New Year's Special: Gradient Doll Lip Tutorial

A kawaii doll lip tutorial perfect for that New Year's kiss. ;D

New Year's Special: Waterfall Braid Tutorial

A waterfall braid will keep you lookin' classy and oh so fancy for the New Year.

Happy Holidays!

Through the years we all will be together

If the fates allow

Hang a shining star upon the highest bough

And have yourself a merry little Christmas now

Here's to sipping cider by the fire and getting together with your loved ones for that very special time of year. We hope that you're enjoying the winter season as much as we are with these recipes and crafts:

Blue Black Hair Tutorial

DIY Winter Circlets

Tang Yuan Recipe

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the bottom of our hearts!

Love,

Winter Solstice (冬至) Special: Tang Yuan (湯圓)

It may be cold and dark outside (it's the longest night of the year!) but you can stay warm with some tang yuan, or Chinese dumpling soup!

Friday Fashion: DIY Winter Circlets

Icicles, holly, red berries, and snow.

Tis' the season for Christmas Elf Prince and Ice Queen inspired circlets that will make your winter days both merry and bright!

Monday Meals: Lemonade

Californian cuisine is a real thing. Don't believe me? Well, take a look at this bad boy. ;D

Characterized by fresh seasonal ingredients and reinterpretations of your classic comfort food, Lemonade is perfect for some guilt-free, delicious munchies.

Friday Fashion: Blue Black Hair Tutorial

You'll be doin' all right, with your Christmas of white, but I'll have a blue, blue Christmas… It's winter now and we know what it's like to want to change your look for the season. So if you're planning on going to a holiday party, a family together, or even if it's just for yourself, blue black hair is the way to go. (Stay tuned for a tutorial on how to make the winter circlet I'm wearing!)

NEWS: Finals Week

Hey y'all! We're really sorry about the lack of activity but as can be expected of studious college students (haha), we are in the middle of Dead Week and so we're working on many a paper and exam. Be sure to check back next week for new and exciting posts that will be sure to entertain you this holiday season.

Wish us luck and also good luck to everybody else in the same boat as us.

XOXO,

Monday Meals: La Note Restaurant Provençal

Bonjour!

-Warm filtered sunlight and fluffy breakfast platters-

Could anything be cuter than this sunny, authentic French Provençal restaurant? 

Thanksgiving Masterpost

Looking for some last minute recipes and craft ideas?

Check these out!

Pumpkin Pie

Caramel-Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies

Chestnut Jam

DIY Custom "Black Friday" Shopping Bag

Pumpkin Mochi Cake

Hoping you enjoy lots of munchies with your loved ones, Happy Thanksgiving.

Love,

Thanksgiving Special: Pumpkin Mochi Cake

Super easy, super ふわふわ taste of autumn treats!

I really suggest trying this crazy simple recipe for yourself! It's the perfect,

oh-crap-I-only-have-an-hour-before-the-party dish :) AND people will think you put effort into it.

Thanksgiving Special: DIY Custom "Black Friday" Shopping Bag

Look fashionable while saving the environment.

This tutorial will show you how to recycle your old, unwanted bags into new, cute ones. This Black Friday you can reduce waste, save some money, and look good.

Thanksgiving Special: Chestnut Jam

Sweet and hearty, this jam is a perfect encapsulation of one of the quintessential flavors of the holiday season—that is, the chestnut.

The jam is great if you're planning on serving a Thanksgiving breakfast but also every other day of the year. It's unique and will bring the spirit of the season right to your front door.

Thanksgiving Special: Caramel-Stuffed Pumpkin Cookies

So not everybody in your family likes pie (gasp!) and now you're scrambling to find a dessert recipe that will please even your most picky eater.

We understand.

Here's a cookie recipe that will be sure to be a crowd-pleaser this Thanksgiving.

Monday Meals: Namaste Madras Cuisine

Creamy, light sauces perfectly seasoned and served with your traditional naan and rice.

 We always used to pass by Namaste so one day we decided to give it a try. A large and open restaurant, it's become our go-to Indian place in Berkeley.

Thanksgiving Special: Pumpkin Pie

A light, creamy pumpkin filling with a buttery, flaky crust makes for a perfect pumpkin pie.

Thanksgiving's right around the corner so what better way to celebrate the day than with your classic pun'kin pie recipe? 

Tuesday Tasties: Janchi Guksu (잔치국수)

Warm your belly with this tasty bowl of noodles.

Follow this quick and simple recipe!

Monday Meals: Spoon Korean Bistro

Well would you look at that–our favorite Korea restaurant in the Bay area!

For all the popularity of Korean food in recent years, we've struggled to find a very good Korean restaurant. This one certainly went above and beyond our expectations.

Friday Fashion: Princess's Makeup Routine Tutorial

For those who wanna know how to apply makeup to monolids or "1½ lids"—lids that are in between a monolid and a double lid—here's a simple how-to guide to your basic cat eye.

Tuesday Tasties: Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies

A unique twist on an ol' favorite.

Monday Meals: BUILD Pizzeria Roma

Customizable fancy pizza?

Yeah, we weren't too sure what to expect either but boy was our experience a pleasant surprise. With its fresh ingredients and clean, modern aesthetic, it's no wonder why this place is always so crowded with hungry customers.

Super Sunday: "Scott McCall" Contouring Makeup Tutorial

Have you ever wanted to be a "teen wolf"?

Or just learn some basic contouring? Here's your chance.

Friday Fashion: Halloween Special

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Creative and Cute

These were our favorite costumes from Halloween.

Tuesday Tasties: Japanese Curry (+ A Secret Ingredient!)

A favorite comfort food that will leave you feeling all nice and warm inside~

Daunting at first, this recipe is simple and makes generous portions perfect for a family dinner or just for yourself if you like (hehe).

Monday Meals: Toss Noodle Bar

Confession: We love noodles.

So we just had to try Toss, a trendy noodle bar that offers mix and match options for your noodle bowl. Cool right?

Super Sunday: Pumpkin Lattes (+Bonus Non-Coffee Latte!)

Pumpkin + Coffee = LOVE

Coffee shops sure know what's up but some PSLs (Pumpkin Spice Lattes) are just made better than others. Here are some reviews of the ones I've tried along with my favorites.

Friday Fashion: Video Edition

A "sweet" & cute video shoot.
Watch in HD!

Halloween Masterpost

Searching for last minute Halloween ideas? Here is a compilation of all our Halloween posts.
DIY Halloween Paper Crafts "Ulzzang" and Zombie Makeup Tutorial DIY Kawaii Eye Patch DIY Horn Clips DIY Claw Nails Be safe and have a   Love,

Halloween Special: DIY Claw Nails

Calling all witches, vampires, and other supernatural creatures of the night: here's a spooky look for you that will require no magic spells at all!

Claw nails are all the rage in fashion right now but they're also great for the creepiest, scariest night of the year.

Halloween Special: DIY Horn Clips

Seeking to make your Halloween a little sharper?

These simple horn clips get to the "point".

Halloween Special: DIY Kawaii Eye Patch

Plain ol' black eye patches are boring. 

Here's a kawaii alternative.

Monday Meals: Saturn Cafe

Lookin' to go on an extraplanetary adventure?

A blast from the past, Saturn Cafe is a fusion of old and new with its retro decor but vegetarian menu.

Super Sunday: Basic "Ulzzang" Makeup Tutorial (+Zombie Bonus)

"Dying" to look cute and creepy?

Here's a ~unique~ attempt to show you how.

Tuesday Tasties: Apple Pie Smoothie

A healthy and tasty twist on an American classic dessert.

Monday Meals: Anh Hong

For local Berkelians, finding good Vietnamese food within their little college town is a daily struggle.

Luckily we've bitten the bullet, trying many a number of mediocre pho noodle bowls, to bring you our favorite Vietnamese place in Berkeley. It was a difficult job but someone had to do it, am I right? Har har har.

Super Sunday: DIY Halloween Paper Crafts

Time to decorate for Halloween without breaking the bank.

Here are two simple paper crafts to get you into a "spoopy" mood.

Friday Fashion: Geo Tri Color Lenses

Circle Lenses just in time for Ha-Ha-Halloween! What up what up! -DJ scrub sound- It's PuchiPuriRIN Pudding (눈u눈)v Today we’ll be reviewing my latest circle lens arrival from pinkyparadise!

Monday Meals: Little Plearn Thai Kitchen

With the vast number of Thai places in the Berkeley area, Little Plearn holds its own.

Staple dishes like yellow curry and the hot and spicy noodle soup are a perfect way to satisfy your Thai food cravings.

Super Sunday: DIY Autumnal Flower Crowns

As the color of the leaves change, your flower crowns should too.

Follow this easy and affordable tutorial for fashionable fall fun. 

Friday Fashion: Ultimate MILKBBI Sweatshirt

After weeks of bearing the chilly Berkeley weather, we are finally comforted by the infamous 'Ultimate MILKBBI Sweatshirt'.

Tuesday Tasties: Lemon Ginger Tea

As it gets colder and with cold season around the corner, what better way to stay warm and cold-free than with some lemon ginger tea!

Monday Meals: Musashi

Traditional Japanese comfort food that reminds you of home...

One of the only "authentic" Japanese restaurants in the Berkeley area that is both affordable and delicious. The cozy warm atmosphere lends well to the dishes that are just like mom would have made.

Monday Meals: Bette's Diner

Black n’ white checkered floors, red leather seats, and the smell of a good old cup o’ Joe.

A favorite in the Berkeley area, the diner’s long breakfast lines are notoriously long if only because its fluffy buttermilk pancakes are infamously delicious.