Saturday, April 30, 2011

MARIAH AND NICK WELCOME "DEM BABIES!!!"


Finally, Mariah Carey's long awaited pregnancy is finally over!!! On April 30, Mariah Carey gave birth to a twins at 12:07PM EST!!! The girl named MONROE CANNON came out at 5 lbs 3 oz while the boy named MOROCCAN SCOTT CANNON came out to 5 lbs 6 oz through C-section. Everyone is doing fine, and how ironic for the babies to be born on Nick and Mariah's 3 year wedding anniversary!! I can't wait to see how they're twins look like, but congrats to both Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, as well as their families!!! :D





You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

FAST FIVE GETS 5 STARS!!!


Who would've ever thought that the Fast and Furious franchise would make it up to 5 movies?! They happened to do it again, combining flashy cars with a hot cast, but this one topped the cake in the locale destination of RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.


So the Fast and Furious cast doesn't necessarily have the greatest set of actors, yes I'm calling out Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, and especially Dwayne Johnson "The Rock." But what did make up for it, was the action impacted scenes along with the crazy stunts. Throughout the whole movie, I was on the edge of my seat because you have no idea what's going to play out next. Being in another country = no rules, so the gang is against some pretty tough competition, or are they?!


Overall, I highly recommend this movie. I mean you go to the movies to be entertained, not criticize acting right?! I love how intense this movie is, along with a great storyline. And what's best is that all the famous characters from previous movies of the Fast and Furious are in it as well along with new characters. It's already confirmed that a Fast and Furious 6 will be coming out soon as well.


This movie stars two upcoming females who are very beautiful. One, Elsa Pataky plays a police woman on Dwayne Johnson's team. Though she was wearing a police uniform almost the entire movie, her face is undeniably beautiful. She is a Spanish actress and got married to Chris Hemsworth in December 2010.



Another is Gal Gadot, one of the "team members" who drives insanely good! She is an Israeli actress and model, and got married to her boyfriend in 2008. Even though both of them are married, it's certain that they will be tearing up the American market very soon!!! Watch Out!!!




You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Friday, April 29, 2011

THE ROYAL WEDDING RECAP OF PRINCE WILLIAM AND PRINCESS KATE


Early morning at 1AM, live coverage of the Royal Wedding started by a few television stations. This whole week, news especially entertainment news focused on every aspect of William and Kate, and one of the weddings of the century. Though this day was important for the Royal Family, most notably Prince William, everyone was in anticipation to see his wife-to-be Kate Middleton.

KATE MIDDLETON ARRIVES: http://www.eonline.com/videos/v100052_royal-wedding:-kate-middleton.html


Kate's dress, the biggest subject leading up to this wedding is finally revealed! It was SARAH BURTON for ALEXANDER MCQUEEN-a stunning long sleeve lace ivory and satin gown with V-neckline and an eight foot long train along with a simple laced edge veil. Besides the lace detailing of the gown, it was somewhat similar to moviestar turned princess, GRACE KELLY. Both gowns had waist cinching bodices and voluminous skirts to show off their great figure, trains that were dramatic but not too long, and short veils. Kate took make-up lessons from Arabella Preston for a natural blend of pink cheeks and lips with soft smoky eyes she did herself.


PRINCE WILLIAM AND PRINCESS KATE SAY THEIR VOWS: http://www.eonline.com/videos/v100054_royal-wedding:-the-vows.html

Prince William Arthur Phillip Louis of Wales and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton are now regarded as the DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE.

INFAMOUS BALCONY KISS: http://www.eonline.com/videos/v101185_royal-wedding:-the-kiss.html They upstaged previous royal marriages by kissing twice!!!



Though many of us weren't invited, to have the opportunity to see such a special historical occasion take place is inspiring. To see true love in the form of a girl marrying her prince and becoming a princess is a fairytale come true. It shows that love is universal and speaks beyond so many languages. I wish Prince William and Princess Kate the best in their married life and duties together, may they support each other and find their own independent strength as well. I know the late Princess Diana approves of this marriage and will be with the married couple always...





You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Thursday, April 28, 2011

SKINCARE 411 :: TAKE CARE OF YOUR SKIN THE RIGHT WAY!!!

BEAUTY TRULY IS SKIN DEEP. Boy did I have a wake up call at Sephora the other day when I learned all the skincare products I have been using everyday, FOR YEARS, is BAD FOR MY SKIN!!! I got some suggestions from the skincare consultant there as well as a friend of mine who gave some helpful tips on how to get your BEST SKIN EVER!!!


Amy Lee, former co-worker and classmate, and now going to beauty school gives some great advice for skincare: "For cleanser, definitely go for one that doesn't have sodium laureth sulfate (strips water in skin and makes ur skin produce more oil). It should be oil based which gets rid of dirt and oil better, not oil free. It won't make your face oily bc it's too big of a molecule to penetrate into your skin. I think the ponds cold cream is good. And then for scrub, it should be tiny beads not harsh granules...so maybe Aveeno exfoliating scrub. Moisturizer is important because it forms a barrier and keep moisture (water) in your face."

Here are the products Amy recommends:

Scrub: Aveeno Daily Exfoliating Cleanser at Drugstores [$7.87]


Mask: Freeman Detoxifying Clay Facial Mask With Natural Antioxidants from Ulta [$3.99]
Cleanser: Ponds Cold Cream Cleanser at Drugstores[$7.29]



Clean and Clear Deep Action Clean Cleanser, a product I have been using for years I found out was actually bad for you! I loved how it prevented me from having any bad breakouts and how it made my face tingle after using it, but "the Clean and Clear is actually leaving a film on your face that keeps in bacteria and forms blackheads so ur just layering the product over that film."

Here are some essentials you should invest in for your daily skincare routine:

CLEANSER-Anything more of a natural base, the more ingredients, the worse! When looking at labels, make sure it doesn't have sodium laureth sulfate, is oil-based and NOT OIL FREE.



TONER-Alcohol free toner will remove the excess cleanser.



SERUM [most effective in 10%]-AHA=Alpha Hydroxy Acid, that dissolves dead skin cells on face, revealing healthier skin and making pores look smaller. Use after cleaning and toning, best every time you wash your face.



MOISTURIZER-Forms a barrier to keep water from coming out.



MASK [use once a week]-Best if it's a clay mask that has the key ingredient sulfur.



SCRUB-Anything spherical [jojobabead] is best. Stay Away From St. Ives Apricot Scrub on your face! It's too harsh on your face where it removes skin cells revealing bigger pores! It is only advisable to use it as a body scrub, but stay away from your face!



NIGHT CREAM-Gives water back to your face, make sure it doesn't have mineral oil.




When choosing any skincare products, it's very important to look at the ingredients being used to create that product. Stay away from Foaming Products because what causes the product to form is a detergent that is harsh for your face. If you invest in these skincare products daily, you will get healthier skin that will look flawless and radiant both inside and outside! IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START A NEW SKINCARE ROUTINE! START TODAY!!!





You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

FRESH SUGAR LIP POLISH


Another great beauty find!!! Do you think just chapstick is the remedy to chapped lips? Well you're wrong! Though your lips may feel fine, they're not! Last week when I went to the Mary Kay skincare consultation, I felt in love with their lip product which is a scrub that you put on your lips then wipe off with water. Instantly, the dead skin cells that accumulate are gone, and your lips feel silky smooth.


I knew that I wanted a product that is not only affordable but will last me for awhile. When consulting with our skincare consultant at Sephora in Cerritos, she totally recommended FRESH BROWN SUGAR LIP POLISH $22.50 at Sephora. Check it out here:
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P274001


This product stands out against other lip scrubbers because it's not a balm where you have to scrub very hard against your lips. You just leave the product on for about a minute, then use warm water to wipe off the lip polish leaving your lips smooth and flake free. This product works great especially when you're a lipstick girl like I am. With any amplified colors on your lips when using lipsticks, you need to make sure your lips look smooth so the color glides over easily. Who wants to see chapped, broken, and flaky lips?! NO ONE! Depending on how much you want to use this lip polish, it's recommended that at least once a week is best.

FRESH BROWN SUGAR LIP POLISH $22.50



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

CLINIQUE'S PORE REFINING SOLUTIONS CORRECTING SERUM


OH BOY, TODAY I WAS SCHOOLED IN SKINCARE!!! And luckily for you, I am going to share some secrets that I found out today that will help you take care of your skin for the long run.

Just in case you're curious, I have become very interested in skincare ever since I had a skincare consultation from this Mary Kay event I went to last week. One problem I have noticed is my PORES!!! They're big, black, and accumulate most notably around my cheeks, near my nose, and on my actual nose though not as noticeable.

Dr. Mehmet Oz talks about why pores form: "A skin pore is an opening that allows oil produced by the sebaceous glands underneath the skin to emerge. The oil, called sebum, can act like a glue, binding with dead skin cells to block the opening. As the gland continues to produce oil, this can build up and eventually form a pimple. Watch this animation to see how pores can get clogged."

So going into Sephora at Cerritos Mall today, I asked skincare consultant Crystal what's the best product for taking care of pores. I knew I didn't want a primer because first of all, I don't wear a lot of makeup. Secondly, I want to fix the problem, not just hide it.


Everyone who worked at Sephora agreed that Clinique's Pore Refining Solutions Correcting Serum ($40) is the best to help reduce the look of pores. Though a bit pricey, I was willing to try it out due to the outrageous success rate that this product has already gone through. I already put it on today, and it feels very silky. I was told the more you use it, the faster it will work on your skin.

Check out the user reviews here: http://reviews.clinique.com/3813/PROD16751/clinique-new-pore-refining-solutions-correcting-serum-reviews/reviews.htm


So from now on, I will use this product twice a day since it's important to wash your face two times because even though you don't wear makeup, oil can dirt can still make it on your face. After washing your face, put the Pore Refining Correcting Serum on around your T-zone, concentrating on your pores area, then wait a few minutes to put on the moisturizer AFTER! Instantly, my skin felt very velvety, so I can't wait to see the results that this product promises!

CLINIQUE PORE REFINING SOLUTIONS CORRECTING SERUM $40



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Monday, April 25, 2011

DEV'S NEW SINGLE "IN THE DARK"


What is it about Dev that makes such a great hit song?! It may be her attitude, the great beats, the 'in your face' lyrics, AND/OR the danceability of each track, but here's another one that is soon is blow up! I LOVE IT!!! This song has both a techno mixed with reggaeton beats = GENIUS!

CHECK IT OUT!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbii3QsmIB4




You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

KANYE REALIZES "NO ONE MAN CAN HAVE ALL THAT POWER."


Kanye is the next victim in the charity game. Take into consideration Oprah's South African girls school, Madonna's Raising Malawi, and Paris Hilton's Halfway House, Kanye's charity called the Kanye West Foundation seemed to disappear out of thin air as well.


Maggie Neilson, a partner of Global Philanthropy Group talks about why charities seem to disappear so quickly..."either the wrong person ends up running it or the founder just loses interest...it's not just a celebrity thing at all. It doesn't happen with celebrities any more than average people who come into money."

Celebrities can have unique circumstances starting a charity that can threaten it in the long run before it officially launches. Just because of their status in society, celebrities feel pressure to start charities since non-profits are common nowadays. "But if you really don't care about it, there's no way it's going to last."


Kanye's charity has appeared to disappear out of think air. The Kanye West Foundation was about helping kids stay in school, especially in the bad neighborhoods of Chicago where he grew up. One of the causes may have been missing funds where the charity raised an average of $492,000 and made grants averaging $18,080 in the years 2007-2009, which doesn't seem to add up sufficiently.

Another cause that may have led to the disappearance of Kanye's foundation was the passing of his mother Donda nearly four years away, since she was the person who really pushed for the charity.


This shows that being a big celebrity or possessing lots of money does not guarantee a charity to survive. What matters is the effort that person puts to make a cause really known in society so it can survive and help inspire others involved.



You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille

Sunday, April 24, 2011

HE HAS RISEN! AND HIS TIME IS GETTING NEARER!!!


Happy Easter to all! Jesus has Risen and soon, very soon he will come again! Are you prepared to face God when it is time? There has been a lot of crazy events happening as of late including natural disasters such as tsunamis, earthquakes, and tornados killing hundreds of people worldwide. Then there is the everyday news of people killing one another. And now, there are so many reported UFO sightings.




But what do all these signs mean to us as a human race? The Book of Revelation in the Bible talk about the second coming of the Lord when the good and the bad's fate shall be determined. But are these UFO sightings a sign that the end is near?



There are countless movies and books portraying aliens in their spacecrafts having high-tech power and knowledge to conquer the human race. Do the numerous sightings of these supernatural beings determine an invasion coming soon? I don't personally know what aliens would want to do with the human race other than conquer for power's sake just like through history where civilizations sought to invade other countries they could control. When will the thirst for power and dominance ever subside? Though it is good sometimes to be competitive and determined in achieving your goals, when will the selfishness turn into something positive? I don't know what these UFO sightings can mean, but this footage is freaky.


Check it out here: [[Thanks Jaymee for showing me this!!!]] http://worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhVYIAW66j0ci9k3D7




You Just Do You, Imma Do Me

Camille