Sunday, April 5, 2009

Simple FOTD and Hongdae

Good morning and good evening! Depending on which side of the world you're on. I'm still going through my lipbalms so I can do a quick review on all of them on the same post.
I'm slowly getting better, thankq for all the well wishes =) My voice sounds like a manly frog speaking English/Chinese since yesterday. I'm kinda hoping that tomorrow I'll still be in the same state so I can call in sick. You won't believe how badly I want to call in sick.

I didn't do much on Saturday. I wandered around Hongik University, I'm sure it was the Hongdae area. Anyway, there's quite a few things to see...a lot of mini stores that sell pretty clothing and a lot of accessories.
I just did a simple look, didn't feel like using a whole bunch of stuff on my eyes. I did a look similar to Fuz's Korean actress inspired look, it's just black liner and very little eyeshadow. It seems so rare that I don't use eyeshadow.

I've been using the UDPP for a few years already and I noticed yesterday that the Coffret D'or shadow creased! Hopefully it's not the CoD shadow that's creasing, but if it's the UDPP, I still got another new tube to go through before cracking open the BE Prime Time.
I used the MM Frame Expander Plus mascara plus the Fiberwig. I wanted to really "beef" up my lashes since I wasn't doing any special shadow look. I think I was using the P&J lipstick in 062.

I'm a bit tempted to use falsies, but I'm sure it'll end up in failure then I'll get so frustrated.
In the close up, I actually forgot to apply the Coffret D'or shadow before tightlining, so it smudge a wee bit when I attempted to apply it. The liner is also a bit thicker than in the picture. I've tried the MUFE Aqua Eyes, but it smudged terribly. I really like the texture of the MUFE liner but I had to give it up. The P&J liner stays on but it's not as soft as the MUFE liner.
Oh! My eyebrows are started to get fuller too! I've been usin the Ardell Brow and Lash Growth Accelerator for the past week and a half and it's really starting to make a difference. I don't use it on my lashes because I have the Canmake Lash Essence.

So in the Hongdae area, there's a lot to see. According to some foreign teachers that I know, the areas south of the river (can't remember the name) is considered the rich area. It's actually a HUGE difference compared to the area that I'm living in. There's more shopping, restaurants and university students, so it feels a bit safer to be walking around at night.
I met the Pon De Ring Lion!!! I wanted to take the blankets and plushies that were behind me.

Going back into the subway and this was at around 5:30pm on a Saturday.
Again..what's with the "cock"?! I'm sure it actually says cockls, but still! Final picture, what were those girls thinking? Even though it was a high of 15C, everyone else was still wearing jackets and such. The makeup on the girl to the right looks weird. It's like she drew her eyeliner all the way up her eyelid. I would never ever dress like that in public...

The lovely DHC Store. I went inside and it was empty!! It's so awkward to have the SA following you when the store is empty. I found collagen capsules for 25000won, I might go back to get it. It'll save me more money than adding it into my 4000won Smoothie Kings everytime.

22 comments:

Laura L said...

wheee. is the lion donut. haha.
aww,i hope u get well soon <3

is DHC.. is it expensive over there?

Naomi said...

Hehe something looks so familiar lol I live near Hongdae
(in Sinchon actually..) I go there all the time lol Those two girls look Japanese "Gyaru" girls to me. They must be freezing..

Yumeko said...

ooh hongdae! i havent been in a long time
i will try to go on my next visit

K said...

oooh I love pon de rings!!!

pandablush said...

Heeeh my skin is not fine at all~ its really dry but in the afternoon its oily.. dilemma. my eyebrows are naturally thin T_T

i would love to have ur cute freckles, i always adore girls with freckles, its too damn cute!!!

i also feel weird when i go to a cosme store and no one there and the shop ladies following me.. lol.. esp Anna Sui..they are so persuasive! 3 ladies on me always! it made me doesnt wanna buy their products xD

dodo said...

Wow I must try that"Ardell Brow and Lash Growth Accelerator($4)" it's a drugstore brand and not overpriced. I had DHC eyelash tonic($10)and Talika eyelash conditioner($14). I might throw them away regardless I still had much left, especially the DHC one, the bottle is transparent and I can see the serum's messy and gross.

Kasumi said...

lol manly frog. Haha can we get a video witnessing that? ;)
ahhhh *POINTS* Pon De Ring Lion!!!! cutee!
It is kinda awakard having SA's follow you. I always feel so rushed don't you?

bk377 said...

Hongdae... I'm there almost every Saturday, it's a feat trying to get my friends to go anywhere else! A total foreigner magnet, but the reason so many young people go there (and that there's a good nightlife) is that it's the central area between 3 of the best universities in Korea including Hongik the best art uni, hence the cute shops.

Have you not been South of the river yet? Apgujeong and Kangnam are the richer areas and where all the designer and boutique culture is located. Even if the clothes are pricey, the green-tea ice desserts are worth the trip alone :)

✿Ji✿ said...

Ah you look so pure and beautiful on the pics!<3
Your eyelashes are sooo long!I´m jelous! ;)

I hope my first swap will be fun.^^
Wish me luck!:)

Yeah I saw the new Nintendo and was kind of dumbfounded!XD
It´s so cute, I really wann carry it around and play all the time!XD

It´s sad that you left your Nintendo at home! Do you like Korea so far?^.^

Bijin Blair said...

Nope, not a manly frog but a sexyy lady!

I love DHC, esp their cleansing oil and facial cottons!

Jamilla Camel said...

Your lashes look incredibly long!! That lion is soooo Kawaii...!

I just got some sheep coffee mugs today shaped like...erm, sheep--I couldn't resist!

ami said...

the lion is totally cute! I love your simple look!

eki said...

DHC my fav XD your lashes look so pretty~!!

izumi said...

heheee.. the lion! so cute :)

your eyelashes look so lush! i love it~ the natural look is very nice too ^^ if i put eye makeup on, i usually put on eyeshadow and NOT eyeliner and mascara.. but.. hmm, maybe i should try the other way around.

watercoloursky said...

Actually the MUFE liner smudged on me last week, I was so annoyed! It was probably due to the heat on that day so I guess no matter how expensive the liner it doesn't always hold up.

jewels said...

ah!!! those donuts are my fave!!! my friend introduced those donuts to me when i went to japan last yr. so yummi!!!!

Syn@3sTh3sI@ said...

miu: when is the best time to travel to Korea ? I'm thinking to visit Korea in May or June, is that the best time ?

Mona said...

awww that picture with the lion donut thingy is really cute

your lashes look great ;D

fuzkittie said...

Look like a Korean star!!! xD Those lashes are amazing and pretty, great job~ <3

Angie said...

Your lashes look amazing! Pity the aqua eyes smudged on you! I find it works really well to tightline with!

Magnolias can be about the size of your palm when they're fully bloomed. They're SOOOO pretty! =)

Anonymous said...

i'm sorry to say... that your lashes are ugly and you should try false eyelashes

Jamilla Camel said...

Hey Anonymous! I bet you have crap eyelashes like the rest of us Asian women, so don't criticize genetic features beyond someone's control.