Fabulous Beauty Reads Vol. 4
Let’s get right to it — the best SIX links that I came across in the month of December…
♥ Karena and Katrina at Tone It Up are fitness gurus who make working out so fun and feminine. Their routines are not as hardcore as some DVD workouts so I tune in when I don’t want to spend 40-50 minutes running or swimming. Their latest Love Your Body Series has a total body workout, an abs video, and a leg exercise.
♥ This is not so much beauty-related but it’s definitely a very healthy dish that is good for keeping shippy shape — Grilled Fish With Sundried Tomato Relish is so yummy and fresh. Even the hubs gave it two thumbs up and the best part is there’s almost no clean up necessary.
♥ Introducing my sister’s new K-Drama review blog, The Fangirl Verdict, not only because it’s so engaging and well-written but I know lots of Asian cosmetics lovers also happen to be K-drama fans. Go say hi to my big sis!
♥ Have you heard of the new beauty blogging group, Makeup Wars? I’ve really enjoyed reading the first installment “My Favourite Beauty Items” on the blogs who are participating. I found a whole bunch of awesome sites to follow now. Tine from Beautyholics Anonymous also started her own Blush Fiends series with two other beauty bloggers.
♥ A beauty industry insider’s perspective on why most beauty box subscriptions flop by Chasing Elixir was a fascinating read. I know my blog’s namesake is Beauty Box and I wish I could change the name but I’ve had it for almost five years now…
♥ And I can’t let a link love list be without a YouTube beauty guru mention and it’s Essie Button who’s a Canadian living in London. She is so hilarious and her cheery personality will snap you right out of a bad mood. She’s also very down-to-earth and unpretentious with good taste in makeup.
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Woo! Thanks for the mention – what a surprise!!
I’m gonna go brag about this on Twitter 
I love Essie Button too! Her wit is amazing and she’s so down to earth
@kfangirl: haha!! I had to mention my da jie’s blog!!
@Barbra J: Great – you know what I’m talking about!! She can be so funny and entertaining…love her!
i love reading the post about beauty boxes!! thanks for sharing! Glossybox pulled out after launching for one month in HK lol
Thanks for sharing all these great links! Tone it up sounds like a great site, must check it out =)
Love from the NaNa girls xoxo
@Jenni: Glad you found the beauty box link interesting. It’s so hard for beauty box subscriptions to really thrive. They usually kick off with a bang but the subsequent months get increasingly lackluster…
@NaNa: Thanks for stopping by and glad you found Tone It Up interesting. Karena and Katrina are so fun and inspiring!
Woohoo! Your sister @kfangirl posted your web link on her Twitter and here I am. How I wish we live near… I love your website and it is so DANGEROUS! In a good way
Oh, yeah, I know who Essie Button is. She is too cute, but I have not watched her for months.
@Nelly: Thanks for coming by to say hi!! Glad you like my blog
@Sandra: Yes she is, isn’t she? I stumbled upon her when Ingrid from Missglamorazzi mentioned her in a favorites video and been a fan since then. I’m always looking for new peeps to watch on YT…;) Who do you watch at the moment?
Honestly, I watch only you! Haha! And, I watch sporadically some videos when I am looking for a review, but that is pretty rare. More often I watch some cooking videos, such as making a healthy juice, or something new as an inspiration. I am not sure how I stumbled upon Essie Button’s videos. No idea. I guess someone mentioned her somewhere. Yes, she is interesting, and so cute, and I love her voice, but I am not into searching for new beauty products, so I do not watch such videos anymore. You are an exception because I love watching you.
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@Sandra: Aww thanks sweetie. That is nice to know – I feel very flattered and surprised! Yeah I’m also kind of branching out into watching non-beauty videos like comedy, relationship advice, DIY crafty projects etc.