Review of ETUDE HOUSE cosmetics

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Today I will review some products from ETUDE HOUSE Cosmetics.

Miss Tangerine Sweet Shower Lips:

I am in LOVE with this lipstick. The pigment is great and it has just a slight shimmer to it. The color is very vibrant but still fresh and clean looking. It lasts for a long time, goes on smoothly and is not sticky. I highly recommened this lipstick! ^^

Missing U Lip Balm: (Harp Seal)

This lip balm is excellent! The scent is lovely and not to overpowering. It goes on clear and has a bit of shine so you are still able to wear it under or over your lipstick. It is great for moisture, especially in the winter when your skin can get a bit dry.

BB Magic Cream Purple: (Refreshing for oily skin type)

This BB Cream is one of the best Ive tried. It gives a natural look and gives great coverage. Once youve applied it, it does not feel sticky or heavy on your face. It blends with my skin tone well and gives a soft feel after being applied. It also does not make my skin oily and works great for my skin type. I was a little worried at first, because the color when it first comes out of the tube is a bit dark. But after youve applied it , it blends well and  has a lighter tone. The only thing I would say isnt the best is the packaging. The tube that is comes in is a pump, and it is a little hard to pump out, but other than that this product is wonderful. Highly recommened for oily skin type ^^

Vita Foam Cleanser Mini: (Be Pretty)

This has to be the best facial cleanser Ive used. It leaves my face fresh and clean and firm. This cleanser leaves my face soft, clear and bright. It clears out all oil that may be on my face and KEEPS my face clean for a long period of time.

I also recieved a sample of Precious Mineral BB Cream and I find this to work well as does the BB Magic Cream. Gives the same great coverage and soft feel after application.

I also have to say I find the packaging of ETUDE HOUSE products to be very cute and bright. The presentation of these products is lovely and I highly recommened trying ETUDE HOUSE products if havent already.

~Stay Cute~

**I am not affliliated with ETUDE HOUSE and have not been payed to review these items. All reviews are of honest opinion as are my recommendations.**

Where can you find ETUDE HOUSE products?
 www.bbcreamboutique.com
www.etudehouse.com

ETUDE HOUSE 's official website offers  their site in Korean language, Japanese, English and Chinese settings.

BoA Style History {Tribute} // 보아 스타일의 역사

Kwon BoA, better known as BoA (Beat of Angel) debuted under SM Entertainment in 2000,after only 2 years of training. Her debut album, ID;Peace B which is not only where her influence in the music industry took off, but she also made her mark as a Fashion Icon.

보아 (천사의 비트) 훈련 단 2 년 후, 2000 년 SM 엔터테인먼트 아래 데뷔했다. 그녀의 데뷔 앨범, ID, 평화 B뿐만 아니라 음악 산업의 그녀의 영향력은 벗었지만, 그녀는 또한 패션 아이콘으로 그녀의 마크를 만들 수 있습니다.

In 2000 BoA shows off a youthful and innocent style.

2000 년 보아는 젊음과 무고한 스타일을 보여줍니다.

{BoA : "Energetic"}

As BoA's career took off, her music grew along with her style. BoA went from an innocent young girl to a powerful, mature performer.

BoAs 경력이 떠난으로, 그녀의 음악은 그녀의 스타일과 함께 자랐습니다. 보아는 강력한, 성숙한 연기자로 무고한 어린 소녀에서 갔다.

{BoA : "Look Whos Talking"}

Whether her style be sweet, and youthful or powerful and mature, BoA always brings charisma and passion to not only her music but her style statements. BoA's style always matches her musical concept, which is part of what makes her successful... embodying and expressing her vision through not only her music but her style.

그녀의 스타일은 달콤한, 그리고 젊음 또는 강력하고 성숙해야이든, 보아는 항상 그녀의 음악을하지만 그녀의 스타일뿐만 아니라 문장에 카리스마와 열정을 제공합니다. 보아의 스타일은 언제나 그녀의 성공적인 만드는것의 일부입니다 그녀의 음악 개념을 일치 ... 구현 그녀의 음악을하지만 그녀의 스타일뿐만 아니라, 그녀를 통해 비전을 표현.

{BoA: Live Performance}

BoA always brings a new concept as her music progresses. One thing you will always see in BoA's style is an edgyness and uniqueness that just cant be copied.

그녀의 음악이 진행됨에 따라 보아는 항상 새로운 개념을 제공합니다. 항상 보아의 스타일로 볼 수 있습니다 한 가지 edgeyness하고 캔트 복사하는 것이 특이 사항이다.

{BoA : "Hurricane Venus"}

BoA has recently changed her look again. In one of her recent music videos BoA shows off a stunning and almost enchanting style. One thing to remember about BoA is that she wears the clothes...there clothes dont wear her. BoA's passion and true self shines through all the crazy costumes  and her tough Hip Hop style.

보아는 최근 그녀가 다시 모습을 변경했습니다. 그녀의 최근 뮤직 비디오 중 하나에서 보아는 멋진 거의 매혹적인 스타일을 보여줍니다. 보아에 대해 기억해야 할 한 가지는 그녀가 옷을 입고있는 어떤 것 ... 거기 옷이 그녀를 착용 없다이다. 보아의 열정과 진실된 자아는 모든 미친 의상과 그녀의 강한 힙합 스타일을 통해 빛난다.

Undo edits

BoA is a truly unique individual with un measurable talent and a Style Icon that will surely keep you asking... what will she do next?

보아 unmeasurable 재능과 반드시 질문을 계속하는 스타일 아이콘이있는 독특한 개인입니다 ... 그녀는 다음에 무엇을 할 것인가?

<3 ~ BoA ~ <3

--Stay Cute-- ^^

Korean Skin Care

Did you know that " Korea is about 12 years advanced in terms of cosmetic technology, or that in Korea, bright skin meant that you were from a noble family? This concept carries on today in modern Korean skin care" (http://www.marieclaire.com/)  In this blog I will be talking about basic Korean Skin Care, the best products to use, and where you can get them!

List of *basic* products for Korean Skin Care:
Skin/Facial Toner
Sleep Mask
Facial Cleanser
Brightener/whitening cream
BB Cream * When applying makeup*

Skin/Facial Toner

Etude House Facial Toners

-- Toner will help your skin look fresher, cleaner and will help to even out your skin tone.--

Facial Masks

--My Beauty Diary facial masks benefit your skin in various ways including lifting, firming,brightening, and many others. It all depends on which you choose :)--

-- A good facial cleanser is a must, keeping your face clean is very important to healthy skin. Make sure you get a cleanser that is for your skin type. For expample, the cleanser shown above is for oily skin, so if you have oily skin, get one for that skin type.--

-- In order to brighten and make your clean transleucent ,*Like Park Bom (2ne1), Yoona (SNSD) and Sulli (F(x))* make sure you get a quality brightening/whitening cream. Many BB Creams have a whitening agent in them, but if you want a faster or more direct way to make your skin a milky tone, pick up a cream or serum for whitening. They can be found at almost all Korean cosmetic shops--

BB Creams

-- There are a wide variety of BB Creams to choose from. The one I reccomend, especially for people who have a bit of oily skin is the Lioele Triple Beyond the Solution BB Cream. It works very well, lasts all day and doesnt way down or make your skin oily. Another great brand is Etude House BB Creams and Holika Holika BB Creams.--

Where to get the "look"~

All of these products can be found at any or all of the following sites:

http://www.asianfashioncity.com/

http://www.prettyandcute.com/

http://www.etudehouse.com/

http://www.bbcreamboutique.com/

http://www.lilliesshop.com/

*I am not affiliated with any of these companies and havent been paid to review them. All of my reviews on the products are honest and of my opinion.*

~Stay Cute~

SHINee

They are Shining SHINee! The contemporary band made up of 5 members; Onew,Taemin, Jonghyun,Key,and Minho. SHINee debuted with an innocently charming look. Since their debut the SHINee boys have grown up and shown a more manly,mature look.

First lets take a look at their debut style!

(In order) Onew, Taemin, Jonghyun,Minho,Key

SHINee won noonas hearts with their sweet, innocent style when they debuted in 2008.

To put the same kind of vibe into your stye, make sure you keep it simple and charming.

Skinny jeans with a white/simple desgined T shirt with a blazer (like Onew) or jacket over it is the perfect way to get the look to win over your special person.The sneakers are an imprtant accent to the look as well.  Skateboarding sneakers are a good choice for this look.(Like Taemin and Jonghyun style sneakers)

그들은 2008 년 데뷔 때 SHINee들이 달콤한, 무고한 스타일과 누나의 마음을 수상했습니다.

In a recent picture,SHINee displays a more mature look. But always keeping their style fresh,contemporary and most imortantly colorful!! SHINee always has a splash of color in their looks,this draws fans to them and makes them a very unique group. 

최근 사진, SHINee 좀 더 성숙한 모습을 보여줍니다. 그러나 항상 그들의 스타일, 신선한 현대적이고 가장 중요한 다채로운 유지! SHINee는 항상 자신의 외모에 색상의 물보라를 가지고, 이것은 그들에게 팬들을 끌어하고 매우 독특한 그룹이 있습니다.

Skinny jeans are one of SHINee's signatures. Especially bright,colorful skinny jeans! In the pictue above,Taemin is seen wearing light pink skinnys,while Key wears printed skinnys. I aso cant stress enough how important the sneakers are. SHINee's sneakers are also known to be very vibrant and stylish.

To achieve the group's playful look, make sure you get brightly colored skinny jeans,and pair it with a desgined T shirt or tank top.

*If your a boy trying to get SHINee's signature look,then go with a pair of great sneakers. If youre a female and prefer to make the look a bit more feminine,go with a pair of heels or wedges! Girls can also get the best of both by grabbing a pair of Sneaker Heels, which were featured in F(x) Hot Summer Fashion blog  ^_^*

Where to get the look:

Brightly colored skinny jeans for girls.

Brightly colored skinny jeans for men.

Pac Sun does have some colored Skinny Jeans for both men and women. Their choices are limited for colored denim but you can still check out what they have at: http://www.shop.pacsun.com/

This style tank top would work great for the "SHINee Girl" ;)

Pair it with same colored skinnys or a color that compliments the color of the shirt.

For boys, you can do the same thing, just use a style of tank top for guys.

This style of sneaker is perfect for your SHINee inspired outfit. You can find sneakers like this in styles for both guys and girls. You can find this type of sneaker almost anywhere. A good place to look is Payless, Target, you can aslo look for the brand "Airwalk"or at any shoe store that sells sneakers. ^^

**For those who dont want to spend too much on the sneakers, "Airwalk" is a good, inexpensive brand you can get**

Remember, to achieve SHINee style all you have to do is keep it fun,fresh and colorful. Mix and Match, add accesories,and just experiment with it.

I hope you enjoyed this post and wish you luck in getting your own Shining style.

~Stay Cute~

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2ne1/ BlackJack Style

Hello again!
    In this post, Ill be talking about 2ne1's style and fashion choices. 2ne1 is a 4 member girl group consisting of Dara,CL,Minzy and Bom. 2ne1's style sets them apart from the majority of other korean girl groups which helped them make a name for themselves not only in the music industry but in the fashion world as well.

As always,Ill be showing all you Blackjacks how to achieve their look. ^^ Lets go!

    2ne1 has a modern,edgy style that many blackjacks are drawn to and love! In all their music videos and performances,they show a confident and unique fashion statement.

(from left to right) Bom,CL,Dara,Minzy

        In their first appearance to the public from the music video "Lollipop" ,each member of 2ne1 shows off a fun,bright and contemporary style. Each member can be seen wearing colorful and layered looks. To add to the fun,they are all wearing shoes that make their outfits pop even more!

      Bom works a rose pink dress with a black belt over light blue leggings. She also wears tri colored shoes. Becuase the dress itself is already makes a big statement,the colors of the shoes are more on the neutral side with beige,white and a darker yellow color. She wears a simple and cute hairstyle with natural looking makeup to tie the look together.

         CL wears her signature "bathing suit" top over bright pink printed leggings. Her waistline is accented by the black belt over the top she wears. Over the shirt, she sports a mini vest that has much detail on it. 2ne1 leader also wears bright yellow hells with a black band that tones down the color of the heels. To complete the look, she wears a simple high bun with her bangs in the front.

      Dara rocks a yellow and black printed strapless dress over almost neon blue leggings. Her hair is put up into her signature "do" with a band of the same color as her leggings. Simple jewlelry that doesnt take away from the outfit,but accents it very well, as do her shoes.

        Minzy is shown wearing a much simpler look,even though her look is more simple,it doesnt lack any uniqueness,or style. Blue jeans and a graphic t shirt. For shoes,she wears white heels with fringe in the front.

** Notice that the shoes each member is wearing,is in a neutral or toned down color. This is because if the shoes were just as bright as the outfits,the look would become too busy,and distract from the main look**

Get the look!

*Nine West*

These shoes can help you to acheive your 2ne1 inspired look. The color is not too bright but still makes a statement when paired with the right outfit!

Any bright colored leggings will do great for pulling off a 2ne1 look.

A light pink to medium pink dress will do just fine to achieve park Boms look. Pair it with leggings and a neural colored heel.

Now well be taking a look at an edgier side of 2ne1,one that all blackjacks  know and love.

Dara, Bom,CL,Minzy

In their latest music videos,2ne1 has shown off a confident,edgy and modern look. 2ne1 stayed true to their style as tough girls but always staying fashionable. ^^

The looks shown from "Ugly" (above) and "I am the best"  display the girls' signature style and confident attitude.  

How to get 2ne1's "tough girl" style!

Youll spot metallic leggings such as the ones shown above often in one of 2ne1's latest MV's,"I am the best".

You can find leggings like these almost anywhere.

Graphic T shirts are no stranger to 2ne1's style. Shirts like the one shown above will give you that tough girl style while still remaining fashionable. You can wear this type of shirt under a leather jacket with skinny jeans or leggings. To make the lok even more "2ne1", pair it with high heels or combat boots.

As I mentioned above,you can wear a heel like this with skinny jeans or leggings to get an edgy, blackjack style.

A hot pink leather jacket can give you the perfect CL look from "I am the Best". Pair it with boots or heels ,even a black pair of sneakers (high tops would probably work better for this look if your going with sneakers) and black mini skirt or skinny jeans to show people why youre the best! ^_^

This is a perfect example of a pair of boots that would do well for your 2ne1 inspired look.

You can find boots like these at stores like DSW,and forever21.

**Many of the photos ive used in this post came from http://www.shopstyle.com/**

I hope that this post has been helpful to you on your journey towards finding your style! Remember take inspiration from your favorite idols to create your own personal style.

~Stay cute~

Preview: In the next blog,Ill be talking about the new girl group SWINCLE.

F(x) Style

Next up, I will be showing  F(x)'s looks from their latest music video "Hot Summer". Then, I will give you what you need to achieve looks inspired by the style shown in the video.                                                              
                                    





(From left to right) Luna,Sulli,Victoria,Krystal,Amber

From their latest music video "Hot Summer" F(x) shows off a bright,and comtemporary style.

Luna shows off her athletic build in black mini shorts and a matching tank top which is layered under a hot pink button up shirt. Under the shorts she wers simple fishnet stockings. Although this look is very fitted to her body and paired with the fishnets, she still is able to pull off the look with class.

Sulli is seen in a color blocked emerald green and black dress that has a subtle shimmer to it,making the dress stand out. Another point that makes the beautiful dress is the second layer of lime green fabric. Sulli also wears a head band of the same color with pulls the look together.

 F(x) leader Victoria rocks a fitted retro black and white dress. To offset the simple colors of the dress, it is paired with a coral/pink colored sleeveless shirt over it. The simple outfit gives off a girly,fresh feel that is perfect for a "Hot Summer" ;)

Krystal shows a youthful, fresh look with bright blue shorts with a matching shirt with white polka dots. This look is also perfect for summer and is great for people with a slim and tall frame.

Last but never the least, F(x)'s rapper Amber Liu! Amber shows off her boyish,yet cute style in a white motorcycle jacket over a bright green t-shirt. She completes the look wih shredded white capris and matching boots.

How you can get a "Hot Summer" inspired look!

Victorias Hot Summer inspired dress:

http://www.karen-millen-uk.net/

Krystals Hot Summer inpired shorts:

Pair these shorts with a flowy shirt with polka dot pattern and tuck it into the front of the shorts. Pair with matching blue heels and youll have Krystals "Hot Summer" look! *I found this picture on polyvore.com but this type of short would be easy to find at a store like Target or Kohls.*

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/

Luna inspired hot pink button up shirt. Layer this over a plain,fitted black tank top and pair it with matching black shorts. A shirt that is more sheer may work better for this look,but either type of shirt will work.If you want, you can go a step further and wear fishnet stockings if youd really like to be like Luna, however, fishnets can look trashy if not worn properly. So remember to keep it classy!! =)

Shoes:

Nude patent platform heels similar to the pair that Sulli wears in the video. This color shoe can work with a wide range of outfits and colors. A versitile piece and a great buy if you wear alot of dresses,suits,or have to dress up alot. This kind of shoe can also work for a night out or you can even wear it with jeans and a blazer over a simple tank top or t shirt.

http://www.clshoesusa.com/

Blue strappy sandals similar to what Krystal is wearing. This pair has a cute buckle detail and can be perfect for various summer and spring looks. This pair would work for a fresh spring dress or paired with shorts and a tank.

If you like Ambers style, but would like to make it a bit more feminine and cute, you can wear these white wedge heeled sneakers with buckles. These can be worn with jeans, shorts,or a skirt. They are more on the casual side so pay attention to what you pair them with.

These shoes can be found at http://www.yesstyle.com/

That wraps up my review of F(x)'s "Hot Summer" style! I hope Ive helped you to achieve the perfect

 F(x) inspired summer look! Remember to always put your own spin on your style and keep it classy! ^^

~Stay Cute~

Natural Korean Makeup (SNSD)

안녕하세요~!
자연, 한국 영감 메이크업 모양을 달성하는 방법이 게시물에서 당신을 보여주는 수 있을까요. 그냥 소녀 시대의 멤버처럼.
Hello~!
In this post Ill be showing you how to achieve a natural,korean inspired makeup look. Just like the members of SNSD.

First,you must have a clean,fresh face before applying any type of makeup.
After cleansing your face, apply a thin layer of BB cream or foundation. The key to a natural korean look
is too keep it very light and translucent.

*Lioele BB cream*
      After youve applied the BB cream or liquid foundation,you can then brush a thin layer of powder over the BB Cream to help it last longer through your day. Make sure that the powder you use is a about a shade lighter than your skin tone. However, if you do have a darker skin tone, you can use one closer to your skin color of you prefer. Just make sure it still looks clean and natural. ^^

     After youve done this, you can then apply a soft pink or nude color to your eyes. Only apply the color to the lid and make sure you blend it out a bit as to make the pigment less harsh and more natural looking. Also, after youve applied the pigment, dab some white eyeshaow around the inner corners of your eyes to brighten them and make them look bigger.

      Next, apply a small amount of blush. You should use a nude color or a soft pink if youd like to add a bit more color to your look.

*Lioele Blusher*

To complete the look, apply a coral color lipstick. You can also use a matte type of lipstick. If youd like to dress up the look for a night out, you can also use a clear lip gloss over the lip color.

Completed look~

*YoonA of Girls' Generation*

* 소녀 시대에서 윤아*

**Notice here, that Yoona does not a pigment on her cheeks. Adding blush is optional**

*** Also, remember to highlight your T- zone or around your the outer corners of your eyes.

For this you can use your favorite highlighter that you have***

I hope youve found this helpful in acheiveing your natural, fresh and cute Korean makeup look!

Remember to comment and leave any suggestions on what youd like to see on this blog.

~Stay cute~

SNSD Airport Fashion

First Up!!!
SNSD/Girls Generation
Korean: So Nyuh Shi Dae

For my first K-pop trend, I will be reviewing some of SNSD's airport fashion. SNSD is known for having a distinct style and choice of airport fashion. Members can be seen in everything from a chic,sophisticated style to a feminine sweet style, all the way to a more relaxed casual style.

      

*Picture from en.korea.com*    

Members of the popular girl group each have their own personal style,which ican be seen by their choice of airport fashion.

Yoona can be seen wearing a stylish trenchcoat with simple black skinny jeans and chic black heels. Paired with a sleek black bag and a fresh face!

Tiffany sports a similar coat to that of Yoona, but  puts her own taste into it with a black skirt and matching shirt with a white button down underneath. She can also be seen wearing black boots. 

Seohyun and Yuri arrive with similar outfits. Both looking chic and beautiful in simple skinny jeans, a tank top layered with a light blue button down, along with a fashionable oversized bag. Yuri makes the look  more dressy with black peep-toe heels while Seohyun makes a more casual statement with white sneakers.

Sooyoung steps out in an oversized cardigan over a scoop neck tank top from Victoria's Secret,that compliments her tall frame. She pairs the cardigan with blue skinny jeans and cute white wedged sneakers with buckles. This look is both casual and chic and would work for many body types.

Taeyeon arrived in a playful and youthful look. She sports a white sweater along with a graphic tee shirt. Adding to the look, she also wears a printed pair of pants. To offset the busy outfit, she wears plain white sneakers. The maknae leader look youthful and fresh with this look.

Sunny wears a sophisticated zip-up coat over a black long sleeved shirt,along with shredded black skinnies. To  complete the look, she wears strappy black heels. Sunny looks fresh and cute as always!

Hyoyeon rocks a casual urban-like style wearing skinnies, a long green and black jacket with a plain white shirt. Also wearing sneakers, she tops the look off with grey flat sneakers. 

Jessica, looking sweet and classy as usual, walks out in blue platform heels, a black leather jacket and black skinny jeans. Jessica pulls off a sophisticated and classy style while always staying simple and fresh!

Although each member has their own personal style, one thing they all have in common is a fresh face and positive attitude! All of us can do that,right?! =)

How can you achieve these looks?

Its easy! I promise.

Many of the peice very similar to the ones you see SNSD wearing can be purchased at stores like Forever 21 and H&M. Another wonderful site that you can find many looks like the members of SNSD is http://www.yesstyle.com/. Here, you can find what you need to have these looks and maybe put your own spin on your favorite members personal style!

Well, I hope that you liked my first K-Pop fashion blog! Comments and feedback are always welcome. If theres any way I can make this blog more helpful to you or better,please feel free to let me know! I want to make sure you are getting the most out of my blogs. ^^ However,please only leave constructive critisism,I do not appreciate rude comments,as they help no one.

Remember, keep your style fresh,simple, and chic. But most of all, make your style your own!

Stay cute everyone!

                                         

Introductions To Blog

Hello,
     This is the introduction blog to what I am going to be blogging about! I am here to keep you up to date on the latest K-Pop trends and personal styles of K-Pop stars such as SHINee, SNSD, f(x), 2ne1, KARA,
Brown Eyed Girls and other Korean fashion trends. I will also post about Uljjang/Ulzzang style and how to achieve all of the looks above. I hope that you will enjoy this blog and find it helpful!

                Annyeong!