Tarte High Performance Naturals Palette - Eye Shadow Look

Los Angeles finally experienced a "chilly" winter night last night. I decided to wear my warm, "chilly night" appropriate open shoulder sweater from Forever 21. I used the "Tarte High Performance Naturals" eye shadow palette to create my look. This palette has all the perfect colors you need to create a really neutral warm eye shadow look.
 

   Tarte - High Performance Naturals Eye Shadow Palette

Winter in Paris

Winter in Paris...one word: COLD. Okay, two words: COLD AND RAINY. However, worth every minute! Paris has always been on my bucket list and I finally had the chance to go. It was quite difficult leaving sunny and warm Los Angeles where it was 75 degrees, to go to cold and rainy Paris, where the high was about 40 degrees every day. I will say though, it was nice to experience an actual winter! I'm so happy I got a chance to finally visit Paris and see the Eiffel Tower with my own eyes.

 

Champs-Elysees 

 

 Versailles

One of two non rainy days of my trip. How beautiful is this place! 

Versailles

Selfie with the Louvre Museum

Headpiece is from Target. Kept my head so warm! 

Louvre Museum

 Armenian Khachkar inside the Louvre. So proud to have seen this! (I'm Armenian)

 

Chateau de Pierrefonds

 This looked exactly like the Beauty and the Beast castle. It was one of the most magnificent things I have ever seen.

Chateau de Pierrefonds

Don't be fooled by the blue sky. It was FREEZING.

Chateau de Pierrefonds

Moet and Chandon

We drove to Champagne to take a tour of the facility and have champagne tastings. Couldn't decide which one I liked more! Both please!

 

  

Moet and Chandon gift shop

Eiffel Tower

My favorite crepe was at a cart right outside the Eiffel Tower next to the carousel. Banana Nutella crepe for the win!

 

Eiffel Tower (filter)

 Galleries Lafayette Shops

How pretty is this! It was super crowded but worth going to.

I think my next Paris trip (if I'm that lucky) will have to be in the spring or summer. I'd like to experience Paris at a time when I don't have to wear a million layers and look so puffy!

Suzy Balian - Monster (Original Song) on YouTube

A few years ago, I had a horrible part-time job. I had a supervisor who was very rude and disrespectful to me. At that time in my life, I was writing songs left and right. I was so frustrated at this job and with my supervisor that I came home and started writing a song. That song became one of my favorite songs that I've written called "Monster." 

I will admit that I haven't written any songs lately and I feel so guilty. I have so many emotions bottled up that I know would make for amazing songs. I hope to get back into writing again. Hope you enjoy my YouTube video!

Watch Video on YouTube

Maroon 5: Pit Tickets at the Forum

Last night, April 4th, 2015, I got to experience one of the most amazing nights ever. I saw Maroon 5 play at the Forum in Inglewood, California. I have been in the Maroon 5 fan club for over 10 years now - 10 years! Since then, I have seen them on pretty much every single one of their tours. I was able to get fan club presale tickets to the pit a few months ago, and since then, I have been counting down the days to last night's show. I made sure to get there super early and I am telling you, the long wait was worth every single minute. 

The first time I heard a few snippets from "Songs About Jane," I fell in love with their sound immediately. Their music was exactly the style of music that I would write back in the day. I am so glad I decided to join their fan club years ago and I know I will be a loyal fan for life.

I made sure to put my phone away for most of the night and just savor every single moment. Moments like this don't happen all the time and I had to take a deep breath and soak it all in. I live for nights like this...great seats to see a band I love and backstage passes (one day!!). I truly had the time of my life and I would not have traded that moment for anything!

My YouTube Cover of "Fancy" by Iggy Azalea Ft. Charli Xcx

I realized I loved rapping when I first heard Nicki Minaj rap on Usher's "Little Freak." (I only rap for fun!) Ever since then, any Nicki Minaj or Iggy Azalea song I hear, I try to learn the rap as best as I can. This time, I actually learned the entire rap for "Fancy." Check it out!

Sunset at the Beach

How beautiful is the beach? I got to watch the sunset today in Marina Del Ray and it was so wonderful. It felt peaceful being near the water, hearing the sound of the waves and feeling the nice, cool breeze. The sky was a beautiful orange and pink color and it got even prettier as the sun started to set. It was a great way to end my day!

My YouTube Cover of "Perfect" by Pink

I did a new YouTube Cover of "Perfect" by Pink with my friend. I love this song and I think it sends out such an amazing message to everyone who is going through a tough time. Just read some of the lyrics from the chorus, "Pretty, pretty please, don't you ever ever feel, like you're less than, less than perfect. Pretty, pretty please, if you ever, ever feel, like you're nothing, you are perfect to me."

I love doing YouTube covers because it serves as an outlet for me. We all have crazy lives with work, school, family, etc. When I do a YouTube cover and play the piano and sing, it's that one moment I can just get away and focus on what I really love...MUSIC! Hope you enjoy this cover and check out my other covers as well. Thank you!

My YouTube cover of "Oh Mother" by Christina Aguilera

Here is a YouTube cover I did a few months ago of Christina Aguilera's "Oh Mother." It's truly a beautiful song and I really wanted to cover it. Check out my other covers while you're at it. Enjoy!