Hey everyone! First off, I just wanted to give a big shoutout to my South Korean readers since I saw a huge spike of new hits after the CL video went semi-viral there. (Did I tell you guys about that? I guess some random guy yanked it off my youtube page and posted it on Cyworld/Nate, which is like Korea's Facebook, and it made it to the main page which is total craziness!)

You know how critical Korean netizens can be, but fortunately I also had plenty of lovely people who were kind as well and I feel so blessed by the new wave of supporters. If anyone from Korea is reading this now, 안녕하세요! ㅋㅋㅋ~ ^_^


Because of this, I was inspired to add a Translator widget to my sidebar so feel free to use it (although I know the Korean translator for Google is terrible!) I always think it's the coolest thing to see readers from all across the world and it makes me feel small like a tiny ant in a really great, humbling way.

Okay, enough blabbing and onto my OOTD video! Today was particularly chilly so I really bundled up. If you have been a long-time reader of this blog you'll know that my outfit is in typical "Winter Jen Fashion" style. I realize a lot of people who watch my videos soley subscribe to my Youtube so these are baby steps to introduce them to my fashion sense. ^_~ (Sorry about the shaking camera in the video!)

A few days ago I saw a tag going around on Youtube called "My Perfect Imperfections". It was started by AndreasChoice, and the premise is to list 3 things about yourself that you consider imperfections and 3 things that you like about yourself.

I don't know why but I always think it's really fascinating to hear about what others think are imperfections about themselves, just because it really humanizes them. Nobody's perfect and it gives people a chance to say, "Hey, I'm not perfect and here's why, and I'm still kinda neat and here's why."

I'm the type of person who gets really uncomfortable when commenters try to push me on some kind of pedestal because I am SO not that girl that people looked at and cooed over my whole life. I was never popular. Not even close! I was always that plain, dorky girl who was silly and never got too much attention other than for art and being studious. YAY FOR ASIAN STEREOTYPE TIME! XD I didn't even wear makeup until late in college so when people give me those types of comments I really just look at them (literally, stare at the typed words) like they are crazy.


That's not to say that I don't take compliments graciously, I really try to which is not always easy. It's more that I take the words I hear with a grain of salt because I know that for all the good or bad comments that may come my way, I know I'm still that dorky girl inside and that's the person I'm happy being.

So here's my Perfect Imperfections video. I hope you guys watch this one and, if you would like, make a video or blog response (which you are free to link to in my comments or youtube). :)

Missha Perfect Cover BB Cream #23
Urban Decay Primer Potion
L'Oreal HIP Cream Shadow Paint in 909
Urban Decay Naked Palette (Creep for lids, Buck for eyebrows)
Lioele All In One Gel Eyeliner
NYX Single Eyeshadow in Black
Mineral Magic Cosmetics Eyeshadow in Self Control
Aromaleigh Indelible Eyeliner Sealant
Shu Uemura Eyelash Curler
Sugar half-lashes in Angel
Lash Grip Adhesive in dark tone
Majolica Majorca Lash Expander Frame Plus Mascara
MAC Spaced Out Blush
Lioele Blooming Pop Cherry Tint
Lioele Blooming Gloss in Vanilla Pink
Circle lenses are T-Top Ice Flower Grey lenses


Eyes closed. I realized after editing that I didn't even use a highlight color. I didn't need one!


With my head tilted back a bit so you can see the full effect. Shadow always gets tucked under for monolidders, but I think it really works for this look.

I did have some people ask about my hair and I didn't do anything different, I just blowdried it instead of air drying it which tends to make it more straight and poofy. I think I may have used a bit of Garnier Fructis beachy paste stuff to style it, which I briefly talked about two years ago here.


I know this is a bit of a weird angle, but I thought it showed the eyes and lips off nicely. Gotta be more creative to show off the lid on monolid looks since the "in-between" blinks are so visually interesting. ^_~


And here I wanted to show off this really wickedly awesome necklace I received from Catherine of See Jewelry Online. It's pretty edgy without overwhelming the rocker-pretty look, imo. As soon as my friend saw this she got so excited because she had just seen something similar on Rachel Zoe a couple days before.


You can find the lenses from this look at http://www.pinkyparadise.com. Code "frmheadtotoe" gets you a free beauty gift with each pair of circle lenses ordered.

I just realized I forgot to post my Halloween photos up! Here's a few of them before it gets too late. ^_^

First up, me and hubby. I know everyone keeps asking for pics of him so here you are. He looks just like Cobra Commander. ^_~ Omg, I look so much taller here because of that hat and the platform heels I'm wearing. Awesome.


Here is my mother-in-law as a "mad housewife" from the 50's and she accessorized with a fake cigarette (which she recycled from last year's Amy Winehouse costume) and an empty bottle of wine which also says "mad mousewife". I wish you could see the colorful scarf headband she wore with the wig. :D Too funny.


This is my sister-in-law going as "The Birds". She had little blobs of fake blood here and there as well. ^_^


Her husband, Colonel Sanders. He also had on cowboy boots and I was giggling at his costume all night. Soooo good! (FYI he went as Mark Twain last year.)


My friends Assassin's Creed and his wife, a lamb. Ironic combo.


And of course, Scott Pilgrim. Gotta love Smashing Pumpkins. Hahaha!


My silliness reflected in his helmet. This face ---> ;D


And there were some ridiculously adorable decorations!


And lots of yummy, cute things!


We had a really fun time dressing up to be silly with family and friends this year. I was lauded for my *amazing* pictionary skills (lol) for girls vs. guys and girls totally won. I also won the prize for best costume. ^_^

And just to recap, here are all the Halloween looks I did for this year (click names for blog entries):

Lion Tutorial



Princess Jasmine Tutorial



Toy Soldier Tutorial



Gyaru Tutorial



If you happened to try out one of my Halloween tutorials, let me know! I already am a proud mama to the AMAZING Toy Soldiers, Gyaru girls, and Lions in my Facebook gallery so if you haven't seen it, check it out!

So tell me what you did for Halloween this year! Did you dress up? Hand candy out? Go to a crazy, packed party?