It's finally 2014, and I've already made my 10th date mistake. HAHA-
Today's post is introducing what makes my blog special in a way. *^* With addition to loving make up and cosmetics, I also regularly sing and record covers for YouTube.
However, I'm quite not the norm when it comes to online singing. I sing a selection of songs, usually originally sang by Vocaloids (songs mainly in Japanese). I'll leave you research on what that is if you're interested, but I mainly cover these songs because many of the producers who use them are amazing.
I posted this cover yesterday for New Years. Though I don't think it's my best, it's something. 8'D The song was super hard to sing; I even quit halfway through at one time. OTL
I also post random tracks and in progress covers on my Soundcloud. You can download most of my covers there, but I also have box links on my video if the MP3 is requested. *^*
I recently did a cover of "Love is an Open Door" with my good friend Seka and Hans. You can find it on her YouTube or my Soundcloud.
That's all for this post! I hope you guys can check my singing accounts out if you happen to have the time. ///v/// <3
Look forward to my New York haul post which will also include details about my trip! Though my boyfriend was really unwilling to go make up shopping with me, he still ending up dragging his feet with me and moping around the store. HAHA-
A public apology to Carl. 8'D
Anyways, more details in an upcoming post! *^*
Thank you for reading as always! <3
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Today I'll be talking about a very different matter compared to my usually posts of reviews and beauty. If you guys like clicking and happened to read my "about" page, you'll know that I'm an active cosplayer in addition to just loving make up.
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What is cosplay?
cos·play ˈkäzˌplā/
noun
1. the practice of dressing up as a character from a movie, book, or video game, esp. one from the Japanese genres of manga and anime.
Cosplay has always been a trifling matter between people who love it and people who hate it. Though it isn't really a big deal, many people have the sterotype that cosplayers are noisy, weeaboos, and just in general, annoying. Many have also countered the fact of showing excessive skin as nudity and sexualizing them selves for attention (mainly directed towards women).
However, it's something I've been doing ever since I was 10. Even though it isn't largely considered, cosplay IS a form of art! At lot goes into making costumes (and even saving up to buy! There's nothing wrong with buying a cosplay that's too hard for you), doing make up, and even just having the bravery to wear something so extremely out of the ordinary. More effort is put into photography and editing so our cosplays our captured perfectly.
And the people! The people you meet when cosplaying and going to cons are always amazing. I've met so many great friends that have stuck with me through thick and thin from these events, usually sharing my same interests and even introducing me to many more. *A*
If anyone who reads my blog and happeneds to dislike this activity. I do respect your opinions and I am quite alright with criticism. I have met many cosplayers in the past who have been very stuck up and mean. However, just like every other "group", there are the good majority and the not so much.
OK WELL THAT WAS SLIGHTLY DEPRESSING.
Onward to pictures galore (which will be in chronological order).
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Character: Medusa
Series: Soul Eater
Oh god.
Ok, this one's slightly embarrassing. LOL
I did this cosplay almost 3 years ago and I had make it by hand. 8D No sewing machine. Everything with scissors, needles, and string. God it took forever. @A@
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Character: Ciel
Series: Black Butler
I actually wore this with a friend (who isn't pictured in this) who cosplayed another character from the same series. I did buy this one online, but tailored it to fit my own accord. The waist area and shoulders were a bit loose. OTL
This was from around 2 years ago. 8D
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Character: Kuroko
Series: Kuroko no Basket
Annnnd here's something from last year! I had to buy this too, since it was a sports uniform. I never got a proper chance to do a photoshoot for this, but didn't look half bad for my first genuine crossgender cosplay. Hopefully I have the chance to wear this somewhere this year!
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Character: Ahri
Series: League of Legends (game)
Alrighty! Finally something I'm proud of! I debuted this cosplay at Katsucon 2013, which was this year. My friend actually was making the cosplay for herself, which did not fit her because she accidentally used my measurements. She ended up giving it to me because she was really struggling to fit into it. So, to match it, I decided I would quickly make a set of tails that would go with it. I might be remaking them soon though, as they're not exactly fluffy. ;D
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Character: Luka (girl) and Mysterious Ex (guy)
Series: Just Be Friends (song)
And my most recent photoshoot, dating back to this summer. 8D My boyfriend had came to visit, and we decided we would do a couple cosplay. Instead of an actual series, we based it off a song.
(I cut his hair because he asked me to but omFG I DID SUCH A BAD JOB-)
LOOK, THE CHAIR CHANNEL.
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Well, that's all for today! I'll probably have to be going back to school tomorrow after two nice days of being snowed in. ;v;
I don't want school- ;;;;;;
Alrighty, bye lovelies! <3 Have a great day!
(I really hope none of you judge me for this- ahahah)
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Gin here after a tiring day of walking around the mall and waiting in lines. OTL
To be completely honest, I didn't really think the deals were all that great. The lines were INSANE, both for fitting rooms and purchases. I did managed to buy a few things before I started getting bored and waiting in line became a pain. 8'D
Ok, lets get started!
The three stores I did manage to get to were:
Forever 21 - Cardigan (grey), Skirt, Dress, Cat Body Exfoliator, Tights, Cami
American Eagle - Super Stretch Jeggings
Urban Outfitters - Cardigan (white)
Yogi Castle - 8 DOLLARS WORTH OF FROYO
Ahem.
So, starting off with the grey cardigan I got! (I matched it with the black cami, tights, and skirt. I kinda just threw it on, but it actually isn't a bad outfit. 8D)
I was actually debating if I should buy this. Though I didn't really have a cardigan like this yet and I would always see my friends wearing sweaters with the three shoulder holes, I was afraid it would be chilly. However, I later decided I would get it since it went well with the majority of my wardrobe.
It's super soft and the shoulder holes haven't caused me any troubles yet!
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The skirt!
Ahhh~ I actually love this so much. I don't have many white skirts because they make my legs look super tan. However, since this one had black intergrated, it was slightly more toned out. I also love the belt that comes with it. <3 It has nice built in boy shorts so there's more freedom in sitting and moving.
The only thing I didn't really like was the zipper. It was slightly hard to zip and I required help. (it's in the back)
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I feel like a princess in this dress. ///v///
It's a super poofy black dress! All I need now is a prince to carry me. OHOHO//shot
The inside is layered mesh and polyester, making it having beautiful ruffles while being comfortable. The waist area is super tight, but my chest JUST. ISN'T. BIG ENOUGH. ;A;
Though you can't really tell in picture, I always feel really over exposed when I walk. I'll have to wear push ups for these. OTL
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Annnd the other stuff! 8D
The tights are amazing. <3 The stripes slims my legs and gives me the coverage I like! I'm going to go try out the exfoliator later tonight when I go shower. I feels really soft on one side and a little rougher on the other side. The cami was a little bit low cut, but I don't mind. It was only $2, so I felt like it was a pretty good deal!
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Alrighty, the jeggings~
I never expected myself to be a size 00! My thighs a relatively thick and my hips aren't that big, but these fit perfectly. I don't think my legs are fat, just shaped weirdly. Theres a big gap in between them even when I put my feet together. ;v; My legs are probably the most insecure part of myself.
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And the super expensive item from Urban Outfitters! @A@
It was a whooping $70 before the discount. Luckily, I got it for a nice $50! *^* Though it's not the greatest deal, I think it's really nice for something so long and warm. The bag they gave me was also quality and reusable! There was even a complimentary Redbull. 8'D
I'm wearing this right now. I have to say, it's probably my absolute favorite cardigan out of all my clothes! It's super warm and soft and knit very nicely. The buttons are snaps, so it won't come lose~
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Well, thats all I got for Black Friday! It wasn't much, but I'm happy with my buys. The thing that stressed my mom and I was looking for an open parking space. People kept taking spots we were waiting for; we didn't park until the forth wait. (Bad manners! :'<<)
My dad did gift me a new mouse though! 8D Finally, one that won't glitch everywhere~
Because of this, I'll probably be posting more with zero frustration in editing my pictures!
I'll probably be doing another haul post with items from Rehoboth Beach's outlets~ Stay tune for my Wonderpore reviews as well! <3
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Whooo~! Happy Saturday! It's been a super long week for me, but now it's finally the weekend. ;A; <3
Today I'm going to be reviewing Princess Mimi (Bambi series) lenses in Sesame Grey! I got these a while ago from EyeCandy's for my Mikasa cosplay. Since these looked so amazing, I decided a post would be necessary.
Now, before I get into this review, I'd like to state that I wear prescribed clear contacts regularly. If it's your first time inserting lenses into your eyes, it will be difficult. ;v;
Please also note that frauds and fake lenses do exist! They could potentially harm your eyes; be cautious of where you buy them and always clean your hands throughly before handling!
Here's some information from the site:
Brand: GEO
Origin: South Korea
Water content: 38% - 42%
Diameter: 15.0 mm
Base Curve: 8.7
Duration: 1 year disposable
"The latest hit from GEO! As seen on Japanese gyaru model Tsubasa Masuwaka 益若つばさ. Right now, this is all the rage in Japan!"
I got the contacts bubble wrapped in a little envelope. It included EyeCandy's card with a wear and care guide. Very nice packaging! I do think they forgot to include the lens case that was supposed to come with my purchase, but thats fine.
EyeCandy's is a site that sells Korean cosmetics and lenses. They've always exceeded my expectations, making them a great place for first buys. The lenses there are all trustworthy and real!
(*note*: I am in no way affiliated with EyeCandy's. I'm doing this only of my own opinion and experiences.)
I let the contacts soak overnight in multipurpose to completely remove the storage solution. To those who are new to contacts, never forget to do this! Storage solution is not gentle and will burn your eyes. ;'<
They actually looked very natural! When I wore them to school, I got many compliments on how big my eyes looked. I love the slight brown ring in the center that helps blend the color. The black ring around the outside is also great at creating an edgy and finished look.
My Thoughts
Comfort: 5/5
Even after 6 hours of wear, I hardly felt them at all. These were as comfortable as regular contacts. With the help of eyedrops, I literally forgot they were there at all.
However, make sure you never wear contacts for more than 8 hours, no matter the comfort. Circle lenses are not recommended for daily wear! Opaque lenses block oxygen, so make sure you always give your eyes breathing time.
Enlargement: 5/5
There was a definite difference in my eye size after putting these on! They looked very natural on my dark brown eyes, but also made them pop and stand out. I'm very satisfied on how it gave me a mysterious and stoic look, perfect for my character.
Pros
Super comfortable
Very enlarging
Natural but mysterious
Great for photoshoots
Cons
Literally none that I can think of!
I hope you all found this helpful! Thank you so much for reading. <3
Until next time!
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Today I went into the dentist for root canal surgery. Now, before you think I have a sweet tooth and I never brush my teeth, let me first admit that I do have a sweet tooth AND I AM PROUD.
However, I do brush and floss my teeth on average of three times per day. So, advice to you! Don't be forgetful and always go in for your dentist appointments!
(If not, you might end up like me. :'<)
Though it wasn't really as painful as the internet said it would, it was still scary to hear the noises since I wasn't given laughing or sleeping gas. My mouth felt numb for two hours after the procedure and I couldn't eat- //cries
Make up!
Anyways, homecoming!
So, being a freshman and all, I felt that my first homecoming was a necessity. I was going to make a post/tutorial about my look, but I've recently been so busy that I haven't had the time to sit down and write a post! Sorry about that.
Dress and shoes!
Homecoming was a decent dance. Though my after party was totally better.
Come on, who doesn't love drinking hot chocolate while watching Disney movies till 4AM?
I do have many products lined up to review though; including Tony Moly Liptint, Neutrogena Facewash, Wonder Pore products, and several face masks.
Recently, a lot of people have complimented me on my hair.
To be completely honest, I'm really proud of it too! Today, I'm going to share my routine for hair care and what I think works best for split ends.
In 6th grade, I literally had a bob. No kidding, I had hair to my shoulders and I absolutely HATED long hair. This was because my hair was extremely sensitive to heat and I got split ends everytime it grew out. However, in 7th grade, I started realizing that I should've actually taken care of my hair. LOL
I started trying out products and slowly found a routine that was perfect for me. I went from a bob to mid-back length hair in the span of one year.
(Just woke up with nothing done to it.)
Alrighty! So, these are the products I use.
(Three products are used in the shower. The other two are used after.)
My hair isn't that oily, so I usually wash my it every other day so my natural oils can nourish my roots. I'm currently using Herbel Essences' Color Me Happy Shampoo and Conditioner because of the swimming I've been doing recently. It really does protect my color. Plus, it add a really pretty gloss.
I usually lather for a good two minutes before rinsing. As for conditioner, I get a good amount on my hand and lather it from my ends up. Since your scalp already produces it's own oil, your roots aren't going to be your main focus. After putting on a shower cap, I proceed to wash my body for around five minutes before lightly rinsing in lukewarm water.
I use Herbal Essences' Honey I'm Strong Rinse Off Treatment every two weeks. I leave it for 15 minutes, using this in the place of my conditioner, . During this time, I'm usually doing my bed routine. (Washing my face and body, bushing my teeth, etc.)
This treatment really does work WONDERS. My hair feels super soft after rinsing and it smells absolutely amazing. (like honey!)
After washing, I always rub in Organix's Coconut Milk Anti-Breakage Serum on my ends. I then massage the rest into my roots for fragrance. Though this doesn't really help your hair overnight, I've definitely seen improvement over the course of a month. I have no split ends now and it feels extremely soft, even to the ends of my hair.
I also put in Garnier Fructis' Sleek & Shine Leave-in-Conditioner. Just like the name says, it keeps my hair flat and shiny. I apply a generous amount all over my damp hair before letting it air dry. Then I brush it out, giving me great smelling hair that's also super soft and frizz-less.
The right amount of product can really help your hair, but it's also what you do and eat that matters. I recommend getting eight hours of sleep --- no more, no less. Make sure you stay away from those sugary drinks and salty snacks. A bit won't hurt, but eating healthy is a key priority to longer and fuller hair.
Fish oil pills are something that will promote your hair growth from the inside.
(They look kinda disgusting, I know. :<)
I take two pills everyday! The Omega-3 fats will make your hair, skin, and heart healthier. The fatty acids in fish oil is something our bodies can't make; many people even have Omega-3 deficiency.
The fats regulate growth and promotes hair and skin health.
The ones I take are quite big. You might have trouble swallowing this if you don't regularly take pills, so I recommend getting small ones first!
After doing all this for a year, my hair is now healthy and long!
(Ignore my slight acne scars. ;A;)
Thank you so much for reading, and I hope you have found this post helpful! <3
(Panda decided to sit on the ledge today.)
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All three are supposed to improve wrinkles and whiten your skin, all while giving you protection from the suns rays.
So these handy dandy little cylinders come in a rectangular box with instructions on the inside. I don't have one, these little babies have been used by me for a long time. (I threw the boxes out a while ago cause I thought I'd never use them again. Annnnd here I am, needing them.)
The BB cream has a little pump on top, which I found was always amazedly useful. It gave perfect control and allowed me to waste minimum.
Why do I have three, you may ask? Well, I had the problem of not knowing which one to choose...so i bought all three of them-HAHA
This is how all three of them look when they're just pumped out.
(WOW MY ARMS ARE HAIRY-)
Orange: Considerably lighterthan pink and gold. On the container is says,
UV Interception, SPF50+ PA+++ - This gives you a LOT of protection against the sun. Made for people who are extremely prone to sunburns.
Whitening - Well, whitens your skin when applied often.
Wrinkle Improvement - Improves your wrinkles. Yay! 8D
Pink:Darker than Orange and Gold, greyish undertone. On the container it says,
Whitening -Same as Orange.
UV Protecting SPF25 PA++ - Protects your skin from the sun. Won't do more, won't do less. (unless you're a vampire, then you might want to consider Orange.)
Wrinkle Improvement - Same as Orange.
Gold:A tiny bit lighter than pink, but about it same, warm undertone. On the container it says,
Whitening -Same as Orange + Pink
UV Protecting SPF25 PA++ - Same as Pink.
Wrinkle Improvement - Same as Orange + Pink
Then I smeared it onto my upper arm.
The coloring is going to be a little lighter than what it normally would be on your face because I packed it on with layers of it. Really though, a little does go a long way. Don't use too much of it cause it will clog your pores if you apply too much. I only applied a lot so it would show up on camera.
(Pink and gold are almost the same.)
Orange:
Finishes VERY light. However, it has a really nice, yellow, warm tone to it that makes you happy and brightens your face. Defiantly less dewy than the other two.
Smelt similar to medicine (?). It's kinda hard to describe, but I don't like it.
Felt very smooth to apply. It blends extremely well and was thick and creamy.
Concealed significantly more than the other two. All my acne scars were gone.
Pros: Very nice finish and looked nice on my skin. Cons: Smelt slightly weird, maybe it's just me. Made a big contrast with face and neck.
Final Rating: 4/5
Pink:
FinishesEXTREMELY DEWY AND GREASY. Has a grey undertone that makes me look dead when I use it in the winter.
Smelt like a moisturizer with a tiny bit of foundation mixed in.
Felta little weird to apply. It wasn't as creamy as the Orange one.
Concealed the least. The grey undertone makes you want to spread it more so it's not as zombie-ish.
Pros: Smells nice! It's nice to use if you have a good powder to set it. Cons: Difficult to apply and didn't conceal much of my acne scars. Also excessively dewy finish.
Final Rating: 3/5
Gold:
Finishes slightly dewy but firm. It has less of a grey undertone and more of a tan one.
Smelt like the pink one, but with more foundation.
Felt it took a while to blend in, but was very easy to pack. Was also very light at the first layer.
Concealed the majority of my acne scars, but not the extremely dark ones.
Pros: Matched my skin tone perfectly. It covered enough of my acne and felt very nice and light on my face. Cons: Took a while to blend.
Final Rating: 4.5/5
Final Thoughts
After comparing them all, I really do think that the gold one takes the cake in the battle of these three. However, this is just because my skin is normally dry and not extremely tan.
I would more than likely buy the Orange and Gold ones again. The Orange one, again, gives amazing coverage when packed on. It's perfect for cosplaying asian characters because the color is so bright and beautiful in pictures. More SPF will make you look whiter than you actually are in picture though. If you're going to a photoshoot, make sure not to apply access. (then your face will look like a ghost while the rest of you doesn't)
The gold is just great for everyday use and I would recommend it to all my friends who like BB cream. *^*
Which one would you use?
If you have any questions, feel free to email me or comment below.
Thank you so much for reading my review!
Until next time~ ❤
(You're beautiful! //clickclick)
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First off, I'd like to say thank you so much for reading. I'm really excited to start beauty blogging after all the great things I've heard about it.
I'm currently 14 year old freshman who loves to sing, dance, and cosplay. I actually decided to start this blog because of cosplaying. I loved doing my make up for it, so someone suggested I started a beauty blog so I could review and do make up. Double the fun! Since I've also recently taken a liking to photography, expect some not-so-perfect pictures. Still learning~! *^*
In my free time, I live to sit down with a cup of tea and watch korean dramas/read manga/watch anime.
Or, well, be even more asian and study.
Or pet my cat.
Or pet my boyfriendiMEAN
I sing and dance on YouTube while also uploading a violin cover occasionally. Though I'm currently on a hiatus, it'd be amazing if you could take a listen while you browse. <3
I'm fairly new to this, so please bare with me. Hopefully I'll get the hang of it soon, but for now it's just going to be really messy and all over the place! 8D
Oh yeah, be prepared for more eyebags.
Mine are pretty extreme.
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