Keep Calm! :)

Hey, guys!

This week has started out to be a reeeeaaallllyyy busy one for me. And it isn't gonna slow down for a while. :/ With life going on and with all the craziness that comes with it, I often have to remind myself to KEEP CALM! ;)

I love how there are so many versions of the Keep Calm slogan. And I've seen many of them on different blogs. I was looking through WeHeartIt, and found some that I liked. ;)

"All of our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them." - Walt Disney

"When you look at a cupcake, you've got to smile." - Anne Byrn

"Think what a better world it would be if we all, the whole world, had cookies and milk about three o'clock every afternoon and then lay down on our blankets for a nap." - Barbara Jordan

For when we freak out over midterms and finals. ;)

Haha, sorry, HUGE Harry Potter fan over here. ;)

I have this dream that maybe someday I can go to London, live there, and study patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu. *Sigh*

But who knows, right? Anything is possible. :D

"Make sure love is always part of the plan."

Haha, just kidding!

please and thank you! ;)

I just want to send a big hug and a big thank you to all my blogger friends! And thanks to all my new followers (who have helped me reach 929!!!) -- thank you for stopping by and clicking the "Join this site" button -- I really appreciate it! I will definitely make it a point to find some time in the next few days to blog hop and visit everyone's blogs, and of course make more interesting posts for you guys! :D

Have a great rest of the week! :)

***images from www.weheartit.com***

Harry Potter Tattoos

Hey, guys! :)

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 came out exactly one week ago. So, in celebration of Harry Potter's awesomeness, let's take a look at these amazing Harry Potter tattoos (courtesy of www.bellasugar.com).

I am a huge fan, but I don't know if my love for Harry Potter would ever give me the courage to do what these uber-fans did. Check out the article over at www.bellasugar.com to read the stories behind these tattoos. :)

Cute, right?

This is cute too. :)

Dark Marks -- wow. :O

Um, wow!

Okay, that's dedication right there!

Hold on, hold on... there's more...

How about having Harry's face on your arm?

Or Bellatrix's?

What about Snape's face?

Voldemort's face, anyone?

I think having Voldie's face on your arm forever is complete and utter dedication to the series.

I mean, come on, right?

What do you think of these Harry Potter tattoos? Any favorites?

Just a quick reminder, my Perricone giveaway is open until Saturday, July 23rd. There's still time to enter! :D

Harry Potter... IT ALL ENDS. Give me more Kleenex!

Happy Friday!

So yup, after months of waiting, the day has finally come... it truly is the end of an era. *Sigh*

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 has already earned $126 million -- it hasn't even been in theatres for a full 24 hours... simply phenomenal. Okay, I should warn you guys, I'm probably gonna be gushing about Harry Potter for the remainder of this post. ;)

All the actors in this movie did a brilliant job (well, maybe Bonnie Wright could've done a better job at the bridge scene and the "19 years later" scene, but it's okay, I still loved the movie!).

Daniel Radcliffe did an amazing job. I am convinced that he is really Harry Potter, I mean who else would Harry Potter be besides Daniel Radcliffe, right? Haha, I hope that made sense.

"How dare you stand where he stood. Tell them what happened that night. Tell them how you looked him in the eye. A man who trusted you, and killed him!"

Rupert Grint... he's always been my favorite!!!

He can make you laugh and cry at the same time.

Emma Watson... the girl can do no wrong. One of her scenes made me tear up... I'm not gonna say which one though. ;)

And of course, the Ron and Hermione kiss! Some people say it wasn't good enough, but hey, we waited ten long years for that, so I am not complaining... now if only Rupert and Emma can be a real-life couple, haha. ;)

Matthew Lewis - I know the web has been all abuzz with how dashing our dear Neville Longbottom is in real life... come on, have you seen his recent red carpet photos?

I love how Neville shined in his own way in this movie. Yay, Neville! :D

Voldie, Voldie, Voldie... greatest villain of all time! Ralph Fiennes, you are amazing!

Snaaaaaape, I always knew you were good!

The flashbacks that explained Snape's background were a bit hurried, and it's probably confusing to those who haven't read the book, but I think they did it the best way they could. Alan Rickman is absolutely brilliant, I wonder why he's never been nominated for an Oscar...

Professor McGonagall!!! I love her.

"Potter, it's good to see you."

Fred and George -- my favorite twins ever!

Tom Felton... I love how well he portrayed Draco - Tom can make you hate him in one scene, and pity him in another.

Not gonna lie, it's not the same without Crabbe...

(No offense to the new guy, though... he was a good replacement.)

Our favorite witch and wizards. :)

I really hope they have more movies to come after Harry Potter. These three can totally be the next Colin Firth and Hugh Grant and Kate Winslet. ;)

Ten years, wow, ten years... what am I supposed to do now? No more Harry Potter books or movies to look forward to. :(

I was only 11 years old when this started, I honestly feel like I grew up with them... well, I did in a way. :)

Anyway, the movie... It's the kind of movie that will make you feel excited, make you cheer, make you laugh and cry, make you feel nostalgic, make you sad, make you feel happy -- it will probably evoke every kind of emotion there is. It was fast-paced, action-packed, and you can tell everyone involved in it did their best to give us the best ending possible - an ending that gives justice to this epic saga. I wish they added more dialogue to the "19 years later" though, but I understand it's a long book - and despite that, I still think they did an amazing amazing job with the movie. It's a beautiful ending to a beautiful story. And yet I still can't believe it's over!!!

Excuse me while I get some more Kleenex...

Do you need to dry your tears too? Well then, let's watch this funny video! :)

Robert Pattinson -- American? Whaaat?! Haha.

I think it will be easy for Tom Felton to get American roles, how excellent is his American accent? Rupert's expression when he asked if the Chips Ahoy were really chewy is priceless!

Have you seen Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2? Thoughts? (without spoiling anything though, haha) ;)

***images from Google, video from Youtube***

*P.S. My Perricone giveaway is open until July 23rd! :D*

I love Harry Potter! :D

Happy Friday!!! :D

If you've read a lot of my older posts, you probably remember me telling you guys countless times how much I love Harry Potter. Haha, and here I am again with yet another Harry Potter post. ;)

What do you guys think of Pottermore?

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The last movie is almost here -- there are posters everywhere! And I can't get enough of these two trailers! ;)

I have goosebumps and I'm teary-eyed.

I think I'm seriously gonna cry! Haha. ;P

Harry Potter fans -- Are you guys excited???!!! :D

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Here are the links to my previous posts:

Wedding Hairstyles

Pink Lips and Cheeks

This weekend will be a busy one as I will be attending IMATS! :)

How will you be spending your weekend?

I hope you guys have a fantastic one! :D

New Harry Potter photos! :D

Happy Friday, everyone! :D

Just a quick post for today... have you guys seen photos of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Epilogue?! So cool, I am so excited! :D

I still have one more final to go, but next week I'm free! :D

Have a fabulous weekend! :)

***images from Google***

Movie trailers + HP deleted scenes + Tag + Links

TGIF! :D

Yay for the weekend! Any fun plans?

I just watched some new movie trailers, and I just wanted to share with you guys the movies I really want to see. :)

1. Water for Elephants - It looks amazing! I started reading the book, but sadly, I have yet to finish it, I only got to about one-fourth. I hope I can find the time to finish reading it before the movie comes out.

2. The Hangover: Part 2 - Yes, it's the same old story, but I can't wait! And, how amazing is it that we get to see Thailand?! :D

3. Scream 4 - Aaaahhhh, I never thought this day would come! I grew up watching the first three Scream movies (and other movies that came out at around the same time - Idle Hands, anyone?) with my sister - I definitely want to see this! :)

4. Monte Carlo - I am not a Selena Gomez fan, but I really do want to see this because it seems like a fun movie to watch, either with my sisters or with my friends. Leighton Meester and Katie Cassidy are hilarious! And the movie takes place in Paris and Monte Carlo - beautiful! :D

5. Arthur - This one actually comes out today... I couldn't stop laughing all throughout the trailer! I read on People that it's just not the same as the original one, but based on the trailer, I think it's worth the watch if you're just looking for a fun movie that will make you laugh.

There are a lot more other movies I want to see... maybe a different post?
Which of these movies do you want to see?

I was trying to see if they have a new trailer for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, but they don't... BUT, I did find deleted scenes from Part 1. :D

I wish they found a way to squeeze these scenes into the movie. :/

But it's okay, it's fun just watching them. :)

I was also tagged by Dizzy to answer some questions about lipstick:

1) When you were a child, did you use your mother's lipsticks?

- Yes, I did! And not just my mom's... I also used my older sister's lipsticks. I don't know if I ever told her about this, but whenever she was out, I would volunteer to clean up around her room so I can spend the whole day there, watching on her TV... and using her lipsticks! Hahaha! Now, I'm busted... ;)

2) How old were you when you bought your first lipstick?

-  I've had lipsticks since I was like 11 years old, but I never really used them and they were given to me by my grandma, my mom, and my sister. Believe it or not, I just bought my very own lipstick about six months ago. So, the answer is 20 years old. ;)

3) Pink or red lipstick?

- Hmmmm, I love pink lip gloss for everyday, but I really do love my red lipstick. Can I pick both? :)

4) The most expensive lipstick you have ever bought?

- Oh, not that expensive... I think it was $9?

5) And the cheapest?

- $1.29! :D

6) What's the most bizarre thing you have ever done with a lipstick?

- When I was a high school senior, we used red lipstick to write 2009 on our faces. Probably not that bizarre, but those were definitely fun times!

7) If you had to recommend a lipstick, which brand would you recommend and why?

- I haven't really used a lot of lipsticks to actually know which brands are good to recommend. I guess for starters, NYC is a great brand - very affordable and tons of colors to choose from. Revlon is also really good. :D

I tag anyone who wants to participate! :D

I also reviewed two Almay products this past week, click the links below to see them. :D

Almay Smart Shade Anti-Aging Concealer Review

Almay Wake Up Hydrating Makeup Review

I wish you all a peaceful and restful weekend! :)

I gave in...

How can you say no to this little guy?

So, yup, I gave in to Twitter.

A lot of my blogger friends have had Twitter accounts for a while, and some have recently made one (Marie@AllThingsMarie and Carrie@ReadMyLifeAsCarrie), so I decided "Why not?" :D

Do you have a Twitter account? Leave your link in a comment, and I'll be sure to follow you. :)

Here is a link to my Twitter account.

Let's take our blog friendship to the next level! ;P

If you want to see the new movie poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, please click here. Seriously, the poster gives me goosebumps, and it makes me really excited and sad at the same time. It really is the end of an era. :/

(Haha, as you can tell, I'm a huge fan!) ;)

I'll be spending the afternoon visiting your blogs as my being sick and school work have prevented me from doing my daily rounds. Regular posts coming back soon! :D

HARRY POTTER! :D

Have you seen the new poster for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2?

I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!

But, sad at the same time!

In the meantime, we have the DVD for Part 1 to look forward to -- it comes out in April. :D

Rainy Saturday -- jumbled post. :)

Happy Saturday, everyone!

It's been a rainy couple of days for us here in LA, but I am kind of liking it since we rarely get days like this. Perfect weather for just staying in, with a cup of hot chocolate, and DVDs with family and friends. Click the link below to read an article featuring Christmas movies (for people who usually hate them). :D

http://www.collegecrunch.org/feature/10-christmas-movies-for-people-who-usually-hate-christmas-movies/

Thanks to Florine for giving me this link! :)

On my last post, we talked about Hollywood break-ups, but one couple recently got engaged! Tony Romo and Candice Crawford. Yeah, who knew, right?

It's happy news for the couple, but I think it's kinda sad for Jessica Simpson. 24-year old Candice Crawford got the ring Jessica has wanted from Tony for a long time. Sad. I really hope her pending marriage to Eric Johnson works out.

I also found out that Candice is the younger sister of Chace Crawford. Tony Romo and Chace both dated Carrie Underwood. Tony and his future brother-in-law have a common ex-girlfriend. Weird, huh?

Moving on, have you seen the Kardashian-Jenner (and Odom and Disick?) Christmas 2010 card?

Here it is:

Thoughts? Opinions?

*images from Google*

This post is really jumbled... haha. ;)

I know all the Harry Potter hype has died down since it's been a month since the first part of the last two movies came out. Yeah, even I stopped talking about Harry Potter. But here I am again, sharing red carpet photos of the Harry Potter stars from the beginning 'til last month. :D

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's (Philosopher's) Stone:

London

New York

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets:

London


New York

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban:

New York


London

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire:

London


New York

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix:


London

Hollywood

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince:

London

New York

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1:


London


New York

*images from http://www.usmagazine.com/*

I love how Emma Watson's style has changed over the years. :)

I wish everyone a happy weekend!

Thanks for dropping by! To my new followers, welcome and thanks - I will be sure to follow you back! :D

One more final, and blog world, I am all yours! ;)