Sunday, August 21, 2011

Girly Rock

Girly Rock

D G sheer lace blouse
$161 - theoutnet.com

MuuBaa black jacket
€400 - welikefashion.com

Cotton bra
$12 - tillys.com

Ash black wedge
$220 - coggles.com

Hello Kitty bow ring
$24 - fredflare.com

Murati star stud earrings
$18 - yesstyle.com

TopShop metal ring
$20 - topshop.com

Earrings
$9.99 - modcloth.com

Dorothy Perkins stone ring
£6.50 - dorothyperkins.com

Hello Kitty belt
$26 - hottopic.com


Park Jin-Hee/Lee Shin-Young wears Ash Pink Ankle Booties in The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry

So, I've been trying to figure out who these...


... are. I also left in a view of the candles just so we can all muse together on how much of a fire hazard romance can be ;P.

But after a few days of googling and getting creative on how a retailer/designer would describe these, I found them today, naturally on a bootleg website. All the same, finding the bootleg helped lead me to the original which... is wildly out of stock everywhere. I'm kidding. But this particular version...



...is very likely from a few seasons ago. The drama itself came out in 2010 and you know how quickly fashion moves. What? Season's over? Okay, no one will want to buy this anymore. Toss! -_-

You can however buy this one...


Ash Pink Ankle Boots - $130
The studs are flatter in the original and silver whereas in the current version, well not current since these are also out of stock in a lot of places, you can only get silver on the other colors. Still they're pretty cool (even if they're not in my size D: small feet, pout). I'm going to search around for more places you can get them. It's reminding me of when I was searching for those Adidas sneakers earlier last year.

Oh right, Park Jin-Hee wore these in a lot of episodes of The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry. I understand why, it's a very good choice for an everyday shoe. It's casual but edgy and different yet you don't compromise the heel. 

The title's kind of funny, eh? I wasn't going to watch it because I was thinking it'd be typical and there'd be all this irritating judgemental crap going on but I decided to give it a go and I was delightfully wrong. It wasn't typical and it addressed a lot of issues that people go through in the whole life partner game. So the irritating judgemental crap was there but it was discussed not thrown in completely for drama purposes. I recommend.

Saturday, August 6, 2011

My Experiments with Water Marbling My Nails ... so far :)

It turns out I'm not that good a cook.
Haha, I'm kidding. I cook fine. Mind you if I had burned myself, trust me I wouldn't be blogging. Finger poking posts sounds painful...
But anyhoo, this is my prep before dunking my fingers into my water marble design :) A lot of people have said that they still don't manage to avoid getting nail polish on their fingers. The way I do it I manage to only get it under my nails so... I millionth that. Of course me being me I also manage to get it on my wrist or something and every time it's a mystery as to how it got there.


I apologize but this happens to be the best shot I could get of this particular nail. It's about time cameras come with a makeup/nail polish setting. But yes, this is my favorite water marble so far, I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. My next manicure is going to be this x10 (and with better pictures -_-).



Sorry if these are a little busted, I did them in a rush to show you guys how many options you have with water marbling. It's really on you. You can play around until you find something you like. You should definitely mess around with colors until you find a combination you like.

That all until next time :)

Hair: Current Youtube Video Obsession, Haircut Story, and latest Inspiration Pics

So, I've been putting off important things like workout, sleep, study, etc. Workout is happening. Sleep, somewhat... except for today! Or tonight, whatever. Study? Don't talk to me about that or I'll drown in a puddle of my ambitions (NEED TO HIT UP THE LIBRARY)

But yes, I'm supposed to be sleeping but instead I'm watching hair videos on Youtube and blogging o_O. So in an earlier post I had said I'd post current Youtube video obsessions from time to time.

So here we are... (Also, scroll all the way to the bottom if you'd like to skip the long hair ramble and go straight to the inspiration pics)



Actually this one has been my obsession for some time now but I actually did it quasi properly today and let me tell you, it was awesome. It was so cute it made my really strange haircut look lovely. I definitely recommend. If you have short hair or are a guy... grab a victim. That's what I do when I can't try something on myself. It's great to have sisters...

Right, I called my haircut strange. You know, my haircut is great (I talk about this latest one way too often and the verdict is always different. You can ask Le Royal Best Friend.) except for one random section, well two since my head has two sides obviously, but yeah two sections on the side. They're the layers that don't really show since they lie under the crown hair. So imagine this, you have a perfect haircut... except two random bits of hair. This may not bother a lot of people (who cares, it doesn't show, etc.) but it bothers me. I'm a perfectionist and a neat freak and I still haven't forgiven myself for screwing up that section.

Here's how it happened. It's late, I'm a night owl so it's normal for me, but I'm in the bathroom cutting my hair, no wait, I was trimming it. Aha and a trim is what it'd be if I wasn't rudely interrupted. And then as I reach this magical section, someone tries the bathroom door. And of course I'm annoyed because one of the reasons I'm a night owl is because in the night most people sleep and I can have peace and relax and not be bothered by people who want to tell me to do stuff and have objections with me doing my own thing and not joining them in the circle of life or whatever other stupid philosophy of life they're running on (I love the Lion King). So I get annoyed and mind you we have two bathrooms but still I vacate the bathroom with my hair half cut since someone clearly has a preference for the one I'm in. I pace around my room irritably and debate just going to sleep.

Eventually, (I think, details are fuzzy now) I head back to the bathroom and even out what I've done so far. The next day I finish the cut. Oh I also did bangs for the first time. Those came out wonderful though I find hair in face terribly irritating. But at some point in all this fun, I am seriously distracted and cut STRAIGHT ACROSS instead of diagonal. Mind you, I was layering my hair. And I've done this before so I know I can do it. The thing is, when I get var thumbnail_mode = "float" ;absorbed in something and then I get interrupted, I get thrown way out of wack and end up with things like my current haircut. So I managed to fix everything except the random different size section cause obviously I have to wait for it to grow. Trust me, it's infuriatingly frustrating.

This is obviously ironic since, as I mentioned in a previous post, I've had super long hair like always. Haircuts, like actual haircuts, have entered my life during this past year. And it was always long without me even trying. Or maybe it was because I didn't get cuts past... hm... some grade in elementary probably. When it got gross my mom would chop off and inch or maybe two as it got longer sometimes more. And to me it felt like it grew back like instantly. And now that I want it to grow, her highness mane is taking her sweet time. Not really, I think I'm still getting an inch a month which is a lot.

But anyway, I am now about to share some hair horrors with you. Which is why this blog is fairly anonymous, mind you, for moments like these. I'm kidding, but anyhow, there is maybe one, or two actually people who know me who know of this blog and to them I ask... to not read this post? I'm kidding, just don't decide you don't love me anymore <3

So... back when I had hair of dangerous lengths; longest length was I believe up to my waist? Maybe longer? Can't find that picture of it in it's finest state of neglect. But yes, those were days of true hair neglect. What I now consider neglect is just laughable compared to what I used to do (I deep condition once a week and wash/condition twice). It wasn't because I was trying to do anything specific with my hair. It was because I didn't like my hair and I thought it was too long (no, cutting it was not an option, trust me on this one) and I didn't know what to do with it and I didn't like how it looked on me. So I ignored it. My best friend can attest to this as well, I told her once or twice in high school that I didn't comb my hair until things got crazy. And if they were only a little crazy I'd just shampoo it and a lot of the major tangles would go away. I would just put it in a ponytail or a long braid or something and go. My shampoo schedule was based on when my hair needed it. The shampoo I used to use used to dry out my hair so I could go a while between washes. That is so not the case now... Conditioner? I didn't use it. At all. Instead I used crappy Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and who knows what other crap infused shampoo because I simply didn't care and that's what moms bought and put in the bathroom. I found my hair frustrating to the point where when I tried to do something with it and if it was more complicated than a half up half down then I'd actually lose my patience and give up. I wear a lot of ponytails now too but then I used to wear them because I didn't know what else to do.

Crap. I forgot to do my face mask. That has nothing to do with this post though, obviously.

But yeah so I was watching videos about growing hair tips and what not and I can't help but laugh at some of the tips. Not because I think they don't work but because clearly my hair grew just fine and fairly quickly without this stuff. Getting trims every six to eight weeks? Try once a year. Getting 8 hours of sleep? I've been in school for most of my life so far, fat chance. Even in high school when I didn't study I didn't get enough sleep. And I ate all kinds of random stuff so yeah so much for healthy food. Though dark greens, dairy, eggs, wheat, that stuff has always been in my diet so maybe that helped. The dairy in particular I have a lot of. Maybe it was genetics, maybe it was luck. Maybe it grew out of the sheer power of how badly I didn't want it to.

Anyway, now my hair is three inches away from hair victory (BSL) and six inches away from me growing out my layers and going for a blunt cut (it's nice to start from scratch).

And now... the latest in my hair inspiration folder. I apologize but I don't remember where all the pics are from so if they're from your site, let me know, and I apologize.
 
(Pic from Allkpop, i think)
The blonde looks good on Luna but what I like about her hair here is how her hair is parted to an extreme side of her face and her hair on that side is voluminous with a beach wave kind of texture. It may or may not be braided loosely in the back or maybe just in a lose ponytail.


(Pic from ASOS)
I've always liked having the hair that frames the face curled. I think it gives you a very elegant look. And side parts I find are usually flattering.


(Possibly from DailyMakeover, maybe from somewhere else?)
I'm a sucker for curls. I love curly hair and curly styles. Big curls like these are so (for lack of a better term) romantic and pretty. I also like how voluminous her hair is especially in the crown area and the fact that it is multi-toned. Stunning.


(Pic from Karmaloop)
This is an incredibly cute look and though it is common to do it with long hair, it has a whole different look when done on short hair. On long hair it would be maybe a little dressy or bold but on short hair it's playful. I've done this before with my shorter layers pulling my longer layers away and it's very cute.


(Pic from Me2day or Allkpop, not sure exactly)
There might be a lot of Dara pics since I like her style and in particular her hairstyles. This is a very cute cut, thinned out from the bottom with big heavy side swept bangs.


(I honestly don't remember, sorry! :()
Well that was quick. As much as I find bangs annoying, they look very cute. And for a person like me who is unable to get away from ponytails, they work. Like in this pic, they can make an updo very pretty. Of course if you have no forehead like me, your face may disappear. But that'll have to be a wager you'll have to make, won't it? Face? or hair...

(Pic from Allkpop)
I haven't forgotten about you, boys. Well I have, this is just a consolation prize. I'm kidding. But yes there hasn't been a dude related post in a while. I should get on that. Bangs I feel are very important to a guy's haircut. If you don't want to grow it long you can just play around with your bangs. Some slick it up or do a brohawk (that's the one that frat boys do, haha, I'm kidding... sort of ;). Hyungshik's are at an angle and jagged and seem to be coming from further back on his crown than usual. And it does look like either his hair back there is shorter or they slicked it up.


(Pic from Tumblr or somewhere)
Nowadays people are more into super straight and sleek and blah blah hair but I still love BIG HAIR :D. I swear they need to make a remake of Hairspray called Big Hair and make it about big hair. And dancing. Two of my favorite things, heheh. I was a little kid in the 90's so theoretically I've experienced more of the 90's in the 00's than I have in the 90's but I think they were a fun time. Though I feel hair like this is timeless, not a 90's thing but whenever I see big hair I have to go into my 90's big hair rant :).


(Pic from HellzBellz Blog)
His hair looks like soft serve ice cream. Now I'm remembering Sylvia from the Nanny asking Aunt Freida, "How do you achieve that height?" Kurt's hair is kind of like this though he has more gentlemanly waves in them haha. And his hair doesn't look edible. He does. I'm kidding, heheh.


(Pic from Lulu's... or was it ASOS?)
If this is the real hair color and not photoediting it's pretty awesome.  I also like those big curls. I also like how lately people leave their roots instead of dying them. Of course it depends but a lot of times it's very cute.


(Pic from Allkpop or Eiffel in Seoul)
It's Dara's brother! (And he is just as cute :) I like to call this Spyro hair. You know, Spyro the Dragon. It's not even that similar but for some reason I always remember (somewhat inaccurately, I might add) Spyro's hair looking like a flame on his head so when I see someone with this hair; Spyro hair. I like it, and I like how Thunder's hair is long from the back along with the flame hair and the sideburns are also long but not in that odd colonial beard style.


(Pic from DailyMakeover)
This is a very adorable side braid and I like how the hair is left out in the front. Also, Zoe Saldana is beautiful. A friend and I were discussing this earlier in reference to the reasons why we want to watch Colombiana. Also I like how her hair color seems to range from soft black to dark brown though it's obviously the light.


(Pic from Allkpop)
I would love to do this color but I think it would never stop looking like I'm wearing a wig. I also like her cut. I suppose I would look kind of like Storm... which is awesome :D


(Pic from Allkpop?)
LOVE LOVE LOVE this hairstyle. And again, it's really pretty how her roots are showing. I have a clear Dara bias and with good reason.


(Pic from Eiffel in Seoul)
Her hair is teal. Do I need to say more?


(Pic from Eiffel in Seoul)
A non gelled style. I love the volume and messiness of the crown hair. I think hair parted at the crown is very flattering in general.


(Pic from Kstyle or Allkpop)
I really like how Yubin has a little blonde underneath. It looks very nice with her almost mahogany hair. Sohee's hair on the other hand is another example of all the different ways you can wear a half up half down hair style.


(Pic from Allkpop)
I'm a big fan of Taeyang's hair. He doesn't switch it up much, it's usually shaved on the sides but it's always incredibly smooth (a word that describes Taeyang like it does no other). I like how it's slicked up kind of like flames. As for Daesung, this has to be his best haircut ever in life. I think it suits him incredibly well. More proof that bangs make all the difference. Though he looks kind of like Se7en here haha. That is definitely a plus ;P.


(Pic from somewhere...)
The somewhat textured, full, hint of wavy hair looks very good on Minwoo. I'm a big fan of this hair in general. I'm sure it's not too difficult to achieve with a blowdryer and some product. Though I never expected it, this hair color also suits him very well.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Who wants a cross body? (Current picks in bags)

I do, that's who. I think a friend and I had found a few nice ones at some nameless thrift store but naturally when we went back they were not there.


ASOS Contrast Handle Flat Lock Across Body - $25.86
I have my eye on this one (really, it's called across body? awkward) but am having a raging battle in my head about which color. You wanna hear?

"*Gasp* They have it in teal!"
"Oh, but this peachy red is quite nice too..."
"But we buy things in teal on principle -_- ..."
"But I've also been harbouring a soft spot for stuff that is peachy... and coraly..."
"Oh please. You were harboring the teal bias for like two years and you just now admitted that you like teal. So much for not having a favorite color."
"This is not about my contradictions. If we don't agree on something we're going to end up with two very cute bags and no money."

Too much I think. And just in case you were interested, my favorite water marble manicure so far has been a combination of teal, coral/peach, and a shimmery white. I will put up pictures as per Jasmine's request in the comments (or should I say comment, haha, love you).

Anyhow, this cross body has the perfect shape and I like the texture (or how it looks on my computer screen anyhow). We'll see which one I decide on. ASOS has free shipping both ways so I do have options. I foresee that I may end up getting the color that wasn't chosen later on anyway.


The Two Tone Zip Around Wallet in Blue by co-lab - $38
Wallet, bag, it's all down the same alley. The two are related. While some clutches and bags may be smaller than a wallet, I still wouldn't choose to use my wallet as the bag of the day but I probably wouldn't go anywhere without a wallet so where there are bags, there are usually wallets. Apologies, cabin fever. I like the two tone-ness of it all. And it's a nice cobalt-ish blue and the contrast with the camel is very bold and fun. Now let's decide: do we like those 38 dollars in our current beat up wallet or do we want a new funkier yet empty one? Haha.


The Plush Face Tote by Domo - $20
Domo! Look at that, the tote is 18 dollars cheaper and so terribly cute! No pun intended (though now that I think about it...). It has a velour front, hence the plush. I will just have to cross over to the dark side and buy a pink bag. What, they really do have cookies! And people who grew up in my house have no immunity to the lure of cookies. Ok, well some. All you have to do is look at your tummy in the mirror and you gain immunity to that extra cookie. The other four... oh well.

Push the Envelope Tan Purse - $31
See, I'm not the only one with puns. A friend and long standing shopping buddy of shopping buddies suggested that I might be cultivating a fondness for camel and similar colors. It's true. That aside, this bag looks like an envelope! How can you resist? I guess you can.

ASOS Lighting Bolt Clutch - $43.10It's a bright fun purple and has edgy fun cartoony lighting bolts on it. It's also a nice material and can fit a decent amount of stuff. Win win.


ASOS Clean Line Double Buckle Satchel - $43.10
This is sort of like a cross body because of its size and the strap. I like this material in bags and especially lately you can get them in a lot of cool colors such as this one rather than the typical black, brown, etc.


Joia Asymmetrical Foldover Clutch - $45
I like that this one has a detachable chain. It's also folder over which gives you the illusion that you can stuff it with stuff but really, if you stuffed it till the top it wouldn't foldover, haha



Merona Satchel - Teal/Purple - $34.99 or your local Target
Link's for the teal, btw though it'll probably have a link on the same page for the purple. I had a raging internal battle about these two too but the teal won. Again, it's that lovely leather (fake, which is good) material. I never know what to do with the straps on these bags because if you use them you randomly have handles dangling and if you don't then you have a random strap dangling. You could take it off but it tends to leave a big "strap was here" sign in its wake.


Ferrari Replica Shoulder Bag - $65
Now see, my laptop would look lovely in this. Well it probably wouldn't look anything because it'd be inside but oh well. I would save this for the days when we're toting my laptop around or going sporty. Today I did my scan of sports fashion apparel sites after a long time, post coming up (lots of them, lots!).



Puma Heritage Grip Bag - $76
Speaking of sports fashion... Can't go wrong with this shape though it's not for everyone. I'm one of those people but I do like this one. I like the Puma logo detail and the strap detail. Now how I'd keep it clean... well Mr. Clean hasn't failed me yet so who knows. I kid :P

I've been doing this post since yesterday! (I fell asleep, sorry) Now on to others.

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