chicachew

California roll #fail #sushi #diy #japanesefood #homemade

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 15:51:16 -0400

Jun 16, 2013 | California roll #fail #sushi #diy #japanesefood #homemade by chicachew on Keek.com

Swatches for the Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipsticks in...

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:57:00 -0400

09 Pink Frost (Metallic)

11 Fruit Punch (Cream)

12 Flamingo Pose (Cream)

14 Rose Hip (Cream)

15 Hot Pink Rage (Matte)

16 Flirty Fuchsia (Vinyl)

33 Rose Amour (Cream)

Swatches for the Milani Cosmetics Color Statement Lipsticks in Pinks & Corals. There are 7 shades in this color family. I swatched them on my arm and on my lips. I hope you find these photos helpful! Thank you Milani for sending these to me!

The COLORstatement Lipsticks are one stroke full coverage application, lightweight and creamy formula, contains vitamins A, C & E to moisturizer lips. They have a variety of beautiful finishes, and feel great on the lips! You can find these at CVS, Target, Walgreens etc.

Milani COLORstatement Lipstick:

09 Pink Frost (Metallic)

11 Fruit Punch (Cream)

12 Flamingo Pose (Cream)

14 Rose Hip (Cream)

15 Hot Pink Rage (Matte)

16 Flirty Fuchsia (Vinyl)

33 Rose Amour (Cream)

Blogpost w/ photo swatches for the Reds and Oranges: http://chicachew.com/post/42928379185/swatches-first-impressions-on-the-new-milani

Birchbox May 2013 ✏ Beauty Diaries!

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:26:53 -0400

Hey pretty ladies! (And gents!)
My May Birchbox is here! This months theme is “Beauty Diaries”.

Birchbox is $10 a month for 4-5 deluxe samples. You can sign up here http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=ecm49

If you’ve been receiving Birchbox, don’t forget to leave feedback on the website! Feedback = points and points = free money to spend in the shop! Be sure to let me know what came inside your box!

Product inside my May box:

Beauty Protector ✏ Protect & Detangle
COOLA ✏ Classic Face SPF 30 Cucumber Moisturizer for Face
Joie ✏ Folle de Joie eau de parfum
Sumita ✏ Color Contrast Eyeliner
BONUS: Pilot ✏ Acroball Pure White Hybrid Ink Pen

This months card says:
“Where do you open your Birchbox? Tweet @Birchbox your response with #BeautyDiaries for a chance to win a full-size version of everything in your box!
I always open my Birchbox in my _____. The first thing I do is: _____. The sample I am most excited about is _____. I love the _____ of the _____. I have to share _____ with _____.”

I will tweet my response so make sure you follow me on twitter @Chicachew to see my answers ^_~

Here is the video link: http://youtu.be/ztfUQE2kKOQ

Missed April? Here’s my Birchbox April 2013 ★ Tiny Tweaks, Big Results! http://youtu.be/Cvh4VyUqNqs

XO Elisha

9 Dry Shampoo Do’s and Don’ts

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:23:15 -0400

birchbox:

Avoid ending up on one of Glamour’s cringe-worthy Don’t Lists with these dry shampoo guidelines.

Much like vivid red lipstick or potent perfume, dry shampoo can totally backfire if used incorrectly. You know what we mean: sticky, greasy-looking locks and lackluster volume. It takes practice, but once you’ve harnessed the product’s awesome revitalizing powers, it’s a game-changer. Impromptu cocktail hours? Bring ‘em on. Spin class-deflated locks? Fear not. With Serge Normant’s Meta Revive Dry Shampoo as our prime test subject, we’ve put together a compendium of dry shampoo do’s and don’ts.

Dry Shampoo Do’s

1. Do: Rotate different formulas. Stocking an arsenal of varying products, from aerosol sprays to loose powders, will help you tackle every hair gripe. We love to attack our AM bedhead with Batiste’s super powdery dry shampoo and boost volume with Serge Normant’s thick, texturizing spray right before hitting happy hour. P.S. According to office lore, cofounder Katia uses a different dry shampoo every day to score her signature, bouncy locks.

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Great tips!

SeasonsBox March 2013 Spring into St Patty's!

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:32:00 -0400

This is my third box! SeasonsBox is an ecofriendly monthly subscription service for home, body & spirit. Each months box is themed around the seasons and holidays. The boxes include 3-5 full sized luxury items! Curious whats inside the box? Unlike most monthly subscriptions, each month you can go to the website and see what you will be receiving. If you guys are interested in checking it out the website is http://www.SeasonsBox.com It’s $29.95/mo + $4.95 shipping. They ship to the US and Canada.

March’s theme is “Spring into St Patty’s”; rather fitting I think!

The card this month reads: “Spring into St. Patty’s: You can bet your lucky shamrocks that March will bring the first signs of spring. Suddenly, the air will feel fresher, the grass will be greener and snowflakes will transform to rain. But perhaps one of the most exciting signs of spring in March is St. Patrick’s Day, when we get to celebrate everything Irish from shamrocks to the little green leprechauns.”

I love the full sized products and knowing everything is eco friendly. The detailed explanations as to why each product made its way into the box are really fun to read too! Here is what was inside:

Natural Incense Cones from Vance Kitira

Organic Gourmet Tea from Octavia

Dublin Mint Irish Soap from All Things Herbal

Ecoverse Compact Umbrella from ShedRain

My previous SeasonsBox unboxings —

January 2013 SeasonsBox: http://youtu.be/Tn-VY_GE-vQ

February 2013 SeasonsBox: http://youtu.be/7nHPCod_v-4

… and one of you will win your very own SeasonsBox yay! Here’s what you can do to enter:

#1 Must Be Subscribed to my channel http://www.youtube.com/chicachew

#2 Please like Seasons Box on Facebook since they were kind enough to provide the box! http://www.facebook.com/SeasonsBox (If you don’t have it, I understand)

#3 Post a comment here— http://youtu.be/81727ZPv_TI (only one per day please): What would you like to see in a future box? example “I would love to see something with SPF for summer!”

- Giveaway is open for 2 weeks from March 24 - April 7 2013

- Open to US and Canada residents.

- Under 18 must get permission before entering.

- Winner will be announced via my fb page http://www.facebook.com/chicachew and my Twitter http://www.twitter.com/chicachew . Make sure you follow me on one or both because I’ll give you +1 entry if you tell me in the comments of the video — http://youtu.be/81727ZPv_TI

I want to thank Agnes at SeasonsBox for sending me this amazing box and providing one for you guys to win as well! Happy Spring everyone!

xoxo E

On my lips: @MilaniCosmetics Colorstatement Lipstick in 019...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 10:40:18 -0400

On my lips: @MilaniCosmetics Colorstatement Lipstick in 019 Raspberry Rush (metallic finish)

NEW Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer - 02

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:01:41 -0400

NEW Benefit Fake Up Crease Control Hydrating Concealer - 02

Eden Allure Beauty Bar Exotic Argan Oil with Lavender

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 23:50:32 -0400

Through some magic, they actually squeeze the argan oil particles between the soap! The full benefits of the oil are released when you wash. I especially like to use this on days I am shaving because it helps keep my skin slick & hydrated. The soap is gentle enough that you can wash your face with it too.

If you have ever watched my videos before you’ll know I love the smell of lavender! This is the pure, undiluted stuff that real lovers of the scent will appreciate. Lather up before bed for best results!

Ingredients: Saponified Organic Sunflower Oil (with retained glycerin); Water; Arecaceae Elaeis (Organic Palm Oil); Cocos Nucifera (Organic Coconut Oil), Sodium Hydroxide; Lavadula (Lavender)*, Lavadula hybrida (Lavandin)*; Symphytum officinale (Organic Comfrey Root)**; Anchusa officinalis (Alkanet Root)**; Argania Spinosa (Moroccan Argan Oil); Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary Extract); Grapefruit Seed Extract

Want to learn more about Eden Allure or the Lavender Beauty Bar? Visit the site here: http://edenallure.com/

What are your favorite products to suds up with? Leave me a comment or tweet me! - E

Made this with my extra @incoco nail appliqués! I love my...

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:35:59 -0400

Made this with my extra @incoco nail appliqués! I love my sparkly new “E”! Grab your scissors, snip your desired shape, peel & apply. I’ve got a gazillion other ideas for leftovers too.

Let me know what you like to do with your extra nail appliqués!
xoxo - E

birchbox: Staffers’ (and Members) Best Beauty Tips: Birchbox...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:30:37 -0400

birchbox:

Staffers’ (and Members) Best Beauty Tips: Birchbox Intern Diaries

In an office filled with beauty lovers, it’s only natural that many of our staffers have some secret beauty tips hidden up their sleeves. Last week we asked three Birchbox staffers what their all-time favorite hair, makeup, or skincare tip is and where they discovered it. Watch to learn all about their favorite tips.

Since we know our members are also super savvy, we asked our YouTube viewers to share their favorite tips as well. Here’s a few of our favorites from the video comments:

littlewomanlynn: “My fave beauty tip is to use rose water to clean your face.”

chicachew: “My tip is to keep a rose salve handy. It’s perfect for moisturizing cuticles or rough patches, taming flyways and giving a dewy gloss to cheeks!”

TheBeautyBox1211: “Swatching lipstick on your fingertips rather than your hand because the texture is more similar to your lips!”

belinda z: “For a DIY matte top coat, just mix cornstarch with an inexpensive clear polish.”

Tell us in the comments what your favorite beauty tip is too!

—Charisse

Kathy Ong from Beauty Palette tells us about her all-natural skincare routine, here

What are your favorite beauty tips?
- E

March Birchbox 2013 - The theme is “March Madness”!...

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:09:29 -0400

March Birchbox 2013 - The theme is “March Madness”! You can sign up for Birchbox here! ❥ http://www.birchbox.com/?raf=ecm49

Here’s what was inside my box:
LA FRESH | Eco-Beauty Acetone-Free Nail Polish Remover (Full size, $9.99)
Marcelle | BB Cream Golden Glow (full size, $27)
Vasanti | Brighten Up! Enzymatic Face Rejuvenator (full size, $34)
Whish | Shave Crave Shaving Cream (full size, $20)
Madewell for Birchbox | Emery Board (full size, $5)

Free Badgal lash sample code on Birchbox.com ***limited supplies*** Code: bbheartsbenefit

Let me know what was inside your box!

xoxo ~ E

This is quite the departure for me; the first time I have...

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:11:38 -0400

This is quite the departure for me; the first time I have created multiple styles and looks for a season! My inspiration came from accessories I recently purchased from CVsourcery on ShopLately and clothing from Express. I love Express fashion so much! Works for office or going out, and the pieces mix well from collections throughout different seasons!

I am a fan of classic looks vs extremely trendy fashion that comes and goes. Don’t get me wrong, I still like to incorporate trends without overly indulging in them. I thought it would be fun to combine both purchases into a look book for spring!I had so much fun creating these looks! Please give me a thumbs up if you would like to see more videos like this in the future ^_^

I’m trying to get #fit ! I’ve kick started my...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:08:45 -0500

I’m trying to get #fit ! I’ve kick started my cardio routine with Blogilates on YouTube! Wow she’s a force! Incredibly perky with the right mix of quirky. My workout yesterday included day 6 of the #6PackChallenge and HIITilates: My Thighs are Dying! (by blogilates)

Today my thighs are DYING! I can barely walk, but it hurts in all the right places! ;) SO glad I did it! My goal is to do one of her intense workouts everyday alternating body zones.

- E

#Casual #Style #Spring Look Book 2013 #CVsourcery #ShopLately...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:32:13 -0500

#Casual #Style #Spring Look Book 2013 #CVsourcery #ShopLately #Express

See what’s trending on Pose: Isabel Marant Sneakers.

which shop do you got the strawberry culer ?

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 08:18:36 -0500

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shoplately: It’s Blogger Week on www.shoplately.com! Check out...

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:58:23 -0500

shoplately:

It’s Blogger Week on www.shoplately.com! Check out what products that these fashion bloggers hand-picked from shoplately! #shoplately #shop #sale #bloggerweek #blogger #fashionblogger @sarahhawkinson @vickilovesclothes @bohemianragz22 @hautepinkpretty #belladaar #kristinperry #glintandgleam #cvsourcery #lilywang #trend #trendy #style #accessories #accessorize #accessory

Blogger Week on ShopLately! The banner looks awesome!

February Beauty Faves 2013!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 15:51:45 -0500

February Beauty Faves 2013!:

See why @Number4HairCare Blow Dry Lotion made my top 5 February Faves! ❤ #Birchblogger #youtube

Blogger Week on ShopLately!

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:33:00 -0500

Sale ends 3/9/13! — https://shoplately.com/group/thesourcery/2883

Wow really honored to be featured among some great youtubers and vloggers! I was so amped to be featured with one of my best friends on youtube, Miss Louie!

BLOGGER WEEK: MISS LOUIE & CHICACHEW FOR CVSOURCERY

CVsourcery

Swanky Sisters Unite! ShopLately affliate bloggers: Miss Louie (Erica Louie) and Chicachew (Elisha) love shopping the CVsourcery! Check out their faves and get their savvy style items for yourself! Check out their vlogs here: MISS LOUIE: youtube.com/user/missejlouie CHICACHEW: youtube.com/user/chicachew

Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by Pureology

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 10:15:00 -0500

Every child deserves a learning environment that’s safe, healthy, free of harmful toxins and optimal for learning! That’s why I’m entering the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition Presented by @Pureology. You should enter to make learning better for your children too: http://bit.ly/VzWAQh. Thanks for the tip @Influenster!

Our community is very eco friendly and the school has been trying to make steps to teach the children about this lifestyle. Recently they installed a garden that children grades Pre K through 5 tend for. This year they initiated fundraising selling the same organic seeds that the school garden was cultivated from.

A green makeover for a school in a small college town like ours would be something that everyone would value! For generations the community would be able to benefit from the changes we make today to sustain our planet and improve our schools!

Learn more about the Global Green USA Green School Makeover Competition here: http://www.pureology.com/GreenSchools

Influenster is a fun free site anyone can sign up for! Earn badges by completing surveys, get fre products. Leave reviews and other social media submissions to share with the community.

Cupcake Fresh Face Mask from LUSH! No brown noser jokes! ;)...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:02:48 -0500

Cupcake Fresh Face Mask from LUSH! No brown noser jokes! ;) #Cupcake #Fresh @LushCosmetics