My Top Four Uses of Coconut Oil!

Hello all, it's Jules here!

Wow it's actually been a really long while... I know that I keep saying that at the start of every post, but I've just been so incredibly busy :(
So much has actually happened in my life, from acing my first set of college exams (yayy!), to girlfriend gossip sessions, to boyy drama ;)

But anywho, I'm here to tell you about my top four uses for coconut oil! At first I didn't really give in to all the hype about it, and also cos for some ridiculous reason they sell it for reaaaaally expensive at my local pharmacy. But the other day I found it at this organic grocery store for a lot cheaper! Since I got it, I've been using it a TON and I have no idea how I ever lived without it!

1. Moisturiser
Coconut oil is an amazing moisturiser, and with the dry winter air, it's great to have a moisturiser that a) smells amazing and b) is all natural! I've found that natural products work the best for me, that includes my apple-based shampoo, banana shampoo (from the body shop, it's so hydrating!) and honey-cinnamon facemask to kill sudden hormonal acne.

2. Hair Mask
Like I said before, coconut oil is incredibly hydrating, but you can also use it for your hair! Use about a spoonful for your entire head of hair, leave it in for about 10 minutes then shower as normal. I found that my hair is softer and shinier, and definitely less brittle in this dry winter weather! Another great tip is to use a teensy amount on clean hair. It acts as a leave in conditioner, keeps the static from raising your frizzy baby hairs and also is more natural and hydrating than a product that you would use. Be careful to not use too much or you'll end up looking like a slimeball!

3. Body Scrub
You will be amazed by the results of simply using coconut oil and sugar on your skin. About a spoonful of coconut oil to a packet of sugar will do- mix it up well, and rub onto your skin. I find that it's best to do this inside your shower so grains of sugar don't fall everywhere- you don't want soft skin with a side of a roach infestation! I like to do this if I know that I'll shave my legs- I'll hop inside the shower, scrub my legs with this body scrub, shower like normal then shave my legs at the end. It'll result in a much closer shave... that means no stubble!

4. Fades Discoloration
I have horrible acne scarring from before- I think it was because of the stress of exams + hormonal breakouts (booo). Skin discoloration is because of an excess of melanin production in that one particular area of skin cells. So, I found that using coconut oil really helps with fade the discoloration and also improve my overall skin tone. I'd much rather use less foundation/ concealer and invest my time and effort into my natural skin. But, since I have oily skin, I use this suuuuper sparingly otherwise my skin would break out!

All in all, I found that coconut oil is amaaaazing for day to day use- I don't know how I ever survived without it! I'm sure that there are much more uses for this everything-in-a-jar product. No more splurging on expensive skincare products! It's always such a disappointment when an expensive product is a let down :(

Julsie signing off for now, love you! xoxox

Fall Fashion and Makeup Essentials!

Hi all,

Since the Fall season is coming up fast, I've been going crazy with Fall fashion and makeup essentials, just to live this Fall to the max #youtuberprobs

Alas, here are my Fall essentials:

Fashion:

1. Chunky Sweaters

Chunky Sweaters are a definite must-have for fall; it's great to cozy up in by the couch, or really practical for those breezy-but-not-really days. What's the downside to looking fashionable yet huggable?!

2. Olive, olive, olive!
Olive is a super trendy colour this Fall, and you don't have to dress head to toe in green to be trendy. Just incorporate some olive-shaded accents into your outfit to stay super on-trend this Fall!

3. Fall boots
Um okay can I just express my love for leather boots in Fall... They look super cute with just jeans and a t shirt, or you can layer higher socks with it so your socks peek out from under your boots. Leather boots are such a classic for Fall, whether it's heeled, flat, tall or ankled, LOVE.

Makeup:

1. Rose Coloured Blush
Rose coloured blush looks great with the earthy tones of Fall, and with the darker months coming up, a rosy pink blush can really brighten up your face.

2. Glowy Skin
Glowy skin is again, super in this Fall season, but lezzbehonest when would you rather have dull looking skin......?
Luminizing products such as highlighters and products with reflective properties can brighten up your skin tone in these duller months, despite the drier skin and darker outfits!

3. Flirty Lashes
I absolutely adore bold, flirty lashes. It opens up the eyes and makes everything so much more fun! The only issue that I have is, when I find a really great mascara (ahem, Covergirl Lashblast, ahem), I'm there sitting in class, and my eyelid tickles because when I look up to take notes, my lashes brushes against my eyelids. First world problems much....

Okay and I'm just throwing this out there since we're on the topic of Fall, but I'm abso-freakin-lutely obsessed with the Starbucks Salted Caramel Mocha. It is just beautiful.

So thats it, my Fall fashion and makeup (and drink!) essentials this Fall. Leave me a comment as to what your favourite Fall things are, or tweet me at @MissJulianaYu anytime!

Love,

Julsie xx

Chanel Glossimer Lip Gloss Review in Rose Dilemma 144

Hi all,

So I've been obsessed with the show 2 Broke Girls (promo trailer here) and Caroline mentioned her love for Chanel lipglosses. It hit me that I've never owned a super high end lipgloss, I've had MAC, Benefit and a ton of drugstore ones. So of course, despite being a broke college girl, I had to get myself one. Just to try and justify it, its not like I got a Chanel lipgloss cos my current favourite TV show mentioned it (they used the Rouge Allure series, ha!) but my excuse was, since I'm starting a new university, new classes, and meeting new people, I might as well invest in a good lip gloss, something that I can just grab and go, and that I'll feel super confident in.

So I dragged my friend Elsie with me to a Chanel counter, and picked out a lipgloss! I was looking for something girly and pink, but slightly peachy. A "my lips, but better" shade. And the Chanel Levres Scintillantes Glossimer in the shade Rose Dilemma 144 was the one I chose!

First of all, LOVE THE PACKAGING. It's a classic clear tube, with a gold rim and the wand attached to the black applicator with the classic Chanel Cs on the top.

The doefoot applicator distributes a perfect amount of product each time, so you wont need to re-dip the applicator into the lip gloss for more. That way, there will be minimum bacteria and air in the lip gloss in the product overtime, making it more long lasting.

Rose Dilemma 144 is a pink shade, with a hint of peach. Also, it has gold reflexes in it, giving it that sheen without that glittery effect. Also, I should mention that it's not really that sticky. Everyone knows how awkward it is when the wind blows and your wispy flyaway hair gets stuck to your lips. But it's actually just a little bit thicker than an average lip balm.

I've had this for a couple days now, and I can honestly say that it has really good lasting power. On me, it lasts around 4 hours with eating and drinking like normal. I must say that this is quite pricey though, at USD$29.50, but it's definitely worth it for the quality and colour pay-off.

I'll definitely be wearing this for all my upcoming university orientation days and camps. I feel so luxurious with this on whilst rocking the big, sexy Victoria Secret hair. 

Next time I post, I'll be at uni freshmen camp! I'm there from Sunday 18th until Tuesday 20th, but I'll have my trusty fellow Tweedler, Sally to post for me :)

Add me on twitter @MissJulianaYu to keep up with everything happening! And tweet me, I love getting tweets from you guys! No really, please, cos I'll have my phone with me at the camp and I'd be so bored in the wilderness so send me anything from a hello to a random joke!

Love, from Juliana! xox