Notice the Lotus: Target 2016

The one place where you can have an explicit list but leave with a bit more than you had hoped for.....Target. I know all my Target lovers out there are guilty for that, but in your defense, Target has everything anyone needs and then some! I am happy to proclaim that Target has added more to your must-need list for the New Year!

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How to Get Rid of Dark Circles

Is it me, or am I the only one that feels that 24 hours is just not enough time in the day. Whether you are a student up late (studying I hope), a young professional working crazy hours to break into an industry or a mother juggling a hectic schedule...sleep becomes a short experience within that 1440 minutes time frame.

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Holiday Gift Guide

Shopping for holiday gifts shouldn't feel like a chore.  When shopping for my loved ones, I typically shop for things that I would love to receive while keeping their taste in mind.

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VIVA LA JUICY Gold Couture

When creating an outfit for the day, adding that finishing touch that is personal and memorable lies in my signature fragrance. 

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Natural Curly Hair Tips

 It's the one thing that everyone remembers me by....my hair.  I feel that some days my hair likes to work against me and on special occasions, it will look divine when I have nowhere to go.

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Fall Natural Skincare

My skin is just like my crazy curly hair....it has its own thing going on and is quite difficult to tame at times...especially with the cold shift in weather.

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PopSugar Must Have August 2014 Box

Surprise, love and enjoy. Those three words summed up my excitement when I received my gifted box from PopSugar a couple of days ago.

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Ulta Review & Philosophy Skin Care Products

 Coffee Run outfit -- Jeans: Levis -- Shoes: Forever21 -- Sweater: Vintage -- Blazer: Consignment --Headband: Gift -- Necklace: Gift--

 I swear I love these new shoes :) My outfit for Wine Affairs

 Inside San Jose Ulta

Want to get rid of acne marks or have glowing skin...Oxygen Peel is the product for you!

My free gifts

My current perfume by Philosophy (smells AMAZING!!!!) Chanel perfume, Victoria Secret perfume and Calvin Klein perfume

My Face Cleanser and my face exfoliator

Body Wash and Lotion

So I went to Ulta for the first time today....HEAVENNNN!!!! :) The staff was super sweet, informative and helped me find the best product that matched my needs.  I ended up purchasing the Oxygen Peel by Philosophy since my skin has been spazzing out lately...I think it was due to stress....BUT! I went with the brand Philosophy because majority of my skin products are by them and I am EXTREMELY picky when it comes to facial products and Philosophy is great for all skin types. I have been splurging on face and hair products because I feel when you get great quality products, you get great results which is worth spending the extra buckeroos. But anywhoooo, I will be posting up a video review hopefully at the end of next week depending how long the results take :)

Off to the gym! Have a good evening!!!

xoxo

RIO

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San Francisco to San Jose

San Francisco at 6:45 am before my shoot 

Juicy Couture Flats and Romeo and Juliet Couture Blazer

Moroccan Hair Oil (Hallelujah!!!) 12 Benefits Hair Treatment and Philosophy Facial Cleanser

For the past month, I have not been in the same city for more then four days and have been running around like a chicken with its head cut off.  So on Friday, I had some down time and treated myself to some cute flats by Juicy Couture and a new blazer by Romeo and Juliet Couture....like I didn't have enough black blazers in the first place :P The three products below (Moroccan Oil, 12 Benefits and Philosophy) are products that my mother so nicely treated me too that work like magic!!! They are quite a bit pricey for me to purchase on a regular basis, but the products are worth it especially the moroccan oil which smells oh so delicious!!! Any who, I did some major cleaning in my closet this week and it is time for some serious shopping!!! So keep your eye out for a haul and also keep your eye out for some new photos from my photo-shoot that I did last Saturday in San Francisco. Have a good night lovely readers, time for that good ole homework!!!

xoxo

RIO

Reviews

1. Covergirl Review

 2. Nine West Review

 3. First day of school look

 4. Caltrain

 5. Zebra Girl

6. San Jose Sunset

This is blog 100 yay!!!  I know it has been five days since my last post, so I am going to give you some reviews and updates!!!  

Photo #1 -- As you can see, I am not smiling in the photo....I accidently had the Covergirl waterproof mascara...great!!! I never use waterproof, and using this particular mascara, I see why.  Not only did I not like the way how my eyelashes looked, it took me literally forever to get all the mascara off. 

Photo #2 -- MY SHOES ARE HERE!!!! I got these bad boys for Christmas.  I love them love them love them!!! Great customer service, great quality!!!

Photo #3 -- First day of school look -- Scarf: Christmas gift -- Trench Coat -- Shirt: Forever21 -- Jeans: Forever21 -- Shoes: Forever21 -- Makeup: Natural

Photo #4 -- Headed back home on Caltrain, that shot was in San Mateo

Photo #5 -- Zebra Girl -- Make-up: Natural

Photo #6 -- My San Jose Sunset :)

Update -- So I started my first week of school and it went amazing!!! All of my classes are hands on, so I have a great feeling that it is going to be a great semester! Twenty-one units, an internship and two jobs....it's grind time!!! Have a great weekend everyone!

xoxo

RIO 

Better Late Then Never

1. H&M Navy Blue Button Up -- 2. Leather Black Vest -- 3. Old Navey Red Sweater -- 4. Old Navy Lime Green Sweater

1. $50 Starbucks Card, Two Starbucks Containers, Two Starbucks Via, Dark Chocolate Cookies & Hot Chocolate sticks (one is missing in my tummy :D) -- 2.Loreal & Maybeline Mascaras, Hair Ties, Loreal Hair Products, O.P.I. Nail polish & $40 Nine West Card -- 3. Ipod Speaker, Orange Hair Scarf, Guess Black Gloves and Hat, Body Shop Body Butter and Shower Gel -- 4. E.L.F. Lipgloss

1. Express Brown Faux Fur Coat -- 2. Old Navy Green Top -- 3. ACDC T-shirt -- 4. INC Dress 

1. Sanrio Hello Kitty Jewelry Box and Ring (From my love) -- 2. Cheetah INC Scarf, Black Guess Scarf, Magenta Scarf, Purple and Silver Scarf -- 3. Black Jeggings, 3 pairs of jeans ( one is not photo because I'm wearing them hehe) 4. Pomegranate Diffuser 

Here's the majority of my Christmas gifts. I have some purses that aren't posted, gift cards and shoes that are on the way :) Sorry that some of the shots aren't so great or kind of fuzzy. But hope you enjoy!!!

xoxo

RIO

O.P.I. Nails

Good grief, I give up lol I will post all my Christmas gifts in a few days, might as well :P 

Here's another gift that I received from my family, my favorite brand of nail polish O.P.I ! If you want a great nail polish, this is the one!

Colors: Black Shatter and Short's Story

xoxo

RIO

A New Year & My 1st DIY

My complete New Year's Eve outfit

NYE Make-Up: Almay: Liquid black liner -- Clinque: Purple eyeshadow (palette) -- Lipgloss: E.L.F. (fantasy) -- Bronzer: Clinque -- Loose Mineral Powder: Bare Escentuals  

Here's was the final piece to my outfit. Fringed shirt that is sheer on the top :)

DIY

So my grandmother was going to get rid of this shirt until I stopped her :)  I saved this shirt because I loved the collar and the cut.  I can dress it up or dress it down. 

Here is the before...

Here is the after!!!  

I cut about 12 inches off the sleeve, hemmed the cut off sleeve and turned them into a cuff.

And there you go! My New Year's was oh so relaxing.  Went out to hear my dad d.j. had some drinks, went on a cake hunt with my mom....mission failed lol and then I rang in the New Year at home and received my New Year's kiss via skype from my love.  I'm off to an amazing start!!! New job which is a jump start into my career :D new gigs, new music, new wardrobe, new class schedule and a new attitude! Hopefully you had a wonderful and safe New Year and I wish nothing for the best for you! Have a lovely day!!!

xoxo

RIO

Life in a suitcase

Look: Jeans: Dark Gray Forever21-- Shoes: Steve Madden -- Shirt: Black Tank -- Sweater: Dark Gray

Make-up: Purple Shadow, Bare Mineral Loose Powder & Clinque Mascara

Short post! :) So I'm still living out of my suitcase even though I'm back home in San Jose....as you can tell,  I'm lazy when it comes to packing and unpacking :P  But anyways, I started my new job this week and it went AMAZING! I get to dress up in pretty pieces, be hands on and work in a great environment with wonderful people.  Here are some photos from this week, the first and last photo are from today. I seriously can't wait for Christmas ahhhhhh!!!! I hope you all are doing great!!!! MWAH!

xoxo

RIO

Triples

Monday I had a tummy ache, Tuesday I had the sniffles and a sore throat, today I had the worst migraine, but Thursday will be splendid because I say so...and because Jessica is spending the night whoopeeeee!!! First photos is what I wore on Tuesday, I got a lot of comments from the guys versus ladies on my little booties which was surprising. Second photo is my new hello kitty make-up bag, new Clinique bronzer and new tube of lip-gloss by Hypnotiq.  Third photo, is my outfit for today....my sweater looks tan, but it is actually dark gray...the lighting just made it look that way hmmm. Last photo is my magnificent breakfast that I had on Monday...blueberry pancakes my favorite breakfast dish aside from crepes :) Hopefully all you beautiful people are having a lovely week and getting enough rest for finals that are right around the corner!!! Another post will be up this weekend so be back soon!!! MWAH!

xoxo

RIO

Buys and Books

Here are a few of the items I bought on Black Friday. I honestly could have slept in and gone in the daytime to buy most of the items I purchased,  but pulling an all nighter was thrilling :) I am obsessed with my sweaters...I'm wearing one right now hehe. But let me go into the face products. Ever since moving to the San Francisco area, my face has been EXTREMELY dry...I feel like a lizard, mind you I have oily skin, so having dry skin is a shock to me and frustrating because I now have to experiment with products.  I ended up buying this new face moisturizer and it works like a gem! Next is foundation.....I always was against foundation. This is my first time in my life wearing it since I always wore loose mineral powder.  But this brand is super light and doesn't clog my pores.  When I wear this foundation, I do not, I repeat, DO NOT put powder or anything else over it!!! I don't like the cakey look and I love looking natural as possible.  But using this foundation also helps my face to maintain the moisture and doesn't make me appear flaky like I have been :( Mascara now :) It was $4.99 and I always had good result with this brand so I had to get it! But done with the girly talk, school talk now! I am ALMOST DONE!!!! Just a few more projects and I can finally let loose for winter break!!! So heads up, if I don't blog as much, you know why, olive is keeping her head in the books! But got to go to class my dears!!! MWAH!

xoxo

RIO

Happy Halloweenie!

xoxo

RIO