Music I've Been Loving! (August 2014)

Hi guys!

I apologize for being so inactive. Junior year is really busy for me and I don't have much time to spare on social media. So, I'm gonna jump right in and tell you songs I've been listening to a lot this month!

1) Don't Stop - 5 Seconds of Summer

2) Bartender - Lady Antebellum

3) Turn Down For What - DJ Snake & Lil Jon

4) Maps - Maroon 5

5) Habits - Tove Lo

6) Partition - Beyonce

7) Problem - Ariana Grande Feat. Iggy Azalea

8) Die In Your Arms Cover (Justin Bieber) - Ariana Grande

9) Crazy Beautiful - Andy Grammer

10) Violin - Amos Lee

11) We Both Know - Colbie Caillat Feat. Gavin DeGraw

12) Moonshine - Sara Haze

13) Boom Clap - Charli XCX

14) Miss Firestarter - Midnight Red

15) Fancy - Iggy Azalea Feat. Charli XCX (This is my song)

I hope you check these songs out if you need new music in your playlist. Thank you for reading!

Ootd: Back To School Outfit! (13 August 2014)

Hi guys!

It's been a long time since I did an Ootd. I posted this on my instagram too so check my Instagram out at: itsjennyzhu.

Gray tank top with pocket - Old Navy
Plaid skirt - Hollister

This is my back to school outfit and it seriously looks so simple but it still looks good at the same time! I got quite a few compliments so I hope that this gives you some inspiration if you're going back to school soon!

Thank you for reading :)

Mac Prep + Prime Powder Overspill and How I Dealt With It

Hi guys!

So one day, when I wanted to use my Mac Prep and Prime Transparent Loose Finishing Powder, I had a heart attack. I found out that the majority of my powder spilled out. It was probably because I brought it to Vietnam with me and the container was rolling all over the place. It's really depressing.

Well but I can't just sit there and cry. It was impossible to dip a sponge or a brush in and continue to use the powder because the powder would just get everywhere and I'm wasting even more of it. So I took an unused pepper shaker and used a tiny spoon to transfer the powder to the shaker. I know this pepper shaker is slightly too big but I couldn't just ignore the problem because it was bothering me so badly. If you're facing a similar problem with your loose powder falling out, a better way would be to use a sifter jar like this which you can probably get at Sephora:

You could also use any tiny spoon like a medicine spoon or a coffee spoon too, but I probably won't put those spoons back into my mouth even after washing them.

I hope this helped if you are dealing with a similar situation! Thank you for reading :)

Singapore Beauty Haul 2014

Hi guys!

When my dad visited Singapore, he kindly helped me pick up some things. I actually got these quite a while back in June but I never got to blog about them. I will do a quick review on them right here if I have used them. 

I ran out of facial cleanser so I decided to try out the Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash. I don't have perfect skin and I get pimples every now and then, and I have major breakouts when I have a lot of stress from school. I already have some acne scarring so I'm hoping that this will really help to stop acne from forming. I have started using this already and I really like this formula. You only need a tiny amount and it turns into a lot of foam. It's also unscented and it does not dry out my face like some other facial cleansers do. 

I also got the Maybelline Color Tattoo 24 Hour Eyeshadow in 15 Audacious Asphalt. My dad actually got the wrong color; I wanted Silver Strike but I guess I could work with this. I have not used it on my eyes yet since I don't really use eyeshadow on a daily basis and this is a darker color so I would only use it when I have to go out at night or something. 

I got another tube of the Nivea Essential Care Lip Balm. This is my all time favorite lip balm so far. I feel like I talk about this all the time and I definitely recommend this!

I decided to try out the Mac Prep + Prime Transparent Finishing Powder. It is a loose powder and I have started using this but I feel like it makes my face look a little cakey... I'm guessing that it's probably because I apply too much when I use a powder brush and I am looking for new ways to apply my powder. I will get back to you guys when I try out different methods. The good thing about this is that it is transparent so I don't have to worry if my skin color changes throughout the seasons, not that it changes much though.

The last thing that I got is the Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gioia EDP. I have been wanting this perfume for a really, really long time. I absolutely love this perfume and it's my new favorite summer fragrance. It feels super clean and fresh and a little citrusy. I'm really picky with scents and I'm someone who prefers fresh scents over sweet and fruity scents for the summer and this is why I love this so much.

I hope you found this helpful and thank you for reading :)

Da Nang, Vietnam Summer 2014 :)

Hi guys!

I recently went to Da Nang, Vietnam for a family vacation after I came back from San Francisco. It was a short trip and my family was just chilling at the pool or at the beach most of the time. Vietnam was seriously burning hot. I would start sweating once I left the hotel room. We stayed at Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa and the resort was really nice. 

I am gonna talk about some highlights of the trip.

We visited the My Son Ancient Ruins. I think it's really unique and it looks like something from Indiana Jones! It is also considered as a World Heritage site.

We also visited the Hoi An Old Town. It's rather similar to the old town I visited in Penang, Malaysia last December. If you're interested in my Penang trip you can click here. There were a few famous buildings of different families and a very popular "Japanese Bridge". Personally, I was very disappointed with the Japanese Bridge which everyone was so hyped up about. It's super tiny and there's honestly nothing special, so that's a disappointment. I didn't even bother taking a photo of it. Other than that, the town was rather nice and there were many locals doing their thing like making tourists Vietnamese drinks.

Yeah other than that, we mostly stayed at the resort because we are just so lazy and chill. But seriously though, the resort is really pretty. I added some photos from my iPhone too so excuse the iPhone quality :)

My brother is horribly un-athletic.

Summer vibes ☼

Deep shot by the beach.

#browgamestrong ✌

The night scenes though.

That is all I have! Thank you for reading :)