✿ What's Going On In My Life? ✿

hiya~

So recently I've been a bit distracted from my blogging. I have been binge posting at random times (meaning posting like three times in one day then being totally MIA for 2 weeks).

Here's why:

1) I've began to make YouTube videos! I finally posted my first one, and to be honest, it took me awhile to figure out what to do about my first, and I just yolo'd it and decided to post about my sunburns that I got recently. It's not that relatable or interesting, I know, but as Troye Sivan once told me, the first video is the hardest to upload!  There'll be lots of great new videos to expect there.

2) I'm starting school in less than a month! D: So I've been slacking around this whole summer, and I've decided to hop on my schoolwork right now! Bring on the Pre-Calc, AP Euro, and SAT prep man ://

3) I'm beginning to rekindle my interest in writing. Right now I'm kind of brainstorming and I've created a Wattpad account for when I decide to upload. Not quite sure if I'll be doing fan fiction because I know I want to but I also want do write about more serious(?) topics. I WILL LINK YOU WHEN I AM READY TO POST THERE.

4) Volleyball season is coming up very soon, and I took a little break, but now school season is slamming me with workouts, so I devote a lot of my time to that.

But no fear! I will still be posting. I'm working on a few posts, and there'll definitely be back-to-school things up very very soon, just as soon as I figure out when I'm going shopping hehe ^~^

Thank you for sticking with me! Also, I just realized that my NE YEAR BLOG ANNIVERSARY already passed on June 30 but lol it's ok! Almost 2k views and 100k views on my Google+ Page!

Thank you everyone that follows me or reads at all, even if you don't comment or I'm not aware of your existence. You guys are fantastic and you're what pushes me to keep creating things.

much love,
zozo♡

✿ YouTube Channel! ✿

hiya~

Just wanted to give you a quick update on what's going on lately in my life.
I've started a YouTube channel!

www.youtube.com/zoetheloser

I know that the username is dumb but that's ok because I don't really feel the need to make a new account I guess.

I got severely burnt from going to the beach yesterday, so I filmed a video on how to make it heal fast and makeup to cover it!


Here's a link:

LOL AT MY AWKWARD THUMBNAIL

Also comment on my video or here with tips on soothing/healing sunburns because I would really like some!!

I'm still trying to figure out how to be my best on YouTube, so bear/bare(?) with me!

You guys are the absolute best, thank you so much!

Definitely going to have a lot more blog posts coming soon!

love love love,
zozo♡

✿ What's In My Travel Makeup Bag? II Zoe ✿

hiya~

Thank you for 1.5k! This is great (: Also I'm almost at 100k hits on my Google+ page which is INSANE.
much love mwah mwah

Here's a quick post I've been preparing that tells you some of my favorite makeup through what is in my makeup bag! I recently went to Florida to play in AAUs for volleyball and I had a great time.

Let's get started!

✿ Makeup Bag ✿

Ted Baker Celiar Baby Pink Washbag

Sorry I don't have any links for this bag because I purchased it at an outlet in Florida a year or two ago. You can find similar if not cuter ones at Ted Baker anywhere basically.

✿ Eyes ✿

Urban Decay Primer Potion Original Mini

You guessed it, I'm still using this primer. I purchased the mini travel size literally around two years ago and I'm still only halfway through the tube. This is a fantastic primer and it works great with my eyelids. It keeps shadows on all day.

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

This is a great paintpot-like product to use if you want a wash of color. I like using this mainly because it gives my eyeliner something to hold onto.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Paint in Peachy Apricot

Again, this is just a really nice cream eyeshadow to use on its own or as a base because it's easy to blend and apply. It's a very sheer wash of color on your eyelid and extremely natural.

MAC 217 Blending Brush

I like to have this at hand for blending my cream eyeshadows to the degree of sheerness that I would like.

NARS Larger Than Life Eyeliner in Via Veneto

I like to use this to tightline, but it's just a whatever product. It definitely smudges and I don't think this was a good purchase. I need recommendations for a good eyeliner to tightline with so that it doesn't end up all under my eyes after an hour! Leave a comment please!

Eye Pencil in Coffee

I think this was my first eyeliner, and I just returned to it. It's really good, but it is a PENCIL. It's not creamy, it's just a solid pencil. You can soften it into a creamy state if you focus a blowdryer on it. However, it's still very good and natural! It doesn't stay for very long though, so I use the cream eyeshadows as a base.

Maybelline Falsies Volume Express in Very Black and Brown Black

Obviously I'm traveling with my holy grail mascara. I wouldn't want to use one that wouldn't work nicely for the entire trip! I brought two colors this time, in hope that my brown one that I purchased accidentally would run out, but I just ended up using my new black one. It's been years and I still worship this mascara.

Sephora Eyelash Curler in Rose Quartz

This will be my first and probably only eyelash curler ever used in my life. It's pretty good and it makes all the difference to curl your lashes before mascara!! 

✿ Face ✿

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser

I use this under my eyes because it's light, both in color and texture. It's pretty yellow, which cancels out my dark circles, but recently I've stopped using this because it makes my undereye area very very light, much like Kim Kardashian does commonly. So, I'm currently experimenting with the Rimmel Wake Me Up concealer which is very pink and somewhat darker.

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Custard

I absolutely adore this concealer, I've already repurchased it! My first tube still hasn't run out yet, although it's alarmingly low right now.

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush

I use this brush to blend in my concealer on blemishes. To blend in my undereye concealer, I usually use my fingers or a cheap sponge I got from Forever 21. I can't find links to it, sorry! It's just a gourd shaped one, and it's very whatever.

Chanel Poudre Universelle in 20 Clair

This is a translucent powder, and it's decent. I don't find anything bad about it, but I don't love it either. I've finally hit pan on this after using it since around Christmas time I believe. 

Real Techniques Powder Brush

I love this powder brush; it's better than any kabuki or other powder brush I've used because it's huge and extremely fluffy, which picks up just the right amount of powder so you don't look cakey.

✿ Cheeks ✿ 

Dior Rosy Glow Healthy Glow Awakening Blush

This is the best blush I own, in my opinion. I think that this adjusts to your skin tone and makes it look very natural. However, you should have a light hand with this or it'll look like you had an allergic reaction.

Real Techniques Blush Brush

I adore this brush. It's cute and pink, and it's fluffy enough so that it doesn't pick up too much powder and make you look like you've been running a marathon.

Dior Rose Diamond

I just attempted to find links to this product, only to find that it's been DISCONTINUED D: I'm not sure how to feel about this because I was always planning on buying Amber Diamond as well, but I didn't get the chance to and now it's gone :(((((( This is very depressing. This is a fantastic highlighter, but it also works as an eyeshadow palette and a blush on its own!

NYC Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny

This is my first bronzer I've ever purchased. It's kind of orangey on me, which I don't like. I'm not a bronzer person, so I just use a little bit under my cheek now if I feel like it for a bit of contouring. I think this is a little dark for me, which is saying something because it's pretty light. It's super cheap, though, and a good Hoola dupe! ($2.79 i believe!)

✿ Lips ✿

Dior Addict Lip Glow

This is another holy grail product of mine, and of course it's from DIOR, my all time favorite makeup brand. It never does wrong, I'm telling you! This is another one of those adjusting makeup items, and it's absolutely fantastic. It comes off as a sheer hot pink, but it's very healthy looking.

Maybelline Baby Lips in Cherry Me and Grape Vine (the first two from the right)

I'm personally a big Baby Lips fan, and my favorite shades or Grape Vine and Cherry Me. They're great, natural sheer colors with fantastic taste and amazing moisturizing capabilities. 

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker in Nudist

I'd have to say this is my all-time favorite lip crayon. It's a pinky nude gloss stick, which means it's very natural and shiny. This is super moisturizing, and I absolutely love the taste. It tastes like the usual Soap and Glory scent would taste -- think the Righteous Body Butter and Hand Food, but if you could taste it!

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Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

This is a surprisingly natural looking pink shade. This is another one of my holy grail lip crayons. These lip crayons taste like toothpaste to me. I didn't like it when I first used it, but I've grown to like the scent and taste.

Thanks for reading! This took quite awhile to put together whooooh. 

Have a great day! 

One more month of summer :((

xoxo,

zozo~

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✿ June Favorites! ✿

hiya~

Here's the extra blog post that I promised ^~^

I'm a tad bit late, but here are my June Favorites!

✿ Beauty ✿

Maybelline Baby Lips in Grape Vine

I absolutely adore Baby Lips, and I think that this is definitely my favorite one, tied with Cherry Me. It looks a bit intimidating because it's a solid purple, but it comes off as a sheer, natural looking shade. It tastes like grape and is extremely moisturizing. Definitely a must have for all year round!

                                    

NARS Velvet Gloss Lip Pencil in Frivolous

I LOVE this lip pencil. It's fantastic; not sticky, yet glossy, but not sparkly. It's a beautiful sheer, natural shade. You have to sharpen this, which is something I'm not a big fan of, but it's easy application and absolutely beautiful finish. I was very pleased with this item, and I haven't heard a lot of hype about this, but I think it's definitely one of the best lip crayon/pencil type products I've used, and it's very unique in it's texture and finish. A good splurge! 

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes Mascara

I have a mini size of this mascara, and for a non-waterproof formula, I was very surprised by how much I liked it! It stays and does not flake or smudge. I very rarely like any new mascaras I try; you can tell by my makeup drawer--I have 3 different tubes of Maybelline Falsies, and then this mascara! The mini has been lasting me awhile, and I'm looking to buy a big tube of the waterproof formula when I finish the mini!

Maybelline Color Tattoo in Bad to the Bronze

I've heard great things about this cream eyeshadow, and I must say, I wasn't expecting a lot out of it, but it's crazy how much I love it now! I use it basically every day to ensure that my eyeliner will stay in place, and it's just a pretty wash of color. You can layer this to build up intensity, which is fantastic, or you can use it as a base. This is very similar to a MAC paint pot.

Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Paint in Peachy Apricot

Continuing the cream eyeshadow trend, I was pleasantly surprised by this Rimmel product. I had actually heard negative comments about this product, but I like it a lot. Much like the Color Tattoo above, it's a cream eyeshadow with minimal shimmer. This color is gorgeous, and what I like better about this eyeshadow is that it has a wand applicator, which is much easier than a pot. I'm looking forward to trying more of these in different shades!

Aveeno Smart Essentials Daily Moisturizer SPF 30

I've been looking for a good daytime moisturizer, and this one is great. It smells delicious, and it has SPF in it, which basically kills two birds with one stone. I haven't ever tried a drugstore moisturizer before, and I was a tad bit worried that this would break me out, but it didn't, which is fantastic. I also like that this has a pump!

L'OCCITANE Cleansing And Softening Shower Oil With Almond Oil

THIS PRODUCT IS LIFE-CHANGING. If you ever have a chance to buy this, you MUST. It's a bit of a splurge, but it's absolutely incredible. I have not loved a product as much as I love this in a long time. This product is a shower oil, and I like to use it on my legs in the bath for when I shave. It foams up a little when you apply it to damp skin, and it gives the best shave ever. Afterwards, your legs are crazy soft too. This works better than any shaving gel I've ever used, and that's including the EOS one! 

GREAT GREAT GREAT PLZ BUY SO GOOD

Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Polish in Bordeaux

This nail polish is my all-time favorite. The color is a gorgeous maroon, and it smells like cherry jolly ranchers. It's so yummy and easy to apply, and the packaging is so cute! I need to buy all of the polishes in this line, but I've started biting my nails again after a short hiatus. This nail polish was one of the reasons I stopped biting my nails, but then when I didn't wear it it went downhill from there :(

✿ Music ✿

Ed Sheeran - x

I was so excited about this album when it first came out, because I've loved Ed Sheeran for soo long. My first instagram username was @zozosheeran, and people still call me that, which is embarrassing but also nice because it displays my good taste in music? (or so i think). I think this album has something for everyone--slow ballads, rap, and pop. I absolutely love the songs Don't and Runaway, which are my favorites off the album. 

Sadly, it seems I'm destined to never see Ed in concert :( 

✿ Film/TV ✿

Kill Your Darlings

This is my new favorite movie, Kill Your Darlings. The cast is phenomenal, and the story is so interesting. It's about the Beat poets, who were a group of poets that I would describe as "hipster"-- they didn't want to conform to the "rules" of poetry and art. The movie focuses on Allen Ginsberg (Daniel Radcliffe) and his adventures at Columbia. He's a freshman and he meets Lucien Carr (Dane DeHaan) and he teaches him to be rebellious. 

Here's an equation I built to describe this movie:

Harry Potter + Harry Osbourne + Dexter + Olsen Sister + Poetry = Kill Your Darlings

This movie is incredible and it deserves a gazillion awards. It's not for younger kids, though, because there are some mature themes, such a violence, murder, drug use, and homosexuality. The movie is great because it's so raw and real. It's a loose adaptation of events that happened in real life, although it may not be entirely accurate, I think it was a beautiful, philosophical piece that really makes me think. 

I LOVE. Also Dane DeHaan is incredibly gorgeous and dark and mysterious and a fantastic actor and overall my dream guy.

Parks and Recreation

I haven't found a show this funny since I finished the Office. Park and Rec is extremely similar to the Office, and it is equally, if not more, funny! (confessions wow) Also, Amy Poehler is the queen of comedy, and the entire cast is just perfect. 

Also, to top it off, Rob Lowe came into the show after the first two seasons, I think, and if that isn't reason enough to watch the show immediately, I don't know what is.

That's it for my post today! I hope you liked it, and I'll see ya soon!

luv luv luv,

zozo♡

✿ Summer Haul - Urban Outfitters, American Apparel, Brandy Melville, & More! ✿

hiya~
I went to the mall yesterday, and let's just say I did some really big damage to my bank account.

Here's what I bought!

✿ American Apparel ✿

Medium Wash High Waisted Cuff Jean Shorts

These were a major splurge at $58, but I've tried on so many different pairs of denim shorts, and all of them look awful on me. These are actually pretty flattering. I don't look great in shorts most of the time because I have thick thighs because of volleyball. However, I don't know if it's the high waisted aspect or cuffed aspect of these jeans, but they're just really cute and flattering!

Also, congrats to myself on my first American Apparel clothing purchase. Applause!!!

✿ Forever 21 ✿

Fly Free Faux Turquoise Necklace

I am really attracted to turquoise at the moment, and this necklace is long and perfect for layering with floral dresses or simple tees because I find myself wearing those quite a lot.

White Cotton V-Neck

I love basic tees, and this white one was just slouchy and big and reminded me of Kylie Jenner. I cannot find the exact one I purchased on the website, but I'm sure you can find plenty of tees like this anywhere. Mine was $3.80 and the fabric is pretty good, and even so, I think it'll last me awhile. 

Hello Kitty Air Freshener

I love putting these in my car, and they smell so good, like strawberries! They're super cute as well, and I always buy these whenever I see them because they last awhile and they're cheap too.

✿ Urban Outfitters ✿

Arctic Monkeys - AM Record

I was super excited when I found this because I've been eyeing records for a long time. I found this and I basically died.

Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires of the City Record

This album was honestly all I listened to on the way to school the entire first half of the school year, and I absolutely adore it still today. Also the album artwork is so gorgeous.

12x12 Album Frames

Since I don't own a record player yet ( i know so sad :( ), I decided it'd be nice to frame the albums since they're some of my favorites. However, I discovered that the AM one doesn't fit nicely into this frame because it's a little thick; they made the sleeve a sort of booklet, and it doesn't allow the back of the frame to close completely! Oh well, just another excuse to buy more records ammiright.

✿ Target ✿ 

Revlon Lash Potion Volume + Length Waterproof Mascara in Black

I have been eyeing this for a long time, mainly due to the packaging, so I finally purchased it because I haven't bought a new mascara in a looong time.

L'Oreal Voluminous Waterproof Million Lashes

I've heard good things about this mascara, so I also decided to pick this up in the blackest color they have.

L'oreal Paris Infallible Super Slim Liquid Eyeliner in Black

I need a good liquid liner, and I've heard good things about this one, so I decided to try it out. It's a felt tip marker, and I used it last night as a sort of test, and I liked the results. I'm still not sure if it was because I'm better at liquid eyeliner now? (obviously not much because I'm the worst at it still) or because of the quality of the product. Stay tuned, my friends!

✿ Brandy Melville ✿

Sheron Top

yay! a Brandy purchase from Zoe? What a surprise! This is the second Brandy item I've ever purchased, and the only one I currently own. I picked this up for a few reasons:

1) I've been meaning to channel my inner Taylor Swift with some striped shirts.

2) It was a somewhat reasonable price ($19) for a good quality shirt. (feels like a Wildfox tee)

3) I don't think the thots at my school will wear this because it's not a) SUPER CROPPED or b) SUPER REVEALING.

4) I love the color!

Normally I don't purchase stuff from Brandy, especially shorts and other bottoms, because their stuff is already cropped, and on me, a rather tall girl at 5'9", it turns into, essentially, a swimsuit! This was very appealing to me, so I yolo'd it and purchased it hehe.

That's it for my post today! Sorry I've been completely M.I.A. since I made that blog post about regular updates. lol that was kind of a lie! But it's summer now, and I'm back in California after traveling a bit, and I'm going to force myself to blog! To prove my point, I will probably be posting two more times today just because. I know, overkill, but I thoroughly enjoy blogging, and although it takes quite some time to do it sometimes, I do it for my own purposes too, like something easily accesible on my phone when I'm shopping so I know what I was eyeing online before. (like the future MAC post in maybe 30 minutes (: )

Anyways, have a fantastic day, and keep an eye out for my new blog posts, June Favorites (although I'm a little late), and MAC Wishlist!

love love love,

zozo♡