Have you ever tried a lip product that claims to be completely transfer-proof, only for it to end up everywhere anyway? I FEEL YOU! That’s why whenever I find something that actually works, I stick with it. This time, I want to talk about nooni, the viral Korean lip oil everyone’s been obsessing over lately. Is it just another trendy lip oil, or does it actually stay put? Let’s dive in!

WHAT IT IS:

nooni is a K-beauty brand known for delivering high-shine, non-stick hydration with a subtle tint. It's formulated with botanical oils, and it comes in 16 different shades (6 new shades). Each shade has their own benefits depending on our lip concern. 

PACKAGING:

It’s a petite clear tube featuring a soft brush applicator, with the shade name on the lid. It includes safety seals on both the outer box and the lip oil itself.

TEXTURE:

Lightweight, non-sticky, smooth texture with a glossy finish.

RESULT:

I chose Appleberry and Applecherry on purpose because I was looking for a tinted lip oil. When I first applied it, the color looked subtle, but it quickly deepened thanks to its pH-adjusting formula. Just 1 to 2 swipes gave me long-lasting color that stayed on all day. While the glossy finish eventually fades, the stain stays put, and it’s completely transfer-proof! I’ve tested it while eating and drinking multiple times, and the color never budges.

Appleberry gives a bright, warm-toned red finish, while Applecherry is a bright, cool-toned pink. Both are super hydrating, and Applecherry adds a gorgeous plumping effect!

PROS:

- The lip oil is safely secured inside its packaging

- Lightweight, non-sticky, smooth texture

- It has 16 shades with different benefits

- Economical

- Transferproof

- Long-lasting color

- Very hydrating

- Natural look, perfect for every occasion

CONS:

- Only comes in one size (0.12 fl)

Now I understand why this lip oil has become viral, they really understand their customers' needs! I've been wearing this lip oil every day now. So, if you have the same issue as me, I highly recommend this lip oil for you to try!

Rating: 5 out of 5 (highly recommended!)

Price: $15 (0.12 fl)

Find the product here:

nooni Appleberry

nooni Applecherry

Also read: Sulwhasoo First Care Activating Serum

What's one accessory you can't live without? I'll go first - BAG. Even though I'd love to collect bags, I try to be wiser and more selective because I don't want to just follow trends and then end up never using them anymore. Hence, when I found this cute Boston bag (some people call it a duffle bag) on Amazon, I paid attention to its features, materials, and customer reviews. Here's why I ended up purchasing it:

1. Compact Size

The dimensions (22x7x15.5 cm) are just perfect for me as a petite lady (5'1"). It's not bulky and fits everything, such as a bifold wallet, phone (iPhone 17 Pro Max), AirPods, hand sanitizer, passport, small mirror, sunglasses, and 2-3 lipsticks. It comes with adjustable crossbody straps too!

2. Compartments

Call me OCD, but I like my stuff well-organized. That's why I always prefer a bag with compartments, whether big or small. This bag has card compartments and also a small compartment inside the bag. It has two magnetic snap pouches at the front and back sides of the bag where I can put lipsticks, eyeliner, and a small mirror.

3. Base Studs

4. Convertible Design

Who doesn't know this one of the most popular Christian artists in the world, Forrest Frank? Known for his songs such as Up, Good Day, and Your Way's Better, Forrest Frank is super popular right now, especially among younger people. I still remember when he was still with his duo, Surfaces, with their hit song, Sunday Best (it was a long time ago in early 2019), and I followed his Twitter to keep up with their new songs. 

Long story short, my husband and I have been listening to his songs for a few years, and he surprised me by getting us tickets to Forrest Frank's Jesus Generation Tour in St. Louis. I was beyond excited, of course! First, I had really never been to a concert with a huge capacity. Second, I've been a huge fan of Forrest Frank's music (I mean, I know almost all of his songs!). Third, I got to watch the concert with my husband, such a blessing!

As someone who just moved to the United States, obviously I really want to explore and try everything - including online shopping. I feel like Amazon is the top choice among all online shopping platforms because we can basically find everything there, and the product will arrive within 2-3 days or even sooner if we use Amazon Prime. After creating a new account several days ago, I finally made my first Amazon purchase - a purse!

After spending more than an hour scrolling through which purse I like, I decided to purchase this shoulder/top-handle bag. It arrived within 3 days during daytime and I was so excited to unbox it soon! It surprised me how good the quality is! It has gold hardware with 4 studs at the bottom part, a zipper closure, and a small compartment inside. Watch the video below to get to know more about this cute shoulder bag!

It has 22 variants, check out the details here

1. A-line Mini Dress

Similar dress: Green Mini Dress

2. Lightweight Material

Similar dress: Halter Neck Chiffon Dress

3. Delicate Print

Similar dress: Blue Polkadot Dress

4. Midi Dress + Classic Pumps

Similar dress: Floral Sundress

I still can't believe it's been more than a month since I moved to the United States! It feels like a life restart again because everything is different from what I'm used to. Thank God, I truly enjoy life here in Missouri, especially the people and the weather. There's not so much pollution compared to the city where I lived before, that's for sure.

Several days ago, the ladies of my husband's family arranged a bridal shower party for me. I truly had no expectations, but one thing I knew for sure, they put so much effort into doing this. On Saturday morning, they came to our house and asked me to hide because they were going to prepare for the party. After only a few hours, they allowed me to come out - they turned the garage into a beautiful tea party! I couldn't believe they made it perfect, I couldn't help but burst into tears.

I would say it's a very sentimental moment for me because I am far from my home in Indonesia, but they truly treat me well as a new member of the family. It was one of the best days ever in my life. We spent the afternoon tea with some foods, sweets, games, and a lot of gifts. 

I am showered with love! Truly blessed to have my mom-in-law, grandma, and my twin sisters. Don't you think they are really talented?

They decorated the tables with a lot of pictures of me, my husband, and our families ❤️

I met my mom-in-law's best friend, Ashley. She's very friendly!

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A pre-wedding photoshoot is tricky sometimes, especially when your partner is not into the camera and you love the camera. Yeah, I feel that situation. I am blessed with a man who doesn't really care about his look on the camera, but it also challenges me when we plan for our pre-wedding photoshoot. Did I get stressed? Obviously. This moment only happens once in a lifetime, of course, we want to make it memorable and sweet. So, since we successfully passed this phase, I am urged to share with you my pre-wedding photoshoot tips so you can make the best of it.

1. Set a budget

First things first, budget. Make sure you and your partner have discussed the budget for the photoshoot, including the photographer, videographer, studio or photoshoot location, outfits, and stylist (if you prefer to use). For my fiancé and I, we are very blessed to collaborate with Indonesian photographer and videographer based in Surabaya, MATE. They specialize in pre-wedding and wedding photoshoots and I can tell that they're really professional and friendly. By collaborating with them, of course, it cuts the budget for the photographer and the videographer, plus I am my own stylist. Super blessed!

Notes: When you do research for the photographer, make sure their portfolio aligns with your dream photoshoot.

2. Create more than one moodboard

Going with one concept is fine, but you can't expect what happens in the location. Hence, opt for more than one concept so when the first plan doesn't look satisfying, you can try with the second plan. For my fiancé and I, I made two concepts: West Meets East and Alpha and Omega. I brought those concepts because he comes from Western culture and I am from Asian culture, and also, he is the firstborn while I am the lastborn in the family. 

On the set, he initially wore a cowboy hat, but it turned out the location was not as good as we expected, the sun was also too bright, and the cowboy hat doesn't really represent a cowboy. Thank God we still have more moodboards, so we can go ahead with another one. 

Notes: I use Pinterest to collect the references, then I put them on my Google Slides.

3. Do not follow trends

Stick to what will everlasting instead of following the trends because trends will fade with time. Imagine if you hang your pre-wedding photo on the wall and you did it based on the current trends (for example: Y2K trends), 10 or maybe 20 years later, you might find it weird or silly. For us, we stick to simplicity. Plain background, homey studio, neutral color scheme, so the photos will be more focused on our moments, not the ambience. Please remember that the location is just to support your photoshoot, not to become the center of attention.

4. Communicate with your photographer team clearly

Explain your ideas, concerns, and difficulties at least a week before the photoshoot. Make sure they are aware of your insecurity, for example, I prefer my left side profile rather than my right side, and I also asked them to speak in English because my fiancé cannot speak in Bahasa Indonesia. 

5. Build mood with your partner before the photoshoot

I still remember that time in the morning, I was quite cranky because of a lack of sleep (I stayed up all night to make the bridal veil, lol). Thank God, my fiancé really knows how to win my heart. He comforted me on the way to the studio until my ice broke, so we could have a very good connection during the photoshoot. Trust me, your mood truly impacts the result (watch the video below).

I hope these tips are helpful, and if you're still waiting for the right one, don't worry. Keep praying to God to prepare you and your future husband or wife, so by the time you meet them, you know he or she is the one from God. 

Here's the result of our pre-wedding video by MATE team, enjoy :)

xoxo,

Chelshea Flo