MID SUMMER TREND ACCESSORIES

Neutrals. camels. whites. soft pastels are all colors for this summer. The look this season is menswear meets picnic pretty. Keep your outfits casual and simple and make bold statements with these accessories.
1.Madeline Straw hat.
This hat is really hot in japan right now. It will go great with any bag on this list or a cute floral romper <3.>picture from forever 21

2. Briefcase as a Handbag
It has this menswear feel to it but still very feminine. I think fashion has played up menswear so much that I think now its just womenswear...like our own version of pieces that used to be worn only by men? do i make sense..? sorry about the ramble hehe..
Picture from net-a-porter

3. Cross body bag
I think this was the most popular of all trends this season...I've seen this trend on more people than any other accessory. Its easy to wear and gives the perfect " I'm a summer chic" vibe.
picture from urban outfitters

4. Drawstring Backpacks
These are really making a comeback this season! I can picture a girl bicycling or going on a boat ride with this on. I think its a nice change from the cross body bags.
Picture from TopShop

5. Basket Totes
Also big in Japan and Europe, These bags are the perfect representation of summer.
Picture from Saks Fifth

6. Oxford Flats
Im loving these but wish they came in a two tone color like sandy brown and dark camel. Im predicting you'll see these through fall too.
picture from payless

7. Strappy Wedges
Strappy wedges are the easiest way to dress up your look. The higher the heel the sexier, the more straps, the trendier.
picture from TopShop

so what did you think? I am new at this so if you have any comments please leave us some feedback! =)

Next post maybe some of my scrapbooking work or...another fashion one, we'll see ;).



love, Mel

5-Step Skincare

What I said about the room tour...well lets just skip that for now (:

Q:How do you get beautiful skin like Japanese & Korean (Asian) Women?
A:THE 5 Step Skincare routine !

Sounds like a long process right? actually not really I do it every night & morning & in the end i feel super refreshed! It's the best feeling before going to bed. haha Ever since i started the routine my face has stayed clear, smooth, and had drastically gotten lighter !! (: so just follow these steps...(& yes this looks like a lot to read but trust me its worth it !)

First tie your hair up or just make sure your hair is out of your face.

STEP 1. Double Cleanse (Double is used to say to make sure you cleanse your face twice a day, Morning & Night.)
I usually use Shiseido's Ultimate Cleansing Oil
If you want to buy this i suggest you buying the Shiseido Fun In The Sun Kit, from sephora instead. It not only comes with the cleanser & shiseido's super greatttt sunblock (i highly recommend) it comes with a sun protection eye cream which I LOVE to use as an eye primer.



but currently I use The Ginza Creamy Cleansing Foam because i got a free sample pack after buying Shiseido's Elixir white emulsion back in Japan.
another great product I used is Cetaphil's Gentle Face cleanser

Massage the cleanser in a circular motion while applying & washing it off.

STEP 2. MASSAGE&MASK (Used 2-3 times a week a massage cream or facial scrubs then a mask)

Currently I use Bodia Jasmine Rice & Rose Facial Scrub (to be completely honest I have no idea where you can pick this up unless you live in Cambodia :/ but its an amazing product & if I can find a way to sell it myself I will DEFINITELY tell you guys ! & since its pretty strong i use it both as a mask and massage.)

Other Products: St. Ives Apricot Invigorating Scrub (one of the cheapest & best scrub i have used) & for masks I like to create my own(i sense another post coming up haha (: ) or use elilanto skin care mask which i got in cambodia also when i find a link to buy it ill post it!

STEP 3. TONE
This one is simple just after cleansing or your mask use a toner
for a more organic feel & whitening effect i use fresh rice water or japanese sake.(any question about these please comment or just wait ill post up all the information youll need to know about it.)
after this i like to add I use Shiseido's Elixir White Whitening Clear Emulsion, an emulsion just a light moisturizer although not necessary I recommend it.

STEP 4. ESSENCE/SERUM
this is a concentrated treatmeant to correct whatever the product you bought is for you can get these at almost any higher end brand (shisedo has plenty) & dont forget to wait 5-10 to put on a moisturizer after applying the essence/serum

STEP 5. MOISTURIZER
Last but not least MOISTURIZER ! never skip out on this !
I use The Ginza Energizing Lotion but one of the best lotion I have tried is Olay it's in a baby pink bottle with a black cap haha (: EDIT ITS CALLED OLAY ACTIVE HYDRATING BEAUTY FLUID (ORIGINAL) LOOKS LIKE THIS





BAM! & your done (: I hope you found this useful & comeee back to support me & my sister. Also, please comment on what you think about this post. =)
<3 Stephanie

about stephanie

hm..my first blog ! but I absolutely suck at writing so I'll try to keep this short ! haha (:

HI. My name is Stephanie (to the left to the left thats me!) and I am completely obsessed with anything dealing with beauty. Natural face care is my favorite so keep coming back to check for the new tips ! I'll also have some nail/hair/make up/ect. tutorials ! & I'm thinking in my next blog I'll have a room tour so you can get to know me more & I'll fill you in with some tips to cover up those boring walls !

Just a small introduction for now so keep coming back to check our site to keep up with our beauty and fashion tips !

<3 TavyDa & co.

about mel

hello fellow bloggers! This is a lifestyle blog that me and my sister have just started because we needed something to pour our creative juices and thoughts into. My name is Melinda and im obsessed with fashion because to me, fashion is art. So i guess you can say im a pretty artistic person...just like every other women out there, i am experimenting and playing with my art.

My wonderful fiance and I

So im a huge fan of gossip girl style. Costume designer Eric Daman is an inspiration to me, and sometimes the looks itself are so entertaining that i dont even pay attention the story line haha. Well I've noticed that over the seasons, Vanessa's(played by Jessica Szohr) style has become more glamorous than ever yet still keeping that bohemian look.



So stayed tuned for my next blog where i will be showing you how to achieve Vanessa's look from designer to budget friendly.

<3, Mel