Light Sabers, a Green Furry Thing, and Red String

Epik High released a new album recently, well actually a while back but I didn't notice until 2-3 weeks ago. They released 2 new music videos and I would say that they are by far, my favorite ones ever. EVER. You'll see why. Watch them starting from the top video to the bottom one. It will make more sense.

따라해 (Wannabe) by EPIK HIGH (Music Video)


트로트 + High Technology by EPIK HIGH (Music Video)

Pretty in Pink

As you guys know I am a sucker for anything with bows on them and that's pink. So when I saw this belt 0n http://www.forever21.com/, I just immediately want to get it.

Bow Front Belt $7.80
: A chic, matte faux leather belt with light texturing and a cute bow front push-through buckle.

- 1.5" wide, 4.0" H x 5.5" W bow

- SM fits 0-4 ML fits 6-10- 100% PU

- Imported ProductCode: 2066733774

Oh, wait a minute...that's red, pink. Aww, then I want the one in black!

By the way, sorry for not posting anything in forever. School started. And I've been so tired and stuff.

Timeless

Seventeen magazine did page about timeless pieces in fashion in their September issue and the four pieces that were talked about were pearl necklaces, the little black dresses, oversize black tote bags, and trench coats. The one that caught my eye the most was the trench coat because that is 1 out 2 of the things mentioned that I don't have, the other being the oversize black tote. I found a really cute one at Forever 21.com, I hope I can find it in stores though (usually when something comes out on the website, it already came out in stores).

Cedargrove Trench Coat
$32.80
: This simple lightweight cotton trench coat is the perfect solution when you need fashionable all-day style. Its shape is classically sophisticated and it features a smart double-breasted design, hidden front inset pockets, adjustable sleeve straps, and a removable waist sash.
- 32'' approx length from shoulder to hem
- Shell 100% cotton, lining 100% poly; Hand wash cold
- Imported
ProductCode: 2053537848

Look-A-Like: Anna Sui & Daiso

Yesterday was designer Anna Sui's birthday! So happy birthday Anna Sui!

So you remember my compact mirror obsession a while back. It was actually started by Anna Sui's mirrors. I just love the glossy black color of the mirrors and the rose patterns. Butt he one thing is that they are pretty expensive, about $25 for 1 compact mirror! But I would still look for them because I think they are just so pretty! But not just the mirrors, her combs, makeup cases all have that black rose print.

So when I went to Daiso a while back, I remember seeing similar mirrors that looked very similar to the Anna Sui ones but dirt cheap, like $1.50, $3, or $4. But I didn't buy one of them because they weren't foldable like I wanted but more like hand mirrors. But now I totally regret it and I hope I can go back to Daiso as soon as I can, which might be a while because it is a little far from me.
I haven't seen this one in person yet, but it has a rose and is folding so it has hope for my liking. It's probably $1.50.
This is the bigger version of the hand mirror I saw and this one was $3. I If I was going to get a hand mirror, I would get this one, but I already have so, I'll think about it.
The smaller version of the hand mirror. I don't know if I could be able to shove it in my bag though. This one is $1.50, a very good deal.
This is the mirror stand that's $4. I would get it if I didn't have a mirror on my dresser in my room. So not, it's not 1 of the ones I want to buy but still very pretty and Anna Sui-esque.

Celebrity Look-A-Like: 소녀시대 & NEWS

I shouldn't call this a look-a-like either, but I don't know how else I could put it. What do a female Korean idol group and a male Japanese group have in common? One thing is the backgroud in one of their MVs.

In NEWS' Akaku Moyuru Taiyou/紅く燃ゆる太陽/Burning Red Sun music video there is the polka dot background where they play around in.

In 소녀시대's Kissing You MV is the same, if not, similar polka dot background.

Metal Hearts

I have recently been looking for a new belt and at Walmart (yes, Walmart) while I was shopping for toothpaste, saran wrap, and CD cases, I found a black leather belt that looked almost like the ones (pictured above) from American Eagle Outfitters a while ago.

Coastal Scents Palettes

I just discovered Coastal Scents' 88 Makeup Palette and 78 Makeup Palettes today through random makeup videos on Youtube. So I looked further on these and I really want at least one of them now!

This is the 78 Piece Makeup Palette that's $18.95+shipping from Coastal Scents. There are 60 eye shadows, 6 blushes, and 12 highlighting and liner shades. I think I would get this palette if I had to choose between the 3 mentioned in this post because I am a beginner at makeup and this has more variety, not just eye shadow, but also blush and highlighters.

This is the 88 Piece Makeup Palette that's $18.95+shipping from Coastal Scents and judging from all the makeup review videos I have seen on Youtube, I assume that this works pretty well. This is also in Ultra Shimmer 88 Eye Shadow Palette if you like more shimmery shadows.

All Over the Place

That's where I havent been so far this summer, I've been nowhere special, yet. But this post will be all over the place as I write down whats happened since my last post. Hmm, I'm feeling quite list-y.

-I finally got a haircut. Not the shoulder length bob, but just re-layering and a trim. I kinda regret because once again, my ends are sticking up and its too thinned out at my neck. Hopeully it will grow out soon. The bangs I'm quite satisfied with it but can get into my eyes.

-I finally found and went to Daiso California. Turns out it was closer then I thought. I bought an eyelash curler that fit my eye (But the padded curling part is crooked. Oh well that's what I get for $1.50), two packs of stickers to stickerfy my phone, and a compact mirror. Not that much, I hope I can go back soon.

-I got Boys Over Flowers on DVD! And...it was $6 at Soyodo! Most likely pirated. It was kid of a waste though, since I was already on episode 23 when I got it, but the episodes were broken on http://www.mysoju.com/ so I decided to get it.

-My dance recital was on Saturday. I had 2 shows. 2 dances in the first show (1 tap and 1 jazz) and 3 dances in the second show (2 tap and 1 jazz). My parents only went to the first show and taped my dances...the ones I messed up in. And the show my parents didn't watch and film I did great on! I didn't mess up on anything! Now I have 2 costumes I have no idea what to do with. I can use the pants from my tap dance costume as pajamas, my friend suggested. And as for the big pink skirt for my '80s/jazz dance, Halloween costumes anyone?

-I helped out at my church's VBS. This actually happened before my last post but I don't know why I neer mentioned it. But I did, and I never regret helping out every year and the week before to help decorate. The kids are all so cute!

-I saw Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. I mean who didn't? And I realized I forgot a lot from the book. But so did the movie. I still liked it though. I went shopping after, the movie theater just being a few feet from the mall and I bought a pair of gold sandals.

-I actually read the books that were mandatory for summer reading. I'd never thought I could bring myself to read books that weren't about teenage romance or vampires over the summer. Just kidding. but these books seemed kind of, just kind of boring. So far, I finished The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd and The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I am half way through The Distand Land of My Father by Bo Caldwell and a few chapters into The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad.

-It's the top 8 of So You Think You Can Dance. I can't wait to see this weeks dances and Ellen Degeneres judging as it is the 100th episode of SYTYCD! I also want to go see the tour. It just happens to stop at the sity where I live! I hope I can go, I still haven't asked my parents about it though.

-t1enacious! Enough said.

So that much happened so far. Sorry for no photos! I usually love to post photos but I thought it would ruin the list layout I used this time. Also sorry for typos!

Shoulder Length Bob

So I have pondering whether I should get a haircut for summer because my hair has gotten pretty long.

And at first I wanted to keep the style I had, layers and sideswept bangs, but just to fix my bangs and get a trim. I tried to find pictures of celebrities with my hairstyles but no luck, you'll just have to use your imagination. The length of my hair is to about my armpit, the bangs are to the left and my hairline is about to the middle of my right eye. The layers start at my chin/jaw area and are seperated into about 3 or 4 layers.

But then I thought of getting a shoulder length bob, thanks to pictures from the internet of Nicole Richie and her gorgeous haircut. I realy like her haircut, but I don't know whether it would look good on me, and how it would grow out. It would just grow out to be a straight-across kind of style, which I really don't want after the bob.


So what do you think, should I go with the haircut or just get the same-old, fix my bangs and layer my hair again. I really need your help on this, I can't decide!

Unique Collaboration

I had to go to Borders to get some of the books for my mandatory summer reading list (Yes, it sucks.). So while I was in line waiting to pay, I noticed all the cool things Borders always has like cute little bookmarks, chocolates, wind-up toys, Moleskine notebooks, and candy. I usually don't pay attention to those things but today I found something that reminded me of my recent past in 2 ways. Guess what it was. I bet you can't, it's a tin of mints, but not regular mints...not at all.

The tin was a tokidoki tin! That reminded me of my past wantings of tokidoki for LeSportsac bags. But gosh, I never got 1 because they were just so expensive. I pondered about getting a fake one in Chinatown when I was in New York City, but it didn't look that nice (It was a fanny pack) and it was pretty expensive, even with my Asian haggling skills, for a fake bag. Then at the mall that I usually go to, there is a stand outside of the Sanrio store, that also had fake tokidoki bags, but that stand put really high prices for everything! So I didn't get. But now I have something that's tokidoki, authentic I hope!

I didn't discover the second thing until I opened the tin to see what it looked like. Inside was a mirror! I can't really explain so I will let you look at it for yourself at their official website, www.littlei.com. So how it related tomy recent past, so as you know since the beginning of 8th grade year for me, I have been wanting a little compact mirror, that was also unique. So I looked everywhere, and now when I wasn't looking I got one! It looks really sturdy too.

But I sure hope the tokidoki & Little i Mirror Mints collaboration is authentic because I didn't see anything in both of their website about this collaboration between them 2, so that means no pictures to show, boohoo!

But check out www.tokidoki.it and www.littlei.com even if this unique collaboration isn't listed on there!

Oh yes, by the way, the tin of mints was $5, a bit pricey for just a tin of mints, I thought at first, but I bought it anyway and I'm glad I did.

So You Think You Can Dance

So as a dancer, it was instinct for me to watch FOX's So You Think You Can Dance! Why am I finally telling you this? Because BoA's English song, "Did Ya" was featured in it. Asuka Kondoh danced to it to save herself from getting eliminated from the show because she and Vitolio (her partner) got the 3 lowest number of votes. She rocked in the dance if I could say so myself.
Start watching at 2:07.

If you want the whole song. It's really catchy!

5 Romeos & Juliette

So if you know me, you would know that I dreaded SHINee's comeback because of the song Juliette, but after watching some of their performances on KBS Music Bank, MBC Music Core, and SBS Inkigayo, I have realized that their performances are more than just the copied song. I love the dance, and now obviously I am not dreading their performances.

They just released their dance MV, which is all dance, no annoying Krystal Jung or Transformer-esque masks, just all dance. I watched it and now I want to learn the dance.

They are so in sync and together. They are very "charasmatic", but because of that"charisma" I like watching SHINee performances more than anybody else. they always give it their best and they never look tired.

So enough of my praising SHINee, I bet you want to watch the dance MV for SHINee's Juliette! They are all amazing but you should look out for Taemin, he is by far the best.

Forever 21

Also on the shopping trip today, I went to Forever 21. There were 3 things that I saw on the website that I wanted to buy. At the store I didn't find any of them, I have been walking out of Forever 21 empty-handed and pretty disappointed lately.

I need a compact mirror, and I really liked the rose, so I waited...and waited for it to be in stock, but I never saw it in stock at the store. I went to two different stores for it and still nothing.
I wanted this tank because...this might sound crazy...Sohee and Ye Eun of the Wonder Girls are on it! Ye Eun is the one standing the most to the left, and Sohee is the one standing in the center. For the pictures of the girls in that pose and clothes, go to http://www.allkpop.com/ and look through the archives, it's not that old. So I went twice and still no tank top.
I wanted this shirt simply because it had a heart and it had Snoopy. My friend and I have been wanting a Snoopy shirt since the celebrity endorsements (Super Junior, Big Bang, maybe SHINee) for the Korean brand Nii (www.nii.co.kr). Same thing, I went to the same store twice and no shirt.

I might try the stores again for the 3 things above, if I don't find them I might just have to order it online, which I really don't like to do.

Going Back...

...to Aeropostale! Today I went to the mall to return the pair of sandals I bought. I thought I was going to buy a bigger size of the same style of sandals but I decided not to. So when my mom was looking at plates and pots at a store, I snuck to Aeropostale because I had nothing else to do and it was close by. I haven't been in Aeropostale in a long time, not as many things fit my taste now, because they are mostly screen Ts and hoodies. But as I was walking around the store, a few things caught my eye. I think the main influence of the new need for the not-as-casual-as-t-shirts-but-still-pretty-casual kind of shirts are from Hollister Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch, stores that I also haven't been to in a while. But I recently went on a shopping/mall trip with my friends and re-fell in love with the clothes at Hollister Co. and Abercrombie & Fitch.
This was the only top I bought today. I needed more of the not-as-casual-as-t-shirts-but-still-pretty-casual kind of shirts. I realy like the plum color of the top and the ribbon and stitching near the buttons.
I liked the ties on the side but not the fake tank top underneath so I put it back. But still, an honorable mention.
I liked the flowery lace where the bottons are on this shirt but I didn't want white and the only other color was brown so I didn't get it. I also don't know what I would wear underneath of it because it seems really loose.

Passions

Bath & Body Works' Pocketbac Hand Gel
This stuff not only smells good, it also kills germs! I don't know how much more expensive it is than other hand sanitizers but it doesn't smell like alcohol whenyou rub it in (Does that mean it does not haveas much germ killing ingredients?). It was also five Pocketbacs for $5. They are really tiny, and I will admit that it is a little expensive, but before it was like $1.50/Pocketbac! That would be $7.50! I saved $2.50! I got Nectarine Mint, White Citrus, Warm Vanilla Sugar, Midnight Pomegranate, and Unscented. http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3610484&cp=2484525&cm_re_o=3AEw%20mzkw%208sv%20PPCjCmA_n.nCjCD%20uBy%20D%20VBgLwf_zg

Pretzels

Not the cracker kind, the soft bread kind you find at the mall! I usually don't eat pretzels at the mall, but today I just had to get one, or two! Pretzel dogs to be exact. One for breakfast and one for lunch. I have never ealized how good they were. I am getting hungry from just writing about it. I want another one!

Flip-Flops
I got a new pair of flip-flops and Old Navy today. I really wnated a pair of fancier flip-flops and the rubber ones I always love. I don't know if I should get a pair that's one size bigger because I think I would feel ore comfortable in a pair that's one size larger, I have wider feet too, so I don't know if I should keep them. http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/category.do?cid=5523

Hollister Co.
I used to not really like Hollister Co. that much because it was really expensive,but today with my friends, I really liked all the knit tanks there. It's perfect for summer, for me at least. I want to buy some, even though they are a bit on the pricey side for clothes. That's what the clearance section and outlet stores are for! http://www.hollisterco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/category1_10251_10201_12646_-1_12552

Celebrity Look-A-Like: Aaron Yan & Jung Ui Chul

I was just watching episode 11 where Ha Jae (Jung Ui Chul) comes in and basically saves Jan Di. I noticed that he looked like Aaron Yan, someone who I used toreally like when I like Fahrenheit. Not saying that I don't like them anymore though. I had to do my research about Jung Ui Chul, before I didn't know what his real name was. It was pretty hard to get a nice picture of his.

3 Songs

Lately these 3 songs hae been lingering in my head. I've listened to them before, but they never quite stuck, until this week.

Collide by Howie Day

My friends and I were talking one day about songs that made us cry before, and my friend said this song. We started singing it, and she changed her AIM status to "somehow find you and i collide :D" This song didn't leave as much of a mark as the other two songs did though.

8282 by Davichi

This song caught my attention when Isak sang "Give me a call, baby baby," during Pops in Seoul when she was talking about celebrities calling other celebrities to be featured in the songs. So she wanted to do it too so she sang it. Later that day, that one phrase that Isak sang was so stuck in my head that I decided to find the whole song. So I guessed it was 8282 by Davichi and I got it right. Then I requested it at S Radio Club, and the song got played less than one minute after I requested. Thanks DJ K!!

My Man by Davichi

I just clicked this video (on Youtube) in the related videos when I was finished listening to 8282 for the 20th time ina row. I immediately fell in love with this song, but I wouldn't really recommend the MV. Even though the English makes me laugh, I still love this song.

3 Songs

Gee Pants

So in my previous post I briefly talked about the pair of pants I need to exchange...for the second time. I got the purple pair, which really isn't seen in the Gee MV, but there are so many more colors to choose from including all, if not most, of the colors of the pants that the SNSD members wore in their MV. Just in case, I put the MV of Gee below! Be sure to click HD, to get a better quality video!

Fab Colored Skinny Jean $13.50
: Fabulous Finds
- Colored skinny jeans featuring the traditional 5-pocket design, belt loops, button zipper fly, and colored metal logo hardware.
- 29" inseam x 12" leg opening x 8" rise
- 98% cotton, 2% spandex; Machine wash cold
- Imported ProductCode: 2058276276

SNSD/Girl's Generation-Gee MV

Graduation Outfit

So after trying 1 out of the 3 dresses I mentioned in my previous post about a graduation outfit, I have decided that I would not buy any of them because I am pear shaped which means when I tried on one of the dresses, if the "skirt" part of the dress fit, then the "top" would be too big for me. So I will opt for separates and still get the same effect as the dresses. Going for separate pieces is better for me because I can customize the sizes to my body. I went back to http://www.forever21.com/ and found some dressy tops that I liked.

Jenni Belted Blouse $19.80
: A pretty woven cotton-blend blouse featuring ruffled chiffon detail on the bodice, ruffled chiffon cap sleeves, a full length button placket with opaque faceted buttons, and an included glossy faux patent leather belt.
- 20" approx length from shoulder to hem
-Shell 74% cotton, 22% nylon, 4% spandex, contrast 100% polyester; Hand wash cold
-Imported ProductCode: 2056445379

Modern Lace Chiffon Top $22.80
: Love 21 - Sleeveless chiffon woven top featuring a lace front with ruffle trimming, a self tie neck sash, a peep hole back with a triple loop button top closure, full lining, and a satin banded bottom hem with elastic smocking at the back.
- 25.5" approx length from shoulder to hem
- 100% polyester, lining 100% polyester; Machine wash cold
- Imported ProductCode: 2061217089

Lace Yoke Chiffon Shirt $19.80
: Dress up a skirt or slacks with this classy sheer chiffon shirt featuring a front see-through lace yoke, ruffle trim, and a pintucked front waistband. Finished with a button placket and an attached waist tie.
- 21" approx length from shoulder to hem
- 100% cotton; Hand wash cold
- Imported ProductCode: 2060438058

Jeweled and Pleated Blouse $24.80
: Sheer capsleeve accordion pleat blouse with ruffled bodice and jeweled rhinestone buttons. Drawstring at the waist. Perfect over your F21 basics
- 25'' approx length from shoulder to hem
- 100% polyester, hand wash cold, dry flat
- Imported ProductCode: 2045462319

I like all of them, I really don't have a favorite out of all of these. I hope I can go to Forever 21 and get one of these tops, and exchange the pair of pants I got...again.
I got too small of a size the first time, and I was in too much of a rush to go to the changing rooms, and then I went back and exchanged it for a bigger size, and now its too big. I have to dance in it and it needs to be the right size. So another reason for me to go to Forever 21!

Passions

S Radio Club

S Radio Club formerly known as Soompi Radio Club, plays mostly Korean songs, but you can also listen to an occasional Mandarin, Japanese, Cantonese, or even English song. I just found this online radio station because my friend was telling me about it and stories of her requesting songs on it. So I decided to give it a try. I went to http://www.soompiradio.com/, and signed up. I listen to it on my iTunes and now it's up to 110 plays. I have only requested once and that was with DJ Nugu but he got to my request (Balloons-TVXQ/DBSK) right after the song before finished playing. Then I told my friend who then also requested another DBSK/TVXQ song (Wrong Number). He played that as well. You should give it a try!

Boys Over Flowers

Before I started watching this Korean drama, I was wondering what all the hype was about. Now I understand what it was about. Kim Bum! Just Kidding. But it is a worthy drama to be watching, I don't think it matches up with all the hype, but it's not a disappointment like *cough* 2NE1's debut performance on SBS Inkigayo. I am on episode 6 right now!

Dresses

I don't know, but lately I have been looking at dresses more and more often lately. Maybe because I have the Last Dance (a formal dance at my school, that only happens once a school year) and graduation! I have my Last Dance dress and I'm still looking for my graduation dress.

Super Junior-Its' You

I LOVE THIS SONG! They have two versions of MV for it too!

Drama Version

Dance Version