beauty
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She was beautiful…
…. but not like those girls in magazines. She was beautiful for the way she thought. She was beautiful for the sparkle in her eyes when she talked about something she loved. She was beautiful for her ability to make other people smile, even if she was sad. No, she wasn’t beautiful for something Continue reading
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Memoirs of a “Geisha” – A Maiko Makeover Experience in Kyoto
Just over a week ago we returned home to Hawaii after a 10-day vacation in Japan. From Osaka to Kyoto to Tokyo then back to Osaka again. Even with the threatening typhoon Lan and stormy days during the trip, it was still oh-so-amazing! To me, the most memorable experience was the opportunity to be a Continue reading
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Gifts for Mom
Happy May, everyone! One of my favorite celebrations this month is Mother’s Day, which is less than a couple of weeks away. Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14th. Of course we have to spoil her because she is supermom and every amazing thing about you, you most definitely got it from your mama! 😉 If you Continue reading
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Secret Tips to Combat Aging After 30
Well here I am. After talking about it for years, months, weeks, days…. I’m finally here. And yes, for those who have heard my daily rant counting down to this momentous event, this may be the last time I publicly acknowledge it. I however am not making any promises, haha! 😉 Anywho, in a haze of Continue reading
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The Power of Honey
There is something about Honey. No, not me, honey – honey. Like Honey, as in Honey Bee. Honey is one of the most powerful food on the planet. Besides the fact that it has a shelf life of almost forever, Honey is proven to have a vast list of health benefits for the whole body. It’s Continue reading
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Victoria’s Secret Paris
Victoria’s Secret just launched their newest fragrance, Paris. A limited edition and also the official fragrance of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, Paris was inspired by The City of Light, which VS also deemed as “the world’s sexiest city”. Victoria’s Secret describe the scent as “festive, crisp and sexy… captures the scent of Parisian gardens in wintertime.” Continue reading
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Marc Jacobs’ Honey
I received an email from Nordstrom this morning introducing a new fragrance by Marc Jacobs, named Honey. I remember coming across an article from WWD a few months ago (maybe May) about this, and I was so excited about it because of the name 😉 of course it became less of a priority, so I Continue reading
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Peacocks & Paper Cranes
These past three weeks of my free time I had spent creating beautiful accessories with special meaning and symbolism. Earrings and pens made from beautiful and vibrant Tibetan peacock feathers symbolizing beauty, grace, enlightenment, protection, renewal and good luck… Inspired by my lucky peacock decor that hangs in my living room, I wanted to share Continue reading
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AE Project Live Your Life
I am very blessed that in my profession, not only am I able to meet a lot of different people, but I also have the opportunity to see them grow, and make a difference in their lives. Some I work with for a short while, while some end up having a special place in my Continue reading
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Happy 30th Birthday, Susan Page Modeling!
Hawaii’s leading talent training and development center will be celebrating its 30th Birthday in April! Three decades of scouting, developing and placing well-trained models and talent in local, national, and international projects, Susan Page Modeling is without a doubt THE best modeling school and talent center not only in Hawaii, but in all of the Continue reading
About Me
A thirty-something-year-old girl living in a beautiful rock in the middle of the Pacific. Welcome to my little island of happiness. Sweet confessions spoken through blahblahs in this crazy, but beautiful world of mines.

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