Baby, it's cold outsi...
Friday, December 20, 2013
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Very interesting read: Luxury Shopping, from the Other Side of the Register
"My work, truthfully, is not bad, nor are the customers... But there is something shocking about
working in a place like this, especially around the holidays. It is the
presence of money—lots of it, more than I have ever seen in one place
before—and the ease with which it moves around me."
Something...
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Skin sheet masks (like this one) work wonders, but they can get pricey at $2-5 each, which adds up considering you need to use them at least once a week for lasting results. Then I found this pack of 100 compressed paper masks on Amazon. They're basically vacuumed face sheets, but you add the liquid ingredients yourself. Saves a lot of money and packaging plastic, and it's a good...
Friday, November 15, 2013
Okay, Blogger isn't letting me post this video so I'll link it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUgmBVI73ic
Tons of textiles and unwanted clothes are tossed each year - it's
amazing how much is wasted from the manufacturing process all the way to
individual closets in this fast-fashion, hoarding society. Frankly,
I've been sick of "Made in China" being an adage meaning cheap,...
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Today, I dressed somewhat unlike myself. Sweats, and the color black. Guess it kind of reflects my mood/mentality nowadays.
During the day (to take the GRE) I wore a pale grey sweatshirt that was free from being on the Bubble staff. Like, a hoodie without a hood. Doesn't sound like the most attractive thing, right? But I didn't want to bother with looking good...
Friday, November 1, 2013
Sometimes I look at the remnants of my teenage wardrobe and go...
Back then, none of my clothes really communicated well together. There was no cohesion or theme of any sort, so mixing and creativity was a problem. With such a selection, you often feel like you have nothing to wear even if it's overflowing. I was often blinded by brands and sales, even if quality, worth, or...
Sunday, October 27, 2013
If you can't find it or can't afford it, then why not make it
yourself? Moreover, if you CAN make it yourself, why not give it a
shot? After all, designers are essentially the masters of DIY. Since
getting my sewing machine about two months ago, sewing has become my
latest obsession.
I might not be able to get down a perfect technique by myself, but eventually I want to be able...
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
(Please note that I don't have experience with any other sewing machines, so my opinion is limited. But if you're a beginner, this review could help you decide on purchasing your first machine.)
I got the Brother XL2610 (ordered from Amazon here) because the ratings and comments were the best in comparison to price. It is selling for a discounted $99. Most basic sewing machines...
Sunday, October 20, 2013
Friday, October 18, 2013
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Although I haven't taken a fashion history class or anything, all the mainstream trends as of the past decade have seemed recycled from previous eras - peplums (50's), crop tops and chunky shoes (90's), flowy maxi skirts and jumpsuits (70's), Peter Pan collars (1900's), and even my favorite baggy top and skinny legs silhouette from the 80's (although now it's more flattering, IMO). On the other...
Thursday, October 3, 2013
After a long personal debate, I finally gave in to looking for Asian-fit glasses because the a) transitions lenses and b) the unflattering look and fit of my old frames were preventing me from wearing them outside the house. That's a huge problem when contacts run out, or get dry, or if your eyes are just plain tired.
In general, eye frames in the West are designed for Caucasian faces. ...
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Friday, September 27, 2013
Image credit: Wear and Why
When fashion week(s) rolls around, the stylish elite come out to play. Haute couture and the game of pushing limits in art have always brought about clothes that are questionable to the general public. But especially since the area of streetstyle and blogging has boomed, many of those that attend fashion shows will don the craziest outfits for which...
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Previous episode summaries: 5-9, 10-14, and 15-18.
Episode 19:
Ever since their parents called off their engagement, Joon and Hana still have to fight against the disapproval of Joon's mother (seriously, she is one of the worst characters I've watched in awhile.)
This was a lovely detail shot of the textures and patterns of their clothing. Joon's window pane blazer was fresh against different...
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