Ballet Tulle Dress
Bao succeeds once more in finding the perfect party dress. This particular black ballet dress is soooo cutesy, sooooo ballerina-ish and sooo Sarah Jessica Parker-esque – and that’s exactly why Bao fell in love with it.
This beautiful sleeveless dress is the perfect mix of the little black sexy dress coupled with a girly kick! It’s flouncy tulle skirt, scoop neck knit upper and ruched satin waistband is perfect for your hot date next week or even for a dressed up GNO and a round of cocktails.
Bao mentions that if there wasn’t a sash, she would wear a cute pastel colored skinny belt around the waist. Perhaps you can cut the sash off carefully…very carefully.
94% rayon, 6% spandex, Shell 1/2/3: 100% polyester, lining 100% polyester.
$24.80 at Forever 21
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Top Five Must Have Cosmetics for the Summer!
Summer is upon us. It’s time to give your makeup pouch a checklist of summer must-haves. Bao has compiled a special list of summer necessities. Check out her TOP FIVE FAVS that she won’t ever leave the house without!
1. Very Voluptuous™ Lip Plumper by Victoria’s Secret
Problem: Thin Lips
Solution: Very Voluptuous™ Lip Plumper
VS’ exclusive way to get deliciously full, supermodel-sexy lips, without a plastic surgeon. Innovative Marine Collagen Microspheres take lip plumping to the next level, instantly plumping and smoothing, while self-adjusting pigment creates a personalized rosy tint. Visibly reduces lines and wrinkles giving lips enhanced natural contour and tone
(search for lip plumper if link doesn’t take you directly)
Orig. $18. Sale $12.
2. Benefit Cute Concealer and Enhancer Set
It doesn’t take a makeover, just the Realness of Concealness, when a little perking up is all you need. This crafty little kit is a mini collection of Benefits’ most coveted concealers and enhancers. Why dig around your bag when you’ve got everything you need all boxed up.
Set includes: 0.04 oz Boi-ing, 0.03 oz Lemon-Aid, 0.09 oz Ooh la Lift, 0.09 oz Lip Plump, and 0.09 oz High Beam in minis.
Super cute!
3. DiorShow Mascara in Black
What it is: A cult-followed mascara that leaves lashes ultra thick, long, and curled.
What it is formulated to do: DiorShow Mascara is Dior’s original, must-have mascara that delivers ultra-glam, catwalk-length lashes. Makeup artists all over the world use this product to create the longest, thickest, curviest lashes ever.
4. Shu Umemura Eyelash Curler
Shu Uemura is gone but his legend is forever.
The one and only shu uemura Eyelash Curler is now even better! This iconic tool, adored by professional makeup artists and celebrities world-wide, has been redesigned to deliver the perfect curl with ultimate precision.
What it does: Perfectly measured and finely balanced, the new shu uemura Eyelash Curler is designed to ensure superior functionality and performance. The upgraded silicone pad in a new “mushroom” shape provides a protective, stay-put edge for improved safety and optimum curl. The new, patented hinge is specifically engineered to apply the perfect amount of pressure on eyelashes. The calculated shape, size of frame length and ergonomic handles ensure stability and control, while the curved angle suits all eye shapes.
5. Sephora Brand Eyeliner in Pure White
Sephora Brand Nano Eyeliner glides on smoothly and comfortably, creating a lovely line of color. Shea butter and rosemary extracts make this formula soft and easy to work with.
What else you need to know: Make impact with your eye look—this must-have comes in an amazing range of colors, for va-va-variety!
Bao’s Tip: White makes your eye color pop and eyeshadows appear more vibrant. Use on lids or lower lids (but not both at once).
Cute, Strapless, Tiered Floral Dress
I stepped into Forever 21 yesterday, and the new obvious craze was florals. Everything from bikinis to sandals was adorned in colorful floral prints. When I mentioned this to Bao, she looked at me like I was living in a cave. Of course, our dear Baoie already had a beautiful, flowery dress from Forever 21, altered to her fit and ready to go (how the heck does she know these things so soon??)
Anyway, the floral dress of her choosing was just lovely. It was a darker print (no pastels here) strapless, chiffon dress and tiered with ruffles for a girly touch.
Bao wears this adorable dress with an orange cardigan and a black and gold studded medium-sized belt (below). She mentions you can also wear the dress with a fitted or oversized menswear blazer or a leather jacket.
Very cute, Baoie.
$24.80
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Introductions are in Order!
I’ve just been blabbing away these past few weeks, but it looks like it’s time for some intros. I talk a lot about Bao, Mari and Alisa, but who the heck are these people?
Well, let’s start from the top. These three gals are my best friends for many years now. We’re simple girls living throughout LA and we all enjoy cute things, whether it be fashion, makeup, technology…pretty much ANYTHING cute.
Bao, aka Baoie, is our awesome trend-setter and dance machine. She’s a tiny, short lil one with a supreme sense of fashion. She also has some amazing pearly whites. Her claim to shame is going to Disneyland and not being able to find California Disney…
Mari, aka Mar, is everyone’s big sis. She takes care of us with magical beverages. She can sniff out cuteness light years away and her parties always rock. She pronounces “pancakes” as “pain-cakes” which I always found quite funny.
Alisa, aka Ari, is my bff since age three. She is the epitome of a Scorpio with a touch of Martha Stewart. Bet you never met one of those before. We are polar opposites. Why are we friends again?
I’m Cindy, the organizer/planner with an obsession for cute gadgets, diamonds and things like Milk Toof. A lot of people love to vent to me, and I can listen to their grunts and moans for hours. Sometimes I wonder if I’m just a nice, caring person or simply amused at other people’s misery. I hope it’s the former…
G is the techy, web guru working all the code behind the cuteness. He doesn’t get enough credit and for some reason, doesn’t want to be associated with this site. I can’t imagine why.
Please don’t hesitate to say hello sometime… <3 <3
We always have waaaay too much fun with our fobby poses.
Chloe ‘Myrte’ Sunglass Knock-Offs
June 23, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Accessories
Bao defines these Chloe ‘Myrte’ Sunglass knock-offs (above) as one of her classiest, most stylish purchases from Forever 21. They look almost exactly like the real thing (shown below). These adorable sunglasses are only $5.80. Like many other recommendations from Bao, these hot lenses WILL SELL OUT for sure!
real Chloes - cute but horribly expensive!
Click Here to Buy Knock-offs
Click Here to Buy Actual Chloe ‘Myrte’ Sunglasses for a whopping $290.00!!
childhood flames – cute blog
June 19, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Accessories, Fashion
Bao and I often discuss things via g-chat. Gossip, relationship issues, work crap and of course, she provides me with the latest fashion tips. Today while discussing Father’s Day for two seconds, she introduced me to childhood flames, a blog she follows religiously.
Take a look at our convo:
Bao: Cin?
me: Ya?
Bao: I got off at 12pm today : ) Bought my daddy somethin’
me: Oh crap, I gotta do that too
Bao: I got him a dirt cheap (but cute) 5×7 frame to put our picture in
me: Hahaha, maybe I’ll do that.
Bao: YEAHHH
Bao: By the way, look up childhood flames on Google. I really like her stuff!
me: Oh cool!
Bao: I LOVE what she picks and she’s fun. She makes her own clothes too and sometimes puts good recipes 
me: OOOO
Bao: She likes COOL people too
Bao: That dress, COOL.
me: Awesome, thanks for the tip! Imma post it 
Bao: YAY!
Wow, this blog IS really cute…like, cute cool…drool….
Click Here to go to childhood flames
Cute Glitter Flip Flops
LIVINGcute loves the Fabulous Finds section of Forever 21. The deals are second to none and you can find a lot of insanely cute items. Check out these stylish Glitter Jelly Flip Flops for example. They are CHANEL knock-offs (pictured below) and are priced at a fabulous $5.50!! How awesome is that? These sparkly flip flops will be perfect for the poolside in the soon to come summer months. (Thanks to Bao-Thy for the lovely find!)
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Cute Mixed Charm Chain Bracelet
June 2, 2009 by cindy
Filed under Accessories
Bracelets are cute. They totally jazz up a simple outfit and give you that casual but stylish look. So pull out your favorite skinny jeans and a simple loose, white tee and slap on this wrist candy from Forever 21. The thick, polished chain bracelet features a nice mix of adorable, dangly charms. And it’s only $6.80!!
Bonus Tip: Bao likes to wear Forever’s Mixed Charm Bracelet with a gold, oversized men’s watch for increased spunk.
8.0″ length with toggle closure.
Update as of June 22, 09: This item is now sold out at Forever21.com. Remember, Bao’s suggestions tend to sell out quickly so if you like them, we recommend you purchase ASAP!
How to Wear a Chiffon Blouse
When you’re feeling bloated or planning to get your grub on, wear this cute ¾ sleeve sheer chiffon top featuring a modern looking black and white print. Its v-neckline and peep hole front gives it a sexy feminine touch. Bao recommends wearing this with dark denim skinny jeans, large cinch belt (pictured below) and over-the-knee black leather boots. Finish your look by pairing your outfit with a yellow or another bright colored clutch.
-25″ approx length from shoulder to hem.100% polyester-
Machine wash cold
From our experience, Bao’s recommendations ALWAYS sell out quickly so if you want this adorable top, get it online at or rush to your nearest Forever21 location fast!
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Cute Piggy Ear Buds for Your Tunes
All the talk about the recent swine flu made Miley Cyrus want to eat bacon. We here at LIVINGcute would rather go for a nice walk while listening to our favorite iTunes with swine buds, aka Buta Earphones. Stick the piggy head in one ear and its piggy butt in the other! These headphones are made of extra-soft silicone and its “canal-style” delivers high quality sound. You can even choose from three cute colors (pink, white, black) while the ear bud sizes come in small, medium and large. Of course you would expect no less from the country that brought us Hello Kitty, sushi and square watermelons. 
