You know how I follow all those makeup and style bloggers on Instagram? After having battled shit skin and acne for so long, I really developed an appreciation for the magic of makeup and style.

Sure, these are frivolous things, but they have such impact on my confidence and psyche. Plus it’s great to have an outlet where I can play out my research heavy tendencies.

So remember how I as totally ready to buy the skincare set from that Mormon makeup blogger? Well I decided last minute to purchase Korean beauty products from a Korean skincare blog/site I’ve been following… I suppose it’s kind of a shout out to my fellow Asian entrepreneurs. The K beauty system is way more complex and involved than the 3 step tres leches, but I’d been wanting to try it. So I got a few products and have been incorporating them into my routine. Holy shit, there are a ton of steps. Since I already have some products that I like (e.g. cleanser and toner), I didn’t buy the whole set. I just added on to what I have. John hates when I do this, bc he says I have to commit to the whole system the way it was designed but what can I say, I like to pick and choose. Plus, I’m not falling for the marketing influence. So now I’m a week or two in, and the blemishes have become less inflamed but they are still very prevalent and visible and disruptive. That said, the rest of my skin is pretty damn soft. Even Bubbey has remarked. Thankfully, my makeup does an amaze balls job of covering up my red spots so I am just trying to stay the course to the next level.

I am also making more of a concerted effort these days with shopping my closet. It makes me feel like all my purchases are getting their fair share of play. I’m grateful for all the ideas and inspo on Pinterest. Love seeing new color and pattern combos, and it’s so much easier to see it already laid out rather than to mix and match myself. Streamlining the process, baby!