Braid with a feather.

Ever since I was little, I've always had this weird attraction to feathers. Every time I'd walk around and I'd see a feather on the ground, I'd wonder where that bird was right then and there. One time I found this amazing pitch black feather, but when I went to pick it up my friend told me it was disgusting -- and I, being the hesitant, unsure person I am -- didn't pick it up. Totally regret it. Anyway, that isn't the point of this post.

I'm in love with doing this new 'style', if it's even considered one, with my hair. It's so simple! All you need are a few see-through elastics and a bag of feathers that you can get for fairly cheap from any craft store. All you do is braid small sections in random parts of your hair, then tie the end with an elastic. Once that is done, you just take a feather and slip the 'quil' end through the elastic, and it should stay put quite well. You're done! It's unique, and so insanely cheap. I've found it looks best on straight-ish hair, as braids tend to disappear in my usual huge, curly mane. Have fun with this!

Giving away old jewelry!

So today while I was cleaning out my super old jewelry boxes, I tossed out a lot of rusted, old things I don't wear. I found a few pieces that were in fairly good condition and I thought it'd be a waste if I tossed them out -- so, I've decided to give them away! :) They're quite childish, as I was into the whole 'scene' thing a while back, but if you know anyone who'd like them, let me know and we'll work out a way to get the item shipped to you.

NECKLACES

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BRACELETS

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RINGS and EARRINGS

One set was broken, so I didn't include it.

Flipped over the earrings so you can see the colors on the back.

Leave a comment on my blog post if you want any of these~ <3

Hogwarts houses inspired makeup!

Hello everyone, long time no speak (or post, whatever). I come to you today with some fun I had in my little bathroom -- makeup inspired by the four Hogwarts houses. Without naming what they are, I'm sure you can guess which look goes with which house. So please, enjoy them! I may create video tutorials on them in the future if a lot of people like them -- we'll see. :)

The pigments were brighter in person. I just have poor lighting in my bathroom and a decent camera! I may post more looks in the future. Hope to update more!

And before I forget ... website!

I finally bought my own domain! This website just houses an online portfolio of my artwork. Check it out! If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

tanyab.me

'Asian' inspired salad.

Well, I haven't posted in a while, so today when I was eating dinner, halfway through I decided to take a photo. This is my favorite salad ever -- we make a huge bowl with my family and it ends up being two (or 3) servings per person. Totally fills you up and tastes amazing!

Picture doesn't do it justice at all. Here are the ingredients.

• butter lettuce (a good bunch)
• cilantro, handful (chopped)
• 1 cucumber (we used a Persian one -- a quarter of an English cucumber will do)
• corn (can be baby or normal, we used canned normal corn)
• 2 2x3inch pieces of Teriyaki tofu (we buy it from Trader Joes) OR you can use sliced pieces of chicken breast.
• 1 avocado
• 1 small can of mandarins
• crunchy chow mein noodles, handful
• a few slices of pickled ginger, cut in thin strips
• sesame ginger dressing (we used Annie's Naturals brand)

The instructions aren't that difficult. Simply cut up what needs to be cut up and toss the ingredients together. Feel free to add salt, pepper, or lemon along with the dressing. Enjoy! It tastes amazing, I promise -- and it's addictive.

Be my fan!

I now have a fan page for my artwork on Facebook! Go ahead and fan me if you'd like (please <3). I promise I won't disappoint!

Orientation -- what a day.

Yesterday was my USC orientation, and needless to say, it was BORING AS HELL. But insanely ego boosting. I've never heard so many compliments on my work in my life. I got my portfolio's reviewed by professors, and they were massively impressed. Bumped me up to higher level classes! Excellent! I even got to pick my schedule for the Fall, which is RAD AS HELL. I got some fantastic classes and I can't wait to attend.

I'm currently working on an online portfolio/website for all my pieces -- making it as official as I possibly can. We'll see how that goes. I have a feeling I have to learn Javascript and HTML all over again. Anyway, just a quick update -- more to come soon. Such a busy summer, I'm loving this. :)