Beauty Buffet Haul In Thailand

As a beauty lover I'm always scanning for luscious beauty goodies, even when traveling. ...Or should I say especially when traveling! I'm fascinated with discovering new products and beauty favorites in other countries. Whether it be skincare, hair care, makeup... Fellow beauty lovers are fairly easy to spot and I never turn down an opportunity to inquire and learn about favorite local beauty items or secrets.

So while traveling through Thailand I discovered the cutest beauty shop boutique, Beauty Buffet. They have over 137 locations and can be found at many leading department store plazas and malls. I went to the Central Airport Plaza location in Chiang Mai, down the road from Tesco (where I found Oriental Princess, but that's another post). The decor and displays were thoughtfully done in girlie shades of pink and white. The delicious candy land look of the store makes you feel as if you're shopping for desserts in a sweets shop.

The selection was just right, plenty of products to browse and swatch. But not so many that it takes up all your mall time. I was able to finish shopping in about 20 minutes, my husband was delighted. ;) The prices are affordable and after swatching several products I was thrilled with the quality as well.

Beauty Buffet Haul

Gino McCray Pink Passion 

Diamond Forever Eyeshadow Trio in Citrine

259 baht

Gino McCray Heritage 

Blusher in Sand Stone

$375 baht

Gino McCray Pink Passion

Sweet & Sexy Lipstick in Nude

295 baht

I plan to do a haul video very soon, so you'll be hearing much more about these products then.

Lots of love, 

xoxo Christine

Southeast Asia Travel Plans

There are two types of people that go on trips... Tourists on vacation. Travelers on a journey.

In 10 days, we will be embarking on a new journey, Southeast Asia. We'll be exploring Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, India... and any other countries and regions that time allows us to travel. We have 3 months to see and do as much as possible.

This is the 3rd time I've taken off with only a backpack to a far away place I've never been before. It was a spontaneous decision but long awaited for the right moment. I do extensive research on a region before I travel but I don't do much pre-planning other than obtaining the proper visas and vaccinations. I enjoy "winging" it and letting the adventure unfold as I go. While traveling, "Be sharp but not rigid." That is my motto. You need to be on guard against dangers, scams, getting ripped off, illness, disease, etc... but maintain a flexible schedule and path.

YouTube While I'm Away

I've been asked if I will suspend video making on YouTube while I'm traveling... I wouldn't dream of it! This is an experience I want to share with my YouTube family. We'll be filming and vlogging everyday.

I've also been asked what I'll film and if I'll still do beauty videos. The answer is yes, there will be plenty of beauty videos. Thai women, Indian women... really almost anywhere you go in the world girls love beautifying themselves. It will be exciting to learn about and try their favorite products, beauty treatments and tips. Not only will I be making beauty videos in every country we visit but we'll be filming everyday, that means unlimited vlogs!

Our Plans

We leave here June 3rd, fly from Maui to Oahu, then to Tokyo and finally arriving in Bangkok 18 hours later. We'll explore as much of Thailand as possible before heading into Vietnam and Cambodia. Next we go to India, most of our traveling there will be in Rajasthan and neighboring regions. We return to Maui in September.

Our friend is going to pig-sit Mitzi (our guinea pig) I haven't mentioned anything about the Moose lately because sadly she passed away recently, she was elderly. She lived a good long life and was spoiled rotten everyday of it, but still losing a pet is always heartbreaking.

As for our belongings, I've downsized heavily and everything else is going into storage. Another friend is taking care of our Toyota truck while we're off island.

I'll keep you updated.

xoxo,

Christine

How To Make Rose Gold Hoop Earrings

A classic pair of hoops in hammered 14k rose gold filled, sophisticated enough for an exquisite night out, versatile enough for casual everyday wear and edgy enough to spice up any outfit. Hoops are a staple in every girl's jewelry collection and rose gold is the hottest metal on the market!

Easy Step-by-Step Tutorial: How To Make Rose Gold Hoop Earrings

For This Tutorial I'm Using:

• 18 Gauge Half-Hard Rose Gold Filled Wire.
  Tip: The best wire gauge for hoops are 16, 18, or 20 gauge, the higher the number, the thinner the wire.
• Steel Bench Block
  (for hammering)
• Rubber Dampening Block
  (It's placed under the steel bench block for softening the sound of hammering)
• Chasing Hammer
  (flares metal and adds texture)

• Jewelry Tools: Round Nose Pliers, Flat Nose Pilers, Wire Cutters.
• Sandpaper
  (I'm using 150 grit)

Need help finding supplies?
As a full time jewelry designer I purchase all of my supplies in large bulk quantities from wholesalers, trade shows and gem shows. If you make jewelry as a hobby, then you may only require small quantities. In that case, I recommend exploring your local bead store, find out what they have to offer and if you can't find the wire or supplies you want, try ordering online from Etsy. There are many wonderful shops on Etsy that offer supplies at fair prices.


Love Jewelry? But Making It Yourself Isn't Your Thing?
You can always find us on Etsy. Michael (my husband) and I hand make each piece here on Maui. We have been designing and making jewelry full time for the past 8 years. Our Etsy store is PinkSoFoxy. Feel free to add us to your favorites and you'll be the first to know when we post new items.


I hope you enjoyed the tutorial! Thank you for watching and happy jewelry making!
xoxo Christine