As of late, I’ve been getting more and more into jewelry. When it comes to necklaces, simple is the way to go for me - there’s nothing more perfect than a few dainty necklaces stacked atop of eachother. The look is timeless! 

When it comes to rings, that’s when I allow all creativity to flow. Both minimal and statement pieces compliment a hand in the best way possible. There is nothing better than a chunky piece sitting parallel to a simple, dainty band; or even stacked on the same finger? Ugh, to die for! They level each other out so perfectly. 

I’m aware there are many jewelers I don't know of yet, but as I delve into my journey of accessorizing, Mejuri and Sammi Maria have been the curators of jewelry pieces to catch my eye the most recently. I’ve rounded up 8 of my favorite pieces from both sites, let me know what your fave is! 

S H O P   T H E   P I E C E S :

1. LONDON BOYFRIEND SIGNET RING  2. DOME CUFF  3. PARIS ORB EAR CUFF 4. PARIS ORB RING  5. MALACHITE SQUARE RING 6. THIN CROISSANT DOME RING 7. HONEY RING  8. DIAMONDS STATION NECKLACE 



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My Current Jewelry Wish List

Wednesday, December 4, 2019


As of late, I’ve been getting more and more into jewelry. When it comes to necklaces, simple is the way to go for me - there’s nothing more perfect than a few dainty necklaces stacked atop of eachother. The look is timeless! 

When it comes to rings, that’s when I allow all creativity to flow. Both minimal and statement pieces compliment a hand in the best way possible. There is nothing better than a chunky piece sitting parallel to a simple, dainty band; or even stacked on the same finger? Ugh, to die for! They level each other out so perfectly. 

I’m aware there are many jewelers I don't know of yet, but as I delve into my journey of accessorizing, Mejuri and Sammi Maria have been the curators of jewelry pieces to catch my eye the most recently. I’ve rounded up 8 of my favorite pieces from both sites, let me know what your fave is! 

S H O P   T H E   P I E C E S :

1. LONDON BOYFRIEND SIGNET RING  2. DOME CUFF  3. PARIS ORB EAR CUFF 4. PARIS ORB RING  5. MALACHITE SQUARE RING 6. THIN CROISSANT DOME RING 7. HONEY RING  8. DIAMONDS STATION NECKLACE 



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re·birth (/rēˈbərTH/) noun: the process of being reincarnated or born again. // the action of reappearing or starting to flourish or increase after a decline; revival.


It’s your favorite, most consistent blogger you follow and she’s back with more loose promises!!!!! Why is it that all I can hear is a roar of boo’s and feel the heat of all the side eyes I’m receiving from the other side of the screen? Yikes.


In all seriousness though, I’m so glad to be back. When I tell you I’ve been in this very position at least 50 other times this past year, it’s no exaggeration. Sat on my bed giddy with excitement, laptop perched atop a throw pillow, starting to type out my current thoughts - only to lose interest in mere minutes. I couldn’t find the reasoning behind it, blogging was something that helped me in the past, it was genuinely one of the main sources of my happiness. As time passed, that happiness had slowly been replaced with distaste, without me even realizing it.


After sitting down and finally allowing myself to feel and listen to these thoughts I had whirling around my head, I came to the conclusion that blogging had started to feel like a job to me. I felt I had to do it, it was something expected of me. Whereas before, it was simply a hobby, an activity I did that sparked joy inside of me. As more time went on, I found myself dreading my blog being brought up in my real life; “How’s your blog stuff going?” “When’s the next time you’re going to put a post up?” “Working with any new brands?” “How many followers do you have now?” “You should try blogging again, keep yourself busy!”. It was absolute torture having to act as though I wasn't struggling with it because I had been deemed Kristina the blogger that created content online and went to all these super cool events and got to collab with brands, rather than just Kristina. Now don’t get me wrong, the perks that come with being a content creator? Amazing!!! There is no denying that, but I think it was more of not being able to separate myself from it. I wanted to be more than just a “blogger”.

Fast forward to now, months and months later - a place I’ve found myself so many times before, the only difference being that I actually want to be doing this. I don’t feel pressured to come back because of anyone or anything, my love for creating is sparking back up. I can feel my blood pumping with excitement and my nerves jumping unsure of how much support I’ll receive in comparison to the years before. I’m ready to write about things I want to write about. I’m ready to post things because I want to post them, when I want to post them. I’m just ready and I hope you all are too.

Most of you know me as “The Ugly Girls Club”, a handful of you know me as “Hello, I’m Kristina”, but only a select few remember me as “Not Your Cup Of Tee” - my first ever blog name when I started back in 2012. I thought it was time we take it back to my roots, only this time stronger. I’ve drafted many of my old posts I felt no longer fit me, more may even come off in the future, but for now I’m content with where I’m at.



Hi, my name is Kristina and I’m the writer behind Not Your Cup Of Tee (NYCOT). I live in SoCal, I’m a huge animal lover, taking photos is one of my other many hobbies and I can never pass up a bag of hot fries.



Welcome to my rebirth.

Rebirth

Wednesday, November 27, 2019


re·birth (/rēˈbərTH/) noun: the process of being reincarnated or born again. // the action of reappearing or starting to flourish or increase after a decline; revival.


It’s your favorite, most consistent blogger you follow and she’s back with more loose promises!!!!! Why is it that all I can hear is a roar of boo’s and feel the heat of all the side eyes I’m receiving from the other side of the screen? Yikes.


In all seriousness though, I’m so glad to be back. When I tell you I’ve been in this very position at least 50 other times this past year, it’s no exaggeration. Sat on my bed giddy with excitement, laptop perched atop a throw pillow, starting to type out my current thoughts - only to lose interest in mere minutes. I couldn’t find the reasoning behind it, blogging was something that helped me in the past, it was genuinely one of the main sources of my happiness. As time passed, that happiness had slowly been replaced with distaste, without me even realizing it.


After sitting down and finally allowing myself to feel and listen to these thoughts I had whirling around my head, I came to the conclusion that blogging had started to feel like a job to me. I felt I had to do it, it was something expected of me. Whereas before, it was simply a hobby, an activity I did that sparked joy inside of me. As more time went on, I found myself dreading my blog being brought up in my real life; “How’s your blog stuff going?” “When’s the next time you’re going to put a post up?” “Working with any new brands?” “How many followers do you have now?” “You should try blogging again, keep yourself busy!”. It was absolute torture having to act as though I wasn't struggling with it because I had been deemed Kristina the blogger that created content online and went to all these super cool events and got to collab with brands, rather than just Kristina. Now don’t get me wrong, the perks that come with being a content creator? Amazing!!! There is no denying that, but I think it was more of not being able to separate myself from it. I wanted to be more than just a “blogger”.

Fast forward to now, months and months later - a place I’ve found myself so many times before, the only difference being that I actually want to be doing this. I don’t feel pressured to come back because of anyone or anything, my love for creating is sparking back up. I can feel my blood pumping with excitement and my nerves jumping unsure of how much support I’ll receive in comparison to the years before. I’m ready to write about things I want to write about. I’m ready to post things because I want to post them, when I want to post them. I’m just ready and I hope you all are too.

Most of you know me as “The Ugly Girls Club”, a handful of you know me as “Hello, I’m Kristina”, but only a select few remember me as “Not Your Cup Of Tee” - my first ever blog name when I started back in 2012. I thought it was time we take it back to my roots, only this time stronger. I’ve drafted many of my old posts I felt no longer fit me, more may even come off in the future, but for now I’m content with where I’m at.



Hi, my name is Kristina and I’m the writer behind Not Your Cup Of Tee (NYCOT). I live in SoCal, I’m a huge animal lover, taking photos is one of my other many hobbies and I can never pass up a bag of hot fries.



Welcome to my rebirth.
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Vanity Planet - a name incredibly familiar to those active on social media. Our first thoughts usually go to their super popular spin brush, but today we’re gonna take a second to check out their Oval Makeup Brush Kit.


This brush kit includes 10 different sized brushes that can be used for foundation, setting powder, concealer, eyeshadow, bronzer, blush, eyeliner, highlighter, brows, contour, lips and even skincare products!



When getting a product, packaging is always something I’m taking into account. I’m a sucker for detail! All ten brushes sit neatly in a sturdy, magnetic-closing box.



Every brush is tightly packed with synthetic bristles - let’s not forget to mention they are cruelty-free. 


The brushes are extremely soft and move well against your face, the actual bristle part was something I was impressed with right off the bat. The handles to the brushes, though, took a bit of getting use to. Initially, I felt as though they were a bit flimsier than brushes I had used before, but I was informed by my boyfriend (of all people!) that it was one of those “really good strong, durable plastics” - his words. After testing them out, I realized I had mistaken their flexibility that allows them to move with you for “flimsiness”. If you’re use to using regular makeup brushes, you’d understand why I had that little mixup.



As far as the color goes, I’m pretty obsessed. They are covered in a lovely shade of pink with the brands name on the lower part of the handle. 



I’m definitely going to be switching out some of my current brushes for a few of these and start incorporating it into my daily makeup routine.



Have you ever tried oval brushes, but you’re stuck on which ones to go for? Give these ones a shot! If pink isn’t your color, they have a black set as well. They originally retail for $99.99, but they were kind enough to give me a code for you guys to bring it down to just $30 - such a steal! If you’re interested, feel free to check out the brush set here and use the code HELLOIMKRISTINAPARTY to get the discounted price.


First Impressions: Oval Makeup Brush Kit

Wednesday, July 17, 2019


Vanity Planet - a name incredibly familiar to those active on social media. Our first thoughts usually go to their super popular spin brush, but today we’re gonna take a second to check out their Oval Makeup Brush Kit.


This brush kit includes 10 different sized brushes that can be used for foundation, setting powder, concealer, eyeshadow, bronzer, blush, eyeliner, highlighter, brows, contour, lips and even skincare products!



When getting a product, packaging is always something I’m taking into account. I’m a sucker for detail! All ten brushes sit neatly in a sturdy, magnetic-closing box.



Every brush is tightly packed with synthetic bristles - let’s not forget to mention they are cruelty-free. 


The brushes are extremely soft and move well against your face, the actual bristle part was something I was impressed with right off the bat. The handles to the brushes, though, took a bit of getting use to. Initially, I felt as though they were a bit flimsier than brushes I had used before, but I was informed by my boyfriend (of all people!) that it was one of those “really good strong, durable plastics” - his words. After testing them out, I realized I had mistaken their flexibility that allows them to move with you for “flimsiness”. If you’re use to using regular makeup brushes, you’d understand why I had that little mixup.



As far as the color goes, I’m pretty obsessed. They are covered in a lovely shade of pink with the brands name on the lower part of the handle. 



I’m definitely going to be switching out some of my current brushes for a few of these and start incorporating it into my daily makeup routine.



Have you ever tried oval brushes, but you’re stuck on which ones to go for? Give these ones a shot! If pink isn’t your color, they have a black set as well. They originally retail for $99.99, but they were kind enough to give me a code for you guys to bring it down to just $30 - such a steal! If you’re interested, feel free to check out the brush set here and use the code HELLOIMKRISTINAPARTY to get the discounted price.


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