Current favourites!
I haven't done a post on this in so long so I thought I'd update you and future self on what I've been really loving and enjoying this past few weeks.
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Music
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OK so I'm absolutely jiving to Bruno Mars' new album. My favourite and most repeated track is Finesse. It's very reminiscent of the 90's boy group vibe and I just cannot get enough of that song. To the point where I didn't even give Korean songs a chance the other day! And that's pretty major in my book. And I've been listening to Honne and they're really up my alley. They're like The Neighbourhood almost? My favourite is Good Together, such a fun track to listen to.
In terms of the Korean music sphere (because how can I ever forget?), I am really liking the slower songs. I only just recently discovered Urban Zakapa's
'I Don't Love You' from watching a drama (will get into that later) and it's sooooooo good. Given the rather slow melody, the lyrics packs a punch and it's quite emotional also. Me, emotional song lyrics? Love it! I also love Jay Park's new '
Stay With Me' and Hyolyn's new track featuring Jay Park '
One Step'. So happy she has a new album out - truly one of K-Pop's current biggest and best divas!
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Fashion
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Stripes. I'm crazy for blue and white stripes as of late. Iman reckons I have too many and tells me off for buying more but I can't help it! I'm also obsessed with silver, gold and other obnoxious metallics. They're my new favourite things to see and grab when I'm out shopping. It's a fun addition to the normal outfit. Hah, I say all this without actually having a single metallic item in my life but I WILL! This is a promise in itself, you just wait!
And mules! Oh my God, give me my mules in all colours and material, I need them in my life! I only have one good one from Charles & Keith in black suede. I wear it to death. It has a low block heel so it's really comfortable to walk in, but most of all it's so conveniently stylish. It's such an easy way to perk up an outfit and I mean, it's a slip on so you save on so much effort. I loveeeee mine and want to get more.
Both from Mansur Gavriel
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Beauty
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Blush. Blush. Blush. I am allllll for blushes. And I only have one! I love the rosy look on my cheeks. I've mentioned this before but it hasn't really changed. I don't even wear much mascara and brow pencil/powder anymore. Probably because I'm always rushing in the morning so I don't really bother. But I must must have blusher on. Just gives life back to my face. I don't do bronzer because I don't really like how patchy it goes on my face.
I love my Dolce Vita from NARS and am looking to buy a more orange toned blusher for the sake of trying. And I also totally suck for missing our Sephora's Black Friday sale. I did manage to, however, take advantage of Colourpop's free international shipping the other day and got myself more goodies. Can't wait for them to arrive!
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Dramas
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Sigh. Moon Lovers was good in its early stages and it's largely because I was highly rooting for Kang Haneul. It got really lousy by the end of it and I just only watched for the sake of just staying til the end. It got dry and the plot just lost it. I desperately need him (Kang Haneul, henceforth referred to as 'soulmate') to be in a leading role in a romantic drama next time I see him. He is magic. On the eyes and as a character, he is beautiful! Definitely new favourite actor. But then again I say that about a lot of Korean men...
Now, I'm currently absolutely enjoying Weightlifting Fairy : Kim Bok Joo. It's centers around student athletes and it's so ~ adorable ~. I cannot say enough about how I love Lee Sung Kyung's dedication to her role. She put on 5 kgs (she was a fashion model and she is stunning) for it and she really gives a 110% to be Bok Joo, this goofy little girl who is rough as they come but melts at a cute guy, holding an umbrella for her. It's the little things and I really admire how she's trying to prove early doubters that she's up for anything for her roles. She's played the bitchy character in the past so I'm very happy that for her first leading role, she's this sweetheart who is not your stereotypical damsel-in-distress. She's literally and figuratively strong and ugh, I just love female roles like that. Strong-headed, determined and doesn't take a beating from anyone. It's definitely not a heavy drama and I highly recommend it. ALSO, Joo Hyuk is such a treat every week. I can't get over how handsome the guy is. It's actually painful to see these two beautiful lead characters on screen. Hurts my self-esteem.
I'm also watching 'My Wife's Having An Affair This Week'. Stars Ji Hyo (also known as the only female on Running Man). It's about... well, affairs. It's not as cutesy and fun as Weightlifting Fairy but it has its comedic parts. It tells a story of a couple who is going through a tough time as the husband discovers that his wife is committing an affair. And to see how they endure the storm. My first time watching Sun-Kyun's acting (he's the husband) and I'm a new fan. He acts frenzied and distraught so perfectly! I empathise with him of course but he's such an endearing character and I am really enjoying watching him act.
Not a fan of 'Entourage' which is disappointing to say the least. Was looking forward to it so much and it's nothing but a bunch of guys who have nothing to do but walk around together??? Haven't started with Legend of The Blue Sea. REALLY looking forward to Hwarang because Park Seo Joon (lead of She Was Pretty) and Go Ara (Reply 1994) have my heart and I can't wait to see their chemistry on screen. It's going to be off the hook, I can already SMELL IT FROM HERE.
I didn't know what to make of the Korean drama system in which they only produce a drama for
one season. Something I wasn't used to as an avid American TV drama fan before. Although I'd love to see how my favourite characters in my favourite Korean dramas go on to do more than just a season, I think it's pretty brilliant that they only have 16-20 episodes to really tell a story. And it just means more opportunities for more actors to be in more dramas. I have
Dramabeans bookmarked because I often go there to read drama reviews and drama news. It's actually really thrilling to hear new dramas being made and see who's being pitched to star in it. If you're a K-Drama fan and don't know what Dramabeans is, then well, what have you been doing?!?!?! Best thing ever to happen in K-drama land. Go!
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Instagram
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Some Instagram accounts I really love these days. I really admire people with excellent taste for content curation on their social media. It's art, people!!!
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Ok phew so that's all for this post. Long and chatty but feels like I haven't updated this blog properly in so long so this was needed. At least to me.
Have a great day, talk soon!
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