Sunday, November 27, 2016

Current Favo(u)rites

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! 

xx

Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Shop-lot factory

Had a fun day at work today! I wasn't in the office per se as I went on what Hanif, the person in charge of production (also incredibly funny), would say "Tour". Kinda felt like it too!

We went to our stockists first and brought shoes for them to restock. Got to meet Kak Su at BVII even for a lil while! Then we went to KLCC because Nelissa has some shoes stocked there in Isetan. Hanif drove in to the loading bay and he kept laughing at me because I was genuinely really fascinated! From Marks and Spencer to alcohol suppliers, everything! The loading bay btw is huge. It's massive, and the lift stinks like rotten fish. Maybe 'cause it actually carries fish on a daily basis. I forget that Isetan has a whole grocery department downstairs so there were a lot of food going in and out. And we went into Isetan through the back rooms where all the employees hang out. Felt kinda cool?? 

Then we went to the factory where they make some of the shoes. I thought it'd be in this huge space, like as big as the Willy Wonka one. It wasn't. It was a shop lot but extended to two floors. You won't know this about me but I have this intense fascination on how things are made. I am endlessly curious as to how ANYTHING is made. From lipsticks to roof tiles, I love seeing the process of production. For me, it's like physically seeing how 2 and 2 adds to 4. So the trip to the 'factory' was an incredibly insightful one. From how they slap the Nelissa Hilman tag on the soles and stapling leather onto the heel, I was in * a w e *. Genuine awe. 

Wasn't there for too long as we had to rush elsewhere but here are some photos I managed to take.

This mak cik was so friendly and nice, I actually spent some time listening to her stories as she continued gluing things on. 








I love learning more and more things about retail and fashion as I work with NH so things like these excite me. Whenever I can, I always pester my colleagues and even Nelissa herself sometimes about the industry and the whole start-up culture. Would love to blog about it but need to be working more to do that haha!

So close to the weekend already, yes!!! I'm definitely getting myself churros this weekend.

xx

Sunday, November 13, 2016

Donald Trump and boys at Uniqlo

It's a glorious Sunday! I woke up at blissfully at 11 today, and only because my grandfather had called me. I'm about to go get ready to go to OU in a bit because I've run out of facial cleanser. 

So, this week USA got themselves a new president. I didn't follow the US presidential election because well, I wasn't interested in it. I did, however, feel just as anxious to know who was going to occupy the White House for the next 4 years. And ???? Donald Trump ???? I don't have to know much about politics to know he' not just unfit for office, he's also ridiculously intolerable! The things he has said about minorities, about women, about immigrants, about Muslims, about everyone other than white people!!!!! It's vile and it's something I haven't come to terms with. I don't think I will. But on the bright side (can I even call it that...?) it's been highly entertaining to see comedians and talk show hosts give their two cents on the results. I love how passionate they are in denouncing Trump, as they should. Best thing about the Americans is that they say whatever they want to say even if it is on national TV. Something I think maybe should also be implemented here (without anyone having to be jailed for). I spent my whole day yesterday watching about a thousand Youtube videos of the ladies at The View were (Whoopi and Joy are my new favourite people btw) and Stephen Colbert, Bill Maher, Russell Brand, and so many others talk about how inept Donald Trump is. There's that tiny beam of hope that he somehow makes an effort to show he deserves that position...? And not talk bat shit crazy things like a lunatic??? I don't know, one can dream.

I spent the day today strolling around OU by myself. Being a frequent OU goer, I know weekends are when half of Klang Valley goes there so I opted to make my life easier and not spend half an hour on parking and grabbed an Uber instead. Wanted to get three things; facial cleanser, churros and doughnuts. Managed to get the facial cleanser from Etude House, no one was at the counter at the churros place and Big Apple closed down! Devastated because I was really looking forward to eat something sweet! Also, something I realised, Uniqlo has some of the cutest employees. I thought it was just the one that I frequent but they're everywhere! Not Abercrombie hot but geeky cute like how you'd think a Uniqlo wearing boy would be. Go to a Uniqlo and keep an eye out and let me know if it's the same. Because really, they're quite easy on the eyes. 

Oh! You know how I went on and on on how much I love Girl Boss? Well then this week I came across an article about how Nasty Gal was going to file for bankruptcy. IMMEDIATELY, I questioned all that I read in that book! I was kinda angry because after reading more articles about Nasty Gal, I discovered so much shitty stuff that was going on with the upper management and how Sophia's ego post-Girl Boss became so inflated that she became distant with the very brand she built. Their ill-treatment towards their employees was atrocious and it's kind of a nightmare. If all that's been reported is true then they kinda deserve it. Karma, people!!! Don't treat people like shit!!!

Ok I'm going to go make myself some really spicy ramyeon and watch some shows before I head to bed. 

Have a great week ahead and be nice to people! And moisturise! 

xx

Sunday, November 6, 2016

SoKo Photos

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Late as usual but need (!!) to have this on my blog to share and to immortalise. I have this irrational fear that all my photos will disappear one day. It happened when I was 12, I brought my dad's camera to a Standard 6 dinner and that was the first time I had ever dressed up for an event. I had my hair straightened and even had blusher on! Had such a great time and took so many photos of my friends. Can't remember what happened but I remember it being such a fun night and when I wanted to see the photos the next morning, they were gone!!! Gone!!!!! Turns out my brother had fumbled with some of the settings on the camera and accidentally deleted everything. I was furious and cried. Ever since then, I've gone the extra mile to make sure my photos are still in tact. Hard drive is good and all but I mean, you can't ever lose anything on the Internet so posting it on my blog is like extra free security. 

Also, I miss Seoul terribly. Next time I go (because there WILL be a next time), I'm going to go visit during the colder months. Looks cosy.

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DAY 2
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DAY 3
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DAY 4
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Our favourite place after a whole day out. I'll gladly recommend this place to anyone who is looking to go to Seoul. Ridiculously convenient place (has a convenient store just downstairs and is linked to the Hongdae station which you can take an express train from Incheon Airport) and so well kept! Loved it!

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DAY 5
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A mountain of all their show costumers... I know, I cried too. 













Too much shopping bags so she gave us a trolley. CUTE!!





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DAY 6
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Myeongdong at night is so lively and happening and beautiful! Because yes, I personally find obnoxiously bright and loud shop signs beautiful.

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DAY 7
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FINALLY ALL UP! Phew. 

Ok work tomorrow, talk soon! 

xx