February obsessions

I used to think that it was just me who had crazy fad-like obsessions, but with Pinterest booming my shopaholic/DIY/fashionista/creative self has finally found somewhere it belongs! Most obsessions come and go. You go absolutely nutso for it for a while and then another new trend or obsession bumps the old one to the curb. So, that's why I'm declaring the following things my obsessions for February 2012 (even though some aren't really relevant to February).

1. PASTELS.

Um. So this would be where I describe my reasoning for this obsession but currently I am speechless and my mind is blown because I just love these colors so much! Pastels can be so cute, feminine, romantic, and even playful. Anything pastel - from clothes to accessories to furniture - I think is amazing! I believe my obsession is also fuelled by the fact that pastel colors bring on the thought of spring and summer (A.K.A. the sun and warmth!!)

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2. CHALKBOARD.

You know when you walk into a little cafe or a random store and there is a fantabulous mural? You take a second look and you're like, "Whoa! That's chalk?! Awesome!" Well, now imagine bringing that kind of fun into your house or to your party. This has Pinterest stamped all over it. And thanks to good ol' Pinterest, I have discovered so many DIY projects that involve chalkboard paint. I've seen chalkboard headboards, chalkboard party favors, chalkboard photo booth backgrounds, chalkboard furniture, framed chalkboards. Summary: want to make me happy? Send me a chalkboard!

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3. MY OWN STUDIO/OFFICE

This obsession should be categorized under 'my dreams for the future.' One day, I'd love to have my own space, nicely decorated of course, that is a place where I can release my creativity and work on my projects, business, and blog. For now, I just daze away at ideas I find on Pinterest :)

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4. SMALL, DAINTY JEWELRY

I normally don't wear any jewelry. It's not that I don't like the way that it looks. I just don't bother and sometimes having your ears and neck bare can be nice. I'd like to switch it up though and buy a few pieces that I could wear everyday and with pretty much any outfit. Lately, I've been eyeing simple necklaces and bracelets on sites like Etsy and Ruche.

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5. MAKEUP TUTORIALS

I don't think my love for makeup tutorials will go away. Of all my obsessions, it is a keeper. After all, how I learned to apply makeup and about beauty products was through YouTube. A few of my favorite beauty gurus are: pixiwoo, pixi2woo, JLovesMac1, DulceCandy87, kandeejohnson, MichellePhan and LuxyHair/EverythingLuxy. Here are a few of my favorite tutorials: