little dance at work. I worked my little tooshy off to get a good final project so I'm really happy that I managed to get the grade I did.
I also received my first feature in a local magazine about Wonderful You - a three page spread! I KNOW - I nearly died. I think I'll pop a little post up showing you guys, that's if you want to see it :)
Lastly - I went out on Friday night and used an old handbag that's been gathering dust over the past few months. It only had a bloomin' £10 note in it! (it's the small things, eh?)

Anyway - following on from my mum's birthday party a few weeks ago, I got a few questions on my make-up for the evening....

I thought I would film a little video on how I wore it that night. I've been in hiding from YouTube for a while. My skin has gone mental again so I've felt a bit self conscious, it's still not great but i've decided to just suck it up :)

Hope you enjoy and have all had a wonderful weekend!