tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48463613384404472272024-03-14T06:05:06.137-07:00chérie liquorTShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933712524009010987noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846361338440447227.post-47782425609182008002020-03-05T21:00:00.000-08:002020-03-05T21:00:26.099-08:00Take Ten: Manga Reads For Bored Busybodies <div style="text-align: center;">
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Crazy concept for you all: when you're dying to pick up a book but have lost the innate ability to focus for long enough periods that you fly through several hundred chapters you had as a child, there is still hope. That very hope comes in the form of manga. Simply put, mangas are Japanese graphic novels that are often adapted to animation and even sometimes live-action films or stage plays. The appeal lies in a tesselation of captivating storytelling, visually inviting illustrations and chapters fit for those on a time crunch or are in for a non-stop binge. </div>
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A miniature, much blonder version of myself as a toddler had an insatiable, imaginative mind looking to feast upon every kind of artistic media I could get my tiny hands on. Yeah sure I started with watching Sailor Moon and Cardcaptor Sakura on TV, but eventually fell upon the Tokyo Ghoul volumes and <i>Hello, I Love You </i>by <i>The Doors</i> rang through the speakers in my head immediately. </div>
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Here are my picks for those new to manga or those avid readers looking for something to add to their roster. Enjoy! x</div>
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<b>NANA</b></div>
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Any opportunity to promote NANA I will gladly take! As mentioned in my <a href="https://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2019/02/anime-that-can-even-get-your-skeptic.html">anime</a> and <a href="https://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2019/10/style-files-fashion-in-animation.html">fashion in animation</a> posts the story lies within the intersection of the lives of two young women both named Nana with polarizing personalities and interests. It's riddled with countless noteworthy fashion moments, angst galore, and even some more than subtle WLW action that adds another depth to the romance-fueled shoujo. Albeit unfinished, this 21-volume treasure is capable of rooting itself in your heart and clinging to your most vulnerable emotions at nearly every turn of a page. This forever changed me as a person, a fashion lover, and even as a fiction writer. Indulge yourselves. (FYI: It's Nana Osaki's birthday today!)</div>
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<b>BUNGO STRAY DOGS</b></div>
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Fictional detectives, mafia, and villains with special abilities all inspired by real-life authors from Japan, Russia, and America are what makes up one of the most flawlessly intriguing and beautifully drawn mangas I've ever come across. The characterizations are so intricately crafted that even if you never liked the author in reality, you're bound to be a fan of their 2D persona. Even if you catch up seeing as it's still being updated, there's plenty more to dive into. There are an additional seven light novels, some of which predate the series's timeline, some that are simply derivatives of it, and others that are set in alternate universes. One of the light novels "BEAST" was even converted to manga style recently as well. Even a cutesy "Wan" segment exists along with a perfectly executed anime and feature film. It's a Michelin star multi-course meal over here.<br />
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<b>HUNTER X HUNTER</b></div>
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Many friends of mine can attest to this being a god-tier shonen manga and it's hard to top in my eyes too. An exuberant boy sets off to participate in an annual exam to become a Hunter (you can hunt just about anything in this word from fugitives to rare relics to food) like his father who disappeared soon after he was born. Along the way, he makes friends at every corner who both teach him and are inspired by his courage and bright-eyed persistence (even his enemies are motivated by the kid). The Phantom Troupe introduced in the YorkNew City Arc are a personal favorite so keep an eye out.<br />
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<b>NORAGAMI</b></div>
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You either love Noragami or you hate it or you are overwhelmed with both emotions at once. Divided into two parallel worlds are the Near Shore where living humans and the like reside adjacent to the Far Shore littered with gods, demons, and lost souls named <i>shinki</i>. The dynamics between the human protagonist and these otherworldly beings make for light entertainment amid some really badass fights and ornate that will charm your pants off. </div>
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<b>HAIKYUU!!</b></div>
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Cannot say I've ever been all that into athletics save for the World Cup and the occasional spurts of ice skating obsession, but after being pushed to give Haikyuu a try, I am now well-versed in both excessive volleyball knowledge and wholesome sports manga feels. Karasuno High School takes the main stage in the series but glimpses of other teams including their interactions on and off the court will have you collecting favorites like those shiny pressed coins at Disney World. It's filled to the brim with uplifting notions and themes of friendship and sharing ambitions as well as hardships as a team. It's also fun to keep an eye out for how the characters of each team resemble their respective mascots.<br />
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<b>JUNJI ITO</b><br />
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Could not for the life of me choose just one to highlight here so I'm going forth in recommending Junji Ito's works as a whole. Fans of horror, if you're not already familiar with this man's glorious collection of tantalizingly gruesome tales and hypnotic artistry, now is the time to get acquainted. I'd suggest starting with <i>Tomie</i>, <i>Uzumaki</i>, and <i>Smashed</i> but he also has done an adaptation of Dazai Osamu's <i>No Longer Human</i> (who is, funnily enough, a main protagonist in <i>Bungo Stray Dogs</i>) that's worth checking out. </div>
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<b>JUJUTSU KAISEN</b></div>
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One of my more recent fixations and what I'd say is one of <i>Weekly Shonen Jump</i>'s standouts is all about curses, but I'm talking manifested human-like embodiments of curses. They run around with powers that stem from what is essentially negativity of all degrees and can only be defeated by <i>onmyoji</i> which are shamen/sorcerers who each wield their own unique curse technique to counteract the curses themselves. Both curses and curse users are categorized by grade, first grade being the most powerful. Yuji Itadori finds himself in a wrong place, wrong time situation that leads him to be possessed by Sukuna aka the most sinister and notorious curse anyone knows of. Under the guidance of famed curse user Gojo Satoru, he's brought to a magic technical college to learn the trade. Every character is deeply fascinating and there are moments that will surprisingly take shots at your heart, but it's well worth it.<br />
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<b>YONA OF THE DAWN</b></div>
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A princess who experiences an enormous amount of growth from spoiled rotten to full-time archer/warrior is enticing, especially when it includes her leading a band of really handsome "dragons" who would all throw themselves on the pyre for her. It's everything charming about historical dramas while being entirely made up and overflowing with honey-sweet and silly tidbits every chapter. </div>
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<b>BATTLE ANGEL ALITA</b></div>
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More strong female leads coming right up! Alita's a cyborg in a post-apocalyptic future who wakes up in an amnesiac haze but is repaired by a cybernetics doctor and soon regains her former fighting spirit that leads her to trials as a bounty hunter and star player in Motorball before tapping into earlier memories that further her journey for answers. The plot has heavy themes of classism and environmental turmoil that can hit very close to home even 30 years after its initial publication.<br />
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<b>KAKEGURUI TWIN</b></div>
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My anime post featured a shout out for the Kakegurui anime and so I figured I'd push the narrative even further with the addition of its spin-off Kakegurui Twin that centers around Mary Saotome's time at Hyakkaou Private Academy before Yumeko Jabami transferred to the gambling hell hole. This cemented Mary a #1 spot on my character list for sure, she's wickedly sharp and strong-willed which is explored so much more here. The former student council president Sachiko is almost more fearsome and enrapturing than Momobami by the way.<br />
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TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933712524009010987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846361338440447227.post-23039832920999601942020-02-24T13:24:00.001-08:002020-02-24T13:24:15.090-08:00Beauty Buff: Skincare Update (And the Hell In Between)<div style="text-align: center;">
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It seems an extensive period of time has passed since you've had any insight as to what's the deal with my skin and routine these days. In eight months since my last <a href="https://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2019/06/beauty-buff-new-and-improved-cherie.html">post</a>, a great amount of torture has taken place.<br />
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For quite a while I contracted an outrageous (by my standards) case of hormonal acne that was only further aggravated by some of the products I was using. My skin, in particular, is greatly affected by stress and my dietary habits so even a tiny ounce of internal strife or dairy/sugar sets it off. But, I'd never experienced something this drastic.<br />
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I debated seeing a dermatologist or investing in some low-grade retinol creams or serums and while I'd recommend others do just that, I weirdly enough had the issue vanish practically overnight when I switched around some components of my routine.<br />
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Let's get on with it and bring out the shiny new stuff!<br />
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I've shifted gears and started alternating between warm and cold water when I splash my face first thing in the morning. Still not using any sort of cleanser but if I have a gym session bright and early I come back and slough away the sweat with micellar water.<br />
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COSRX Centella Water Alcohol-Free Tone $14 <a href="https://www.yesstyle.com/en/tcuc.USD/coc.US/info.html/pid.1052684718?cpid=1052684717&googtrans=en&gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxX5LV9t_ldM48LPX8s1rghg2Z3ZFteKsEtFmZvr4OwUfRy2_3TFgDqhoCdY0QAvD_BwE">yesstyle.com</a><br />
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Behold, my newest lifesaver. I bought this on a whim because I had run out of Peach & Lily's Good Acids Pore Toner and just rolled into a K-Beauty store asking the clerk for something that would keep my pH balanced, pores refreshed, but safe for sensitive baby skin. I've been using it morning and night and holy hell, the calming effects this has have reduced redness and inflammation tenfold for me. Centella Asiatica has healing properties due to its high potency of antioxidants so for those looking to minimize existing acne, prevent future breakouts, while treating the appearance of eczema, psoriasis, and environmental irritation, add this ingredient to your regimen!<br />
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Pyunkang Yul Moisture Serum $23 <a href="https://www.yesstyle.com/en/tcuc.USD/coc.US/info.html/pid.1060395537?cpid=1060395536&googtrans=en&gclid=CjwKCAiAhc7yBRAdEiwAplGxXynE4wDsKtf6m7uT69ZvXpBLQEWu097Zj0Cx7-TxO3H2r2DIlcOf-RoC9vUQAvD_BwE">yesstyle.com</a><br />
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Still using this. Still love it. Great for under makeup. Softening. Chef's kiss.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">My first tube hasn't run out and I still enjoy this formula but it has since gone up in price because Sephora doesn't seem to be keeping it in stock anymore. Please protect yourselves from UVA and UVB damage kids!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Lato;">Bioderma Sensibio H2O Micellar Water $14.90 <a href="https://www.dermstore.com/product_Sensibio+H2O_72260.htm">dermstore.com</a></span><br />
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My lord and savior that provides the best double cleanse for my skin and makes my cheeks feel like cotton candy clouds. It's likely this is a product I'll never give up.<br />
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Krave Beauty Matcha Hemp Hydrating Cleanser $16 <a href="https://kravebeauty.com/products/matcha-hemp-hydrating-cleanser">kravebeauty.com</a><br />
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Krave has quickly climbed up the list of my favorite beauty brands with gentle yet effective products that have easily identifiable ingredients and no harsh additives or chemicals. This cleanser works to hydrate your face while getting out any leftover makeup gunk or dirt buildup. I don't use a brush or a glove, just work it into your skin for 60 seconds and rinse off with lukewarm water.<br />
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Drunk Elephant Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser $32 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/beste-no-9-jelly-cleanser-P426836">sephora.com</a><br />
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Got this as a sample and it's perfect for days in between exfoliation when I'm feeling extra congested or gross without stripping my skin or breaking me out. I'll do the first 30 seconds of washing with this, rinse, and switch off to the Krave Beauty one.<br />
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COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence <a href="https://www.ulta.com/hyaluronic-acid-hydra-power-essence?productId=pimprod2004958">ulta.com</a><br />
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She's stuck around for now. Juices me up a bit like a pseudo-serum. I have my eye open for other options.<br />
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Krave Beauty Oat So Simple Water Cream $28 <a href="https://kravebeauty.com/products/oat-so-simple-water-cream">kravebeauty.com</a><br />
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So the love story between me and First Aid Beauty's Coconut Water Cream came to an abrupt end when I started picking up on the way it was making my skin burn more often than not. Luckily, Krave dropped this baby right around the time I was running low. I love that it's not greasy or thick but delivers just enough moisture even in this extra dry winter season I'm desperately clawing my way out of. It comes with a spatula so as not to worry about germs and it's even considered safe for those suffering from fungal acne.<br />
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Innisfree Pore Clearing Clay Mask 2X with Super Volcanic Clusters $15 <a href="https://us.innisfree.com/products/pore-clearing-clay-mask-2x-with-super-volcanic-clusters">us.innisfree.com</a><br />
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I use a lot of the same masks as some of the ones I mentioned in my previous <a href="https://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2019/04/glow-guide-unmasking-right-masks-for-at.html">mask guide</a> but have since swapped clay masks due to to Asarai one being a bit more intense than I'd prefer. This Innisfree volcanic clay mask is creamier and doesn't leave my skin feeling as though it needs a heap of moisture replacement while doing a solid job of attacking all the grime and uneven texture that progresses over the course of a busy week. <br />
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Would love to hear some of your beauty faves as of late as well so feel free to hit the comments or let me know via socials. x</div>
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TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933712524009010987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846361338440447227.post-86911927837550977912020-02-06T15:34:00.000-08:002020-02-06T15:34:09.300-08:00Take Ten: Sustainable Shopping Sequel But More Vintage<div style="text-align: center;">
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Thrifting can be a daunting task to accomplish knowing it requires the holy trifecta of time, patience, and luck that many of us don't possess. Yet here we are trying our darnedest to shift into an age of shopping that proves ethical on all accounts and a more prominent desire for one-of-a-kind pieces in our wardrobes. What to do... Oh, that's right! I'm here with the answer.<br />
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Previously, I highlighted a number of sustainable brands that were on the steep side, with the inclusion of online consignment options like The Real Real and Depop in between. As someone who is pressed for pennies but fashion-hungry myself, I've thankfully since then found more ways to keep conscious about my purchases while keeping them chic and shoppable from the comfort on my bed.<br />
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Without further ado, I bestow upon you all my favorite online vintage and consignment shops!<br />
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<b><a href="https://sororitevintage.com/">SORORITÉ VINTAGE</a></b><br />
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For the party girl's next night out or swimwear needs for your next vacay, the Miami-based brand is sure to be at the top of the list for the upcoming spring and summer seasons. (They have uber generous sale prices to boot!) $$</div>
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Accessories tend to be overlooked outside of ready-to-wear due to their more readily commercial purchase power during these times whilst a greater emphasis on gowns and awards season-friendly garb. That being said, I said screw that and tried to dig through for what eccentric goodies I could find.</div>
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Despite losing photos to the void of which is the mess of files on my desktop, I bring to you all a collective of accessories I spotted while catching up on every runway show during this SS20 Couture season. To note, there were also some pretty sick belts I saw from several designers but not knowing whether or not they were attached to the apparel they were fitted to led me to leave them out of this post. Feel free to check them out for yourselves alone with more of the gorgeous pieces on <a href="https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows">Vogue Runway</a> and <a href="https://nowfashion.com/collections?utf8=%E2%9C%93&set=Paris+Spring+Summer+2020+Couture&designer=">Now Fashion</a>.</div>
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When you want to be the villainess of the third adaptation of <i>Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events</i> it's imperative that you save all your future paychecks to collect this entire array of kooky and avant-garde trinkets. Some references to founder Elsa Schiaparelli were taken into consideration by Creative Director Daniel Roseberry including her favorite flower the iris on the ears, tape measure detailing on sandal straps, and the exoskeletal gold jewels as an homage to her old friend and famed Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti. </div>
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The same satisfyingly saturated palette Piccioli's been dousing Valentino's last few collections with to die for leather mad scientist gloves, oversized phoenix feather earrings and ear cuffs, and coral reef headpieces I can only assume would attract many birds to perch on the wearer's head (not that that particular item is all that wearable in the first place).</div>
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The Australian designer duo presented a series of modern ballroom fairytale envy that provide a couturified vision of what Ariel would wear after ditching her mermaid tail for legs and a handsome prince in 2020. The seafoam green and ballet slipper pink adorned with the most delicate ruffles and scaly skin-tight rhinestone sock boots topped off with a bow almost identical to that of the Disney princess's from the animated films is all too exquisite.</div>
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Why are coronal headbands so appealing to me? I've seen so many complaints but no matter how many times I'm deterred from throwing my money at one, I can't help but get this babydoll Miu Miu obsessed girl who reads Virginia Woolf and Charlotte Brontë exclusively vibe from them I want to bask in. Clare Waight-Keller <i>definitely</i> agrees. Those sparingly crystal-laden tights are really calling out to me as well, as much as they can be used for weddings and special events, they'd likely perk up any day-to-day fit to work or brunch just the same.<br />
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Horror is a much more expansive genre than you'd think at first. It's not all jump scares, demons, haunted houses, or psychological thrillers. Much like taffy, it can be stretched into whatever a writer/director desires it to be and present a dozen elemental factors as well as underlying messages.<br />
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Fashion often looks back to horror and gothic eras for inspiration as seen and widely revered in the many collections by Alexander McQueen prior to his passing in 2010. Being a huge fan of his work, but a scaredy-cat nonetheless, I thought it would be a fun idea to compile a list of horror films (some more frightening than others) that had me lusting over fashion long enough to keep me from cowering away from the screen.<br />
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<b>The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>I often wonder if steampunk was born out of Rocky Horror because is there anything more iconic than the leather-clad corsets and fishnets combo Frank-N-Furter is most known for? This cult classic has inspired all things queer across the board and to this day shadow plays are done weekly in its honor.<br />
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<b>The Witches of Eastwick (1987)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Cher, Michelle Pfieffer, and Susan Sarandon as witches with big perms and every level of the '80s best from padded power suits to body contouring gowns and muscle tees. Although I was born nine years later, I''m almost certain this film birthed me.<br />
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<b>The Craft (1996)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Nancy Downs is one of the last century's biggest goth girl crushes and wow have her style choices stood the test of time. What I wouldn't give to steal her collection of chokers and ornate cross necklaces. Don't even get me started on the boots. Forget Regina George's clan, <i>this </i>is the clique I wanna be a part of.<br />
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<b>Jennifer's Body (2009)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>From the second the trailer dropped already ten years ago, I was sold. Megan Fox, I bow to you. You won. Hot popular girl becomes home for demon possession and gets eerily <i>hotter</i> because she's eating boys for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yeah, sign me up. Finding any semblance of that pink heart-patterned hoodie or fighting the urge to turn a white puffer jacket bloody for the sake of worshipping Queen Jennifer breaks my heart even in 2020.<br />
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<b>Helter Skelter (2012)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>This is my absolute favorite psychological horror film to date and it's also one of the most visually alluring to boot. Erika Sawajiri is captivating in picture-perfect lingerie and ball gowns, but all the more tantalizing masking bloody eyes with bejeweled eye patches and even stumbling in conveniently garment-like bandages post-surgery.<br />
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<b>Death Becomes Her (1992)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Meryl Streep and Goldie Hawn as rich women who drink a potion that makes them immortal and absolutely glamorous. If the collarbone and cleavage-baring dresses and hair envy weren't enough, Isabella Rossellini in couture collars and halter made entirely of beading with nothing underneath are nails in my coffin.<br />
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<b>Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Although the television series is preferred, the original silver screen Buffy was still a major babe with her cheerleading uniforms, crop tops, and one gorgeous ode to Swan Lake for her prom dress. Whoever started the trend of vampires in leather jackets deserves a peace prize too.<br />
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<b>Sympathy For Lady Vengeance (2005)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Geumja getting out of prison and swiping on that red eyeshadow plus trading up her previous good-girl wardrobe for looks that <i>kill</i> is the femme fatale trope I live for. One of Park Chan-Wook's absolute best works.<br />
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<b>Addams Family Values (1993)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Morticia Addams is shrine-worthy in terms of fashion in horror. She is a pioneer of elegance and goth velour. The mother of all cheekbones.<br />
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<b>The Witches (1990)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Yes, Anjelica Huston gets not one but <i>two</i> entries on my list. Even as a grotesque creature the drip never ceases. Look at those rings over satin gloves. That amethyst cape. Can we bring back capes?<br />
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<b>The Lost Boys (1987)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>If men today took pointers from this film and incorporated the absolute serves these vamps pulled into their daily lives, the world might be a better place. Embroidered jackets over crop tops, oversize blazers, floor-length velvet coats, and beautifully coiffed hair? Yeah, we need this to make a huge comeback.<br />
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<b>Scream (1996)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>An entire Moschino collection was modeled after this film. What a classic. I need Rose McGowan's whole knit top and plaid skirt number in my closet this instant.<br />
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<b>The Love Witch (2016)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Whatever Anna Biller concocted to take this film back 50 years was witchcraft itself. Elaine's like a fever dream as the lovestruck turned murderous witch donning immaculate cat eyes and a wardrobe full of heartbreaking attire.<br />
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<b>Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>All hail the 15th-century and Victorian-era opulence. It's almost hard to watch without drooling over Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves being in a single frame together but once you pay attention it's just an aesthetically-pleasing overload. Personal fave is Gary Oldman out on the town when his eyes turn blood red underneath a top hat and those currently very trendy tiny sunglasses.<br />
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<b>The Neon Demon (2016)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>The Western answer to Japan's Helter Skelter may have been lackluster in its script, but delivered tenfold in both cinematography and an outstanding wardrobe and makeup turnout. Elle Fanning is the picture of innocence and those doe eyes are capable of deadly deceit.<br />
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<b>In Fabric (2018)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>The entire film centers around one seemingly demonic red dress that terrorizes anyone who wears it or even so much as comes into contact with it. It's truly stunning to watch as much as it is anxiety-inducing as each new victim brings the anticipation of whatever peril awaits them.<br />
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<b>Eyes of Laura Mars (1978)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Laura Mars is a photographer who notoriously captures hypersexualized and violent images but one day finds herself seeing through the eyes of a serial killer. Most of the fashion stems from her shoots but it's so worth it, especially to see the way her perspective changes as the plot progresses.<br />
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<b>Blood and Black Lace (1964)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>The Italian neo-noir touch inspires a captivating visual experience and it's stylistically one of my favorites of the '60s. Set in a fashion salon in Rome, models are stalked and killed by a masked mystery man who looks an awful lot like Watchmen's Rorschach. <br />
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<b>Suspiria (2018)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Yes, the 1977 original is superior, but a great amount of the remake is extremely editorial and as absurdly creepy as Tilda Swinton in head-to-toe prosthetics is, I suffer through for the sake of art.<br />
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<b>Jawbreaker (1999)</b><br />
<b><br /></b>Although this is marked down as dark comedy, there's a murder and killer clothes so I don't really care to stick to rules. Rose McGowan in this and many of her other '90s films could definitely be categorized as a fashion icon with a myriad of pastel skirt sets, risque mini dresses, and the ability to turn any ordinary object into a runway accessory.<br />
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This was the first time I looked back at a year's worth of streaming history and realized how much of 2019 was steeped in cyclical listening. According to Spotify's year-end summary, I discovered 200+ artists but had a significant drop in actual playback time. It's made me curious to know the endless factors that determine what changes a person's music streaming habits on a yearly basis. School/job transitions, concert preparations, mood specifics, life-altering experiences... Music is so intricately laced into every aspect of our lives if we allow it to be.<br />
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<b>Love Poem by IU</b></div>
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If my <a href="https://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2019/11/in-review-ius-love-poem-album.html">track-by-track review</a> was any indication, this was most definitely the greatest gift I could've received this year. Albeit the shortest on the list, the six songs on <i>Love Poem</i> tote a perfect collection of emotions and musical experimentation.<br />
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<b>Purpose by Taeyeon</b><br />
<u>Top Track: Better Babe</u></div>
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How generous of an artist must you be to release a full album, a Japanese EP, 3 singles <i>and </i>a Frozen OST. The more of her own writing that goes into her albums as time progresses the better she gets. Entering her early 30s was a godsend in delivering more sultry vocals, bossa nova instrumentals, and so much more to offer with no breaks in sight. Whereas her previous record <i>Voice</i> encased tracks that highlighted individual points of her personal style, <i>Purpose</i> holds its own as one cohesive powerful stand as a mature woman and not just the leader of Girls' Generation.<br />
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<b>Songs For You by Tinashe</b><br />
<u>Top Track: Perfect Crime</u><br />
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Independence looks so good on you, Tinashe. A no-skip album that can sit right behind <i>Nightride</i> you can tell sincerely was a joy for the songstress to produce. Despite already being her loyal doormat, this really exceeded my expectations and I'm already looking forward to what's in store for future releases.</div>
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<b>III by BANKS</b><br />
<u>Top Track: Hawaiian Mazes</u></div>
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Reached my fangirl peak finally experiencing Jillian's insane performance prowess live and literally in my face <i>twice</i> this year. She's been embedding her soul into this since <i>The Altar</i> and it's so raw and mesmerizing when she croons to either an almost entirely isolated piano or these otherworldly drumbeats.<br />
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<b>When I Get Home by Solange</b><br />
<u>Top Track: Almeda</u><br />
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Solange continues to bring the beauty of what art films do for cinema to the music industry. Her music is intelligent and atmospheric, keying into her own culture and identity while pulling you into a dream. Her growth and prosperity since her early 00s sound are priceless.</div>
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<b>RE_vive by Brown Eyed Girls</b><br />
<u>Top Track: A Common Love Story</u></div>
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Legends returned and no one expected their comeback to be a cover album, but with all the reworks and charm each member of BEG brings, who could possibly complain. The music video for <i>Wonder Woman</i> with the wedding gender role reversal and Jack The Ripper concept floored me too.<br />
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<b>Rouge by Yuna</b><br />
<u>Top Track: (Not) The Love of My Life</u><br />
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Can I say this queen is underappreciated? Her voice is effortlessly impeccable and her R&B style entices fans of any genre. With features like Usher and Tyler the Creator it shocks me that she isn't topping charts everywhere. An international treasure.<br />
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Assuming she started working on this during her pregnancy, I think this might be her best album yet. Saccharine vocals lull you to sleep on fairytale acoustic tracks but pick you right back up for electro-pop picks like my favorite listed above.<br />
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<u>Top Track: I'll Kill You</u><br />
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I wish I would've caught onto her music earlier (have been playing her oldie <i>CPR</i> so much lately) because I've been eating this album up. It's sensual and reminiscent of the late 90s/early 00s R&B I grew up on.<br />
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K-indie pop ingenuity of the highest caliber. Her voice is hypnotic and the beats are consistently sickening. When <i>Tennis </i>initially released I think I was on the verge of cracking vertebrae throwing my head around during the chorus.</div>
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<u>Top Track: Really don't like u</u></div>
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The moment you put Kylie Minogue on anything you're begging me to be summoned from the depths of despair to scream about it. My go-to party princess crafts club banger excellence time and again with no brakes on.<br />
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21 years on Earth has been plenty of time to establish Lauren Tsai's place as a force to be reckoned with. With a portfolio of illustrations steeped in bewitching surrealism, a modeling background under her belt, an acting career on the rise, and an impressive track record of collaborations with <i>Marvel</i>, <i>Marc Jacobs </i>(I own one of her bag designs and it is my #1 prized possession), <i>Nike </i>& more, the multilingual beauty is destined for a life of splendor. </div>
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Lauren's catapult into the limelight began after deciding to take a gap year after graduating high school and moving to Tokyo which she had fallen in love with during her time growing up in the cultural melting pot of Hawaii. As a young teen, Tsai pursued modeling casually which led her to visit Japan a few times and get a taste for what the hub of all things fantasy and animation she had grown fond of was really like. At 18, she packed her bags, deciding to take modeling more seriously and happened upon the application for famed reality show <i>Terrace House</i> during her stay. </div>
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The reality TV gods were on Lauren's side and her experiences as a young girl struggling to share her abilities with the world while trying to balance relationships and stay grounded proved relatable as hell to viewers across the globe. Exposure of this degree opened doors for Tsai's innate artistry to soar after invitations to model, design, and interview with major publications and fashion houses came flooding in. </div>
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Back in 2018, Lauren revealed to Alexa Tietjen of WWD, <i><span style="background-color: white; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "tiemposregular" , serif; font-size: 16px;">“</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #1f1f1f; font-family: "tiemposregular" , serif; font-size: 16px;">I always felt embarrassed to say I’m an artist because there’s a lot of negative connotation to saying that nowadays as a Millennial,” she says. “People thought it was weird growing up that I liked video games, fantasy, anime. Now everyone’s giving me a good response.”</span> (<a href="https://wwd.com/eye/people/lauren-tsai-model-terrace-house-netflix-sketches-11092538/">wwd.com</a>)</i> It was difficult enough juggling how to identify herself as a Chinese-American, but even more so when garnering interests that felt alien to those around her.</blockquote>
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She cites <i>Studio Ghibli</i> and <i>Laika Studios</i> as her main inspiration for her artwork, but also incorporates whatever her feelings or struggles are at the time into her sketches. Her "pop-surrealism" has the brevity and awe-factor of a seasoned artist despite never having made it to art school and barely having just reaching legal drinking age in the states. It's no wonder fans scramble to order her work on her <a href="https://unrealinc.com/">site</a> that often is only limited to 24-hour selling windows. Her first sketchbook '<i>It's All For You</i>' released earlier this year completely sold out in both English and Japanese with few copies circulating the internet even several months later. </blockquote>
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Being cast on <i>Legion</i> was a pleasant surprise to most, considering it never dawned on me or likely anyone else that Lauren had a desire to act. The FX series does perfectly play into the fantasy and unreal themes of her illustrations, however. Legion falls in line with the <i>X-Men</i> films while taking on darker variations more fitting for the network, but still following the basic plotlines of mutants with superpowers. Lauren's portrayal as the time-traveling Switch (Jia-Yi) led to her getting an offer for Amy Poehler's Netflix adaptation of <i>Moxie</i>, a novel written by Jennifer Mathieu about a Texan teen who fires off a feminist revolution in her small town.<br />
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With more acting projects on the horizon, a plethora of designs to produce (including that sick sculpture she created pictured above), and dozens of fashion-related bookings, it's a wonder how Lauren stays sane, humble, and ridiculously beautiful. For more of her content, you can follow her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/laurentsai/?hl=en">Instagram</a> (or her art-specific Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/unreal.is.me/?hl=en">here</a>), <a href="https://twitter.com/LaLaChuu">Twitter</a>, and her personal <a href="https://unrealinc.com/">website</a>. We'll be rooting for your passions, Miss Tsai.<br />
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It goes without saying IU is the great love of my life. Not even in a romantic sense, but because she so effortlessly captured my heart and eases my soul with her music and smile alone, I call that love. Two years have passed since the back-to-back releases of her self-written and produced <i>Palette</i> along with her second cover album <i>Flower Bookmark 2</i>. She's had plenty of time to experience the transition into her late twenties along with growing as an actress on the big and small screens. Her musical advancements are so incredibly broad for someone who can easily be pigeonholed as a ballad singer, delving into a myriad of genres and sub-genres while staying true to what her vocal color allows. <i>Love Poem</i> is akin to a love letter that writes a thank you to all the projects she's created up to now while introducing whatever she feels is on the horizon. Experimentation is rampant on this album just as it was with her last two as IU shows us she's only just begun to break the surface as a singer, composer, and producer.</div>
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We start off with something reminiscent of <i>dlwlrma </i>soon transition to an acoustic jazz session during the chorus, which made my jaw hit the floor. Her voice goes from this lively chirp to a velvety bar singer without a blip. The song describes the feeling of being a bit lost in life, stumbling over these feelings but still trying to be a positive person. She also tries to come to an understanding regarding those who take out their misfortunes on others with anger and hate comments saying they're probably just as sad and lonely as us at the end of the day. Overall the long is the warm mug of tea or soothing bubble bath at the end of a tiresome week and I'm thankful.</div>
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After working with Sam Kim and admitting to being his fan, I'm not shocked, albeit shriekingly please, that a sultry acoustic number snaked its way onto this album. The last time she dabbled in something like this was on <i>Modern Times</i> which was ridden with Spanish guitars, violins, and accordions to procure a subtly sensual sound like dessert wine for your ears. Even the lyrics are about being addicted to someone who's a human vice. A person who barely humors you or disappears without a call but with one word or touch can have you on edge for hours on end. Maybe this is my favorite track.</div>
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An early 2000s pop anthem? Sign me up! This is 100% a song for first loves or the intoxicating honeymoon phases of a new relationship. A sound completely different from anything she's put out before but perfect for dancing in your underwear and pretending you're <i>Lizzie McGuire</i> or for that girls' trip playlist to blast in the car on repeat until your friends get sick of you. Absolutely precious nostalgia.</div>
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A grandiose production that brings us back to <i>Last Fantasy </i>days or as an ending credit theme for a Studio Ghibli film. The orchestra builds and makes your heart swell and brings you right back to earth with a <i>Sogyeokdong</i>-style electronic beat and then obliterates all your expectations with a sudden fiddle (dance as seen in the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3Fwdnij49o">music video</a>) break. This song especially rings true with the album title in its lyrics that are so beautifully strung together:</div>
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Sleep can only ever be peaceful and interrupted with zero nightmares in sight because this song exists. But while you're awake listening to this, you will cry many tears. IU's vocals consistently have the ability to both heal and hurt depending on the particular mood of the song. With tracks like this seeped in tragic endings and last goodbyes, her voice transforms into a Shakespearean sonnet, made to deliver devastation in the most beautiful way possible. I'm beginning to run out of tissues. </div>
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The album closer was pre-released so I'm well acquainted with how powerful it is. There would be no other song better suited to tie together this EP than this. Uplifting, encouraging... <i>Love poem</i> is an angelic companion to those shrouded by darkness. IU's echoing call of "I'll be there" to whoever's listening is for anyone out there who feels overwhelmed by their demons and aims to bring hope for a better tomorrow straight to their hearts. Even after about a million plays, the message still rings through just as loudly as the first time. </div>
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TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933712524009010987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846361338440447227.post-77583693801540141972019-11-09T12:31:00.003-08:002019-11-09T12:31:46.692-08:00Chérie Bites: What I Eat in a Day <div style="text-align: center;">
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Considering my sun sign is Taurus, I try to stray from the stereotype that I'm always thinking about food, but after several requests, I guess I'm gonna talk all about food. </div>
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Five years ago my journey with pescetarianism began and to this day I avoid dairy + sugar 98% of the time along with restricted amounts of gluten which has improved both my skin and prior gastrointestinal strife. I've never been much of a fan of junk/processed foods so the majority of what I eat are whole foods and when dining out, my choices reflect the same ones I'd make if I was preparing food for myself at home. However, my sweet tooth is an exception and if I see macarons, I'm eating them. </div>
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This in no way is me trying to push my habits unto others, please do eat within your health and financial means whatever they may be. Aside from occasional fish and seafood, my diet is predominantly vegan but this might not be an option for everyone. I respect everyone's choices!</div>
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An overview of what I'd typically consume for each portion of the day isn't an exact science, but I would be open to sharing recipes in the future. Bon appetit!</div>
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Mornings are not my strong suit. The most I'll have before noon is a mug of sencha green tea or matcha whisked into either oat, coconut, or almond milk due to my stomach being sensitive to queasiness in the earlier portion of the day. </div>
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My first meal is either some variation of toast, smoothie bowl, or a big salad if I'm miraculously in the mood for a bowl of greens. Toasts can be savory or sweet and a few favored combinations of mine include: avocado + chili lime, smoked salmon + hummus, cucumber + dill (vegan) cream cheese, banana + honey almond butter, strawberry + pistachio butter. Vibrant smoothie bowls tend to perk up my day so I like opting for bases with red berries, tropical fruits, or spirulina and go to town on toppings like goji berries, <i>all </i>the seeds, granola, cacao nibs, lemon zest, and almond butter. These also give you free rein to add in all sorts of superfoods like maca powder or hidden greens like spinach without fuss. For salads, I'm on the picky side and only settle for dark leafy greens like spinach and arugula with lemon or wine vinaigrettes and mix-ins like avocado, cucumber, tomato, pumpkin seeds, soft boiled eggs, chickpeas, or even roasted veggies. If I'm sticking to savory for the moment, I'll have a bit of fruit on the side like raspberries, mango, or whatever's in season. </div>
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Since I tend to eat breakfast at what's officially dubbed as lunchtime, I don't have the appetite or time for a meal before dinner. My snack could very well be a latte of sorts (matcha, espresso, beet...) if I'm not too hungry or all too busy to stop and munch. If I am feeling peckish, my go-to's are olive oil popcorn, cucumbers/carrots with hummus, cauliflower crackers, and plantain chips. Chewing gum and honey cough drops are also food, I swear.</div>
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Here's when things become a mixed bag. My ability to meal prep is nonexistent so staring in the abyss of my fridge for 20 minutes is an essential part of dinnertime. I eat a lot of rice so I'll make curries, stir fry, camarones enchilados (Cuban shrimp creole?), potajes (bean stews), Filipino adobo, and all the fried rice. Rice noodles, soba, and lentil/chickpea pastas are another way I take the lazy carb route. Veggies are not an issue for me so I pile on the broccoli, cauliflower, okra, sweet potatoes, zucchini, carrots, kimchi, radishes, asparagus, mushrooms, green beans, peppers, eggplant, etc. A super quick fix for making vegetables tasty is lightly tossing them in olive oil and seasoning with either salt + garlic + smoked paprika or everything but bagel from Trader Joe's before shoving it in the oven at 400F for 15-20mins. Basically, my cardinal rule for dinner is there is never too much garlic and if it's bland I won't eat it. </div>
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My love, my light, my kryptonite. I love it all. Macarons, arroz con leche (rice pudding), red bean buns, black sesame ice cream, pasteis de nata (egg tarts)... I kid you not, my stomach just grumbled as I typed all those. A kitchen devoid of dessert is a pitiful one for me, but I'll happily settle for some fruit and rose or chamomile tea at the end of the day. </div>
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If you'd like to see more about food, my diet, or recipes please let me know in the comments or via Instagram! Be healthy and happy, my chéries. </div>
TShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06933712524009010987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4846361338440447227.post-1607082122446282062019-11-06T12:55:00.002-08:002019-11-06T12:55:46.023-08:00Take Ten: Webtoons You'll Wanna Bookmark<div style="text-align: center;">
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Leisure time is not something easily accessible for everyone which makes TV shows, movies, and even books difficult to catch up on. For entertainment that can be squeezed into busy workdays or available during commutes on public transportation, webtoons might be your new BFF. Much the same as comics or manga, webtoons have a panel format with text bubble dialogue to read vertically on digital devices. Each chapter will only take about 5-10 minutes of your time and creators normally post updates weekly or bi-weekly. Another wonderful aspect of getting into webtoons is that you can discover a myriad of stories and genres without drowning in multi-episode seasons or 2+ hour commitments.<br />
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I'm currently subscribed to about 25-30 webtoons and narrowed down the ones I find the most charming. If you're looking to follow any of the artists working on these, usually their social media accounts are attached to the bottom of each chapter of their uploads. Enjoy!</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/lore-olympus/list?title_no=1320&page=1">Lore Olympus</a></u></b></div>
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Created by: Rachel Smythe</div>
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A modernized take on Greek mythology centering around the relationship between Hades and Persephone. Its tantalizing color scheme draws you in but the scattered puns and nods to the struggles of women in society today keep you wanting more every week.</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/honey-lemon/list?title_no=139415&page=1">Honey Lemon</a></u></b></div>
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Created by: Courtney Wirthit</div>
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Genre: Slice of Life, Romance</div>
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Animation for 20-somethings is hard to come by but this webtoon perfectly encapsulates the pressures and safeguards of post-grad young adults without veering too deep into romance cliches. So relatable it hurts.</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/the-devil-is-a-handsome-man/list?title_no=1311&page=1">The Devil Is a Handsome Man</a></u></b></div>
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Created by: Hellothisisangle</div>
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Genre: Fantasy, Crime Drama</div>
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In an alternate universe, a metropolitan city occupied by demons and run by the devil himself with a Gotham/film noir essence that aligns with the mystique behind the protagonist's past. (LGBTQ+ characters)</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/vixen/list?title_no=295448&page=1">Vixen</a></u></b></div>
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Genre: Period Drama, Fantasy</div>
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Femme fatale priestess Koryo, is set on ending the reign of a notoriously violent rival leader herself when every other man in her life tries to make her sit still and look pretty. </div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/drama/purple-hyacinth/list?title_no=1621&page=1">Purple Hyacinth</a></u></b></div>
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Created by: Ephemerys and Sophism</div>
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Genre: Crime Drama</div>
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A secret society of assassins threatens the monarchy which leads a patrol officer with a lie detection ability to team up with the most wanted criminal in the city in their mutual desire to take down the evil mastermind.</div>
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Created by: Swansgarden</div>
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Genre: Romance, Drama</div>
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Edith is a struggling writer who was never lucky in love until she runs into a former crush. But after a drunken night with a suave stranger, her heart is tugged in a very different direction.</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/heartblood/list?title_no=201409&page=1">Heartblood</a></u></b></div>
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Elves, wolves, and deers are the main tribes of this fantasy tale in which an elf with healing magic stumbles upon an injured wolf warrior. The warrior is already engaged to someone else but as this friendship blossoms something deeper brews. (LGBTQ+ characters)</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/drama/aerial-magic/list?title_no=1358&page=1">Aerial Magic</a></u></b></div>
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Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Coming-of-Age</div>
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An adorable young witch starts an apprenticeship at a shop responsible for repairing magical items (mostly brooms) and goes on to learn lessons in life, self, and love. (LGBTQ+ characters)</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/vampire-girlfriends-/list?title_no=288452&page=1">Vampire Girlfriends</a></u></b></div>
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Created by: potchimew</div>
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Genre: Rom-Com, Slice of Life, Supernatural</div>
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Formatted like a newspaper serial, two vampire girlfriends live together in modern times presenting their daily lives and antics. Super light-hearted and full of laughs! (LGBTQ+ characters)</div>
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<b><u><a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en/challenge/till-she-met-her-gl-/list?title_no=327915&page=1">Till She Met Her</a></u></b></div>
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Created by: LuxLin</div>
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Genre: Fantasy, Rom-Com</div>
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In a school where everyone's a descendant from a lineage of supernatural creatures, a succubus falls for a dryad and eventually convinces her to be her girlfriend. Funny anecdotes with imaginative details of a campus full of magic and folklore. (LGBTQ+ characters)</div>
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(<i>Top Left to Bottom Right</i>) Overpowered!, Lovestruck, Easy Love?, Hovergirls, Young Blood, The Reaper and the Waiting, Oh My Intern!, President Rivals, Alienated</div>
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The final edition of my style muses will come to a close with a medium that stretches the imagination and can bend reality with no bounds. Animation is a multi-faceted experience that is no exclusive to children but definitely shaped the interests we have developed and brought with us to adulthood, including those pertaining to how we dress ourselves. I think the first time I was influenced in any way by media to make a style-conscious decision was while watching <i>Sailor Moon</i> as a toddler and deciding I would not rest until my hair was bubblegum pink like Chibiusa's. </div>
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The story of how a punk rock songstress and hopeless romantic with the same first name come to meet and live together in Tokyo after a chance meeting on the train amassed a cult following since it's initial publishing as a manga in the early '00s on the pages of Japan's <i>Cookie Magazine</i>. Creator Ai Yazawa referenced Vivienne Westwood as the idol of main character Osaki Nana, and included a myriad of illustrations featuring both apparel and accessory designs existing in real life. This fell hand-in-hand with Osaki and her guitarist boyfriend Ren's obsession with British punk icons <i>The Sex Pistols</i>, devising a prettier version of the relationship between frontman Sid Vicious and his lover Nancy Spungen. During its run as a manga and anime before Yazawa's indefinite hiatus, the rocker Victorian-chic style took off. Vintage Westwood pieces like the Saturn logo lighter necklace and layered pearl chokers have become rare and highly coveted items by fans around the globe even today. </div>
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Only a year prior to the start of <i>Nana</i>, Yazawa initiated a more directly fashion-driven manga (and eventual anime) involving a group of fashion design students and how they come to adopt an outsider into their clan. Some of the wardrobe choices are similar to those in <i>Nana, </i>but there is a clearer distinction between each member of <i>Paradise Kiss</i>'s identity through their visual presentations here. Also, cool to note that George (who's loosely based off Brian Slade from <i>Velvet Goldmine</i>) is bisexual and Isabella is a trans woman. We love positive representation.</div>
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It is well-known that Naoko Takeuchi was very into '90s runway fashion when illustrating certain portions of Sailor Moon. Dior, Chanel, Christian Lacroix, and Thierry Mugler are among some of the big names identified amongst the pages of her life-altering manga and anime series. That famously stunning gown Princess Serenity dons? Christian Dior Couture Spring 1992! Even the casual style choices for each of the scouts are basically what I aim to make my closet look like: oversized blazers, pastel skirt suits, puff-sleeved blouses, wide-leg trousers with cinched waists, and plenty of cozy sweaters. </div>
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The reigning supreme of non-Disney princesses sports both womenswear and menswear of the 1920s as per what was accurate for Moscow and a quick trip to Paris at the time. She showed us how versatile personal style can be (from newsboy hottie to grand duchess realness) and that a fluffy bob haircut might be the key to effortless class. Lest we forget the neon <i>Chanel</i> sign during the Parisian music break.</div>
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Their spy catsuits alone are commendable, but can we talk about their unwavering ability to kill the game off-duty? Jerry must've kept them on the allowance of a lifetime because they kept the other high school kids on their toes! Crop tops, springtime shaded stockings year-round plus an unlimited supply of the cutest hair accessories = sign me up for spy privileges.</div>
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Flu season is afoot and even the most frequent hand washers are in year-round danger from lurking airborne viruses and allergens. While internal medicine is the top priority for illness prevention and faster recoveries, the suffering of our largest organ is often overlooked. Being sick means dehydrated, flaky, irritated, inflamed, dull, sensitive skin that not only makes you look worse but makes you feel worse. Battling a cold or flu is strenuous enough, but after a bit of trial and effort, I've devised some useful tips for still looking alive while feeling six feet under.</div>
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This is a given. You should already be drinking plenty of water when you're in good health but it's time to double up when you're sick. Green tea is great for reducing inflammation and calming the skin along with a healthy dose of antioxidants. Peppermint, chrysanthemum and chamomille teas can also give you a boost. Feel free to add honey, lemon, ginger, or turmeric to hot teas for added benefits. Turn to broths for a more savory option, especially if you're experiencing a lack of appetite. </div>
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Make sure to find natural/organic multivitamins that aren't made with fillers. No use in choking down a pill filled with useless dust. Gummy vitamins are made with sugar which can trigger acne in most people so yes, try to get the kind you have to swallow. These are available for vegetarians and vegans as well as for specific needs like women's health, digestion, clear skin, etc. </div>
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No matter your skin type, your skin will become dry and flaky during illness due to your body's focus on attacking whatever virus or bacteria you've contracted with full force, depleting you of fluids and nutrients that normally keep skin plump and fresh. It might be a good idea to either slap on an extra layer of moisturizer, break out your thicker winter moisturizer, or use a sleeping mask each night until the sickness subsides. I personally like the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide one. </div>
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For workaholics and anyone with commitments that drag them out of bed even when they're allowed time off, this can be the toughest part. Even if you can't be tied down to your bed for days on end, try your best to take as much time to at least sit back and drink plenty of liquids. </div>
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With the general public finally warming up to thinking outside the color-matching norms and dipping their toes into more artistically inclined fashion, the industry has kicked things into high gear with the prospects of newer, younger consumers (or at the very least social media engagement). It's hard to tell how long this rainbow-fueled uproar will keep, but I'm kind of hoping it never ceases. </div>
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Getting the ball rolling... After a tough battle, I came to a conclusion as to who my champions are for each portion of this fashion season and of course chickened out by including my other faves at the bottom of this post anyway. </div>
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Goodbye freakshow, <i>hello</i> chic show. Shelley Duval as the ringmaster of a traveling circus with Pierre Cardin and Sonia Rykiel at the helm of wardrobe styling must've been the idea ruminating in Marc's brain for this collection. A dare to all those who cower in the face of pattern-work, garments like this loudly encourage you to embrace it. </div>
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Not all that long ago I oohed and awed at Laura and Kate's Fall 2018 showcase toting the likes of Danai Gurira and Tessa Thompson as modern Victorian mavens and now I get a sequel?! Heaven has found me. A star-studded cast featuring Kilo Kish, Yalitza Aparicio, Gabrielle Union, Alexa Demie, Helena Howard and a few more gems I'll let you discover for yourselves. The gowns especially help to paint a picture of an all-women reimagining of <i>Alice in Wonderland </i>I now desperately need to be produced.</div>
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A recent trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art led me to draw a funny comparison with the latest high-low fantasm courtesy of the Brock Collection. This painter drew up a scene of his sister and her friends pretending to be fair gentlewomen of high society by dressing up in gowns from seasons past. After a bit of disillusionment in their last few shows, Laura and Kristopher returned to their roots to curate a wardrobe fit for a Russian heiress or simply put: <i>Anastasia</i> (1997). </div>
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There's something about a lot of Rochas's designs that remind me a great deal of the '90s Goth Lolita trend in Japan although the true inspiration this season is deep-rooted in Celtic traditions. It's fascinating to see something appear as dainty as a porcelain doll yet ferocious and rustic all at once. This is an aesthetic mostly untouched since the passing of genius designer Alexander McQueen.</div>
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A modern rebirth of Maggie Cheung's character in the Wong Kar-Wai film <i>In The Mood For Love </i>was brought to the runway in cheongsams, jacquard capelets, and sheer two-pieces too elegantly adorned with ruffles and pearls to be labeled as risqué. </div>
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Couture at its finest hour. It would be a shame for these not to show up on red carpets galore. I barely have words to describe how I feel, Quinn's truly outdone himself. Would love to hear who you'd all picture wearing some of these garments!</div>
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Donatella took those archive photos that are constantly reposted on Instagram and said we will make it even sleeker, even sexier, and even more desirable than before. The transparent vinyl raincoat, the boss bitch business attire..... Making a grown woman cry.</div>
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Yeah, this is the epitome of what you'd idealize as the Milan spring dream in womenswear form. Scervino has always been an underrated designer by means of beyond excellent tailoring, I mean, just take a gander at those immaculate silhouettes. The muted chartreuse and powder blue with pops of hot pink could very well be the new neutrals of the decade.</div>
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Sarah Burton has truly come into her own in these last few years of creative direction at McQ despite endless criticism hurled her way over the course of a decade. There's actually quite a bit of background as to what went into designing for this particular show according to <i><a href="https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2020-ready-to-wear/alexander-mcqueen">Vogue</a></i> so I thought I'd share an excerpt:</div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "savoy" , "georgia" , serif; text-align: start;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"She upcycled lace, organza, and tulle from prior seasons. She recycled and reinvented old patterns from both her and Alexander McQueen’s history. She worked primarily with linen from Northern Ireland and linen made from flax grown at a particular female-owned farm—a farm that had until recently housed livestock. She created damasks with the sole remaining linen weaver in Ireland. She created lustrous, light-as-paper linens with the sole remaining beetler in Ireland (beetling is a process in which linen is covered in potato starch and then pounded on a wood machine for hours on end). She designed embroideries of vivid, blooming endangered flowers for a dress of silk faille and an ivory suit. As with her Fall 2019 offering, Burton cut her tailoring from British mohair sharkskin, a worsted wool from mills in the north of England. Local, repurposed, conscious, artisanal." (Sally Singer, Vogue, 2019)</span></span></blockquote>
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Like Singer, this was my favorite collection of the season and by far the one I'd most likely sell skin grafts on the black market to afford if I were so out of my right mind. That one pink feathery gown worn by Kaia Gerber is especially to die for, please bury me in it.</div>
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Everyone's been obsessed (myself included) with the work of make-up artist Doniella Davy on the set of the hit teen drama <i>Euphoria</i> that finished its first season just over a month ago. Although many articles have gone out giving out tips, tricks, and tutorials on how to re-create the looks on each of the lovely ladies in the show, eccentric eye looks like these aren't so fresh off the block. Loads of editorial and online artists have been doing stuff like this for longer than most of us have been born, but some of us have been a bit shy about pursuing anything as bright and colorful. </div>
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<b><u>claropsyche Psyche's Box <a href="https://www.claropsyche.com/shop/psyches-box">www.claropsyche.com</a> $45</u></b></div>
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An essential taste of the rainbow for anyone devoid of much beyond neutrals or the ever-so-subtle shimmer shadows. Certified vegan and cruelty-free.</div>
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<b><u>Glossier Colorslide Technogel Eye Pencil <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/colorslide">www.glossier.com</a> $15</u></b></div>
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Waterproof, super pigmented gel pens for a touch of color on-the-go or the perfect way to get a smokey eye minus the panda eyes. Cruelty-free and hypoallergenic.</div>
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<b><u>Rituel de Fille Celestial Sphere Eye Soot <a href="https://ritueldefille.com/collections/celestial-sphere-eye-soot/products/celestial-sphere-eye-soot-pyxis">ritueldefille.com</a> $38</u></b></div>
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A rich gel creme formula in four out of this world shades for a glamorous shimmer day or night. Certified cruelty-free and clean.</div>
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<b><u>Unicorn Skin Cosmetics Biodegradable Stars <a href="https://unicornskincosmetics.com/shop/chunky/biodegradable-stars">unicornskincosmetics.com</a> $8</u></b></div>
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<b><u>evol cosmetics Centaurea Cyanus Pressed Dry Flowers <a href="https://evolcosmetics.com/collections/embellishments/products/dryflower-centaurea-cyanus">evolcosmetics.com</a> $4</u></b></div>
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This brand is based in the UK and have a multitude of face decor from pressed flowers to rhinestones and shells to suit whatever style you're feeling. Most of the gems are not bio-degradable but feel free to re-use them. Vegan and cruelty-free. </div>
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In its final hours, <i>Hotel Del Luna </i>seamlessly wraps up its enchanting story with an ending that aligns perfectly with the rules of the afterlife game it created. </div>
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Closure finally arrived for Manwol and Chungmyung when tapping into the past memories of present-day Yeonwoo and Songhwa. Chungmyung was waiting for Manwol (just as I suspected) with a monogrammed hairpin only to be caught by Songhwa when she heard rumors that he was friends with the infamous band of thieves. He's forced to capture Yeonwoo and the remaining pack, immediately revealing the fact that Yeonwoo will be executed. When he lets him know he'll soon after pay for this betrayal with his life, Yeonwoo instead asks him to go on living as a traitor so that Manwol can survive. </div>
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Chungmyung went into Songhwa's bridal chamber knowing Manwol was waiting there to fulfill her promise to stay alive and make him pay for the pain he caused her. His falsified hostility from the previous episodes vanishes as his parting words are relayed, "I'll keep you in my heart and become the moon that never falls to watch you from afar." [<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif;">내 </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">너를 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">가득 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">담아 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">지지 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">않는 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">달이 </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">되어 </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">지켜보마</span>.] Of course at this point in time, Manwol is blinded by pure rage and can only chalk this up to more manipulation and sweet talk, but his vow led him to become a firefly that would continue to watch over her for the next millennium. </span></div>
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This same blind rage comes into play when Mago gives Manwol the hairpin she never received before she gets to know the truth. She begins to crumble into a manic, paranoid state in which she believes for a moment Chansung is Chungmyung's reincarnation after all as a long-game cruel punishment from Mago. In a bone-chilling conversation with a phantom version of her past self, she addresses her disgust for allowing love to impair her not once but twice now and channels that into a powerful curse, nearly getting Chansung killed indirectly. His intervention leads her to hash things out with Chungmyung and send him off one last time and our tale of tragic, unfulfilled love comes to a close.</div>
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The chapters of the beloved <i>Del Luna </i>staff reach their conclusions as well. Seo Hee's daughter was left to die in favor of a son and her resentment was absolved after seeing the family name die off and seeing the strength of a single mother. Scholar Kim is revealed to be the author of a strew of beloved novels that were listed as anonymous for hundreds of years and his reputation was restored. Hyun Joong's younger sister passes away and before going with her to heaven, he forgives the old classmate who accidentally killed him. </div>
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The hotel was always meant to be a stop along the way to nirvana (or the next life) for the guests and staff alike. Manwol as the one placed in charge of the hotel for all this time was responsible for seeing them all off first but was never meant to be permanently immortal. As reluctant and unwilling as they may have been, both Manwol and Chansung knew she had to go since she was no longer the person who was living in torment, but finally found the peace she was in search of all along. Manwol left Chansung in tears but was joyous and free as she pranced across the bridge overlooking the Samdo River (similar to the Sanzu or Styx). Chansung's allusion to his own Baekdu Mountain painting being him and Manwol meeting and being in love in the next life was a sorrowfully beautiful final scene for them. It committed to the rules put in place throughout the plot while kindly not leaving the audience so distraught and drowning in tissues with an optimistic look into the future.</div>
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Every week this drama managed to keep me glued to the screen with its intriguing characters, gorgeous costuming and cinematography, and dedication to teaching viewers lessons in empathy, forgiveness, strength in vulnerability, and varying degrees of love. It's been a pleasure meeting CEO Jang Manwol, Manager Gu Chansung, and the other charming members of <i>Hotel Del Luna</i>'s hospitable staff. </div>
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By any means, I'm no style wizard, and certainly not in the current salary range to satiate my purchase desires. My inspiration, however, is thankfully abundant. As many of you saw through my <a href="https://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2019/04/take-ten-fashion-in-film.html">fashion in film</a> post earlier this year, much of my wardrobe expression takes root in my favorite fictional characters. Today I've narrowed down the women in real life who've had a considerable influence on much of what I wear now or aspire to dress more like in the near future.</div>
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Cher is my #1 beauty and fashion icon. Although I've been timid about releasing my inner '70s diva glamazon to its full capacity, Cher's looks courtesy of the extraordinary Bob Mackie give just about everyone goosebumps and that's something I wanna accomplish someday. Glitter, diamonds, and sparkles galore are only the beginning; her off-duty casualwear is effortless and the perfect crossover between Elvira Hancock and Tony Montana from <i>Scarface</i>. If it wasn't obvious enough with the long, black hair, dangly earrings, puff-sleeved blouses, floral dresses, silver eyeshadow, and blazers... yes, I want to <i>be </i>Cher.</div>
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Passed onto me from my dear mother was the idol craze, and while I have IU to fawn over, she had Diana Ross, and I'm eternally grateful for the impeccable taste. I grew up listening to her's and The Supremes' discography along with watching every film from <i>Mahogany </i>to <i>The Wiz</i>, already recognizing as a child what a true diva looked like. With a background in fashion, Diana was guaranteed to look phenomenal at every turn. Slip dresses paired with cropped fr jackets, flowy organza and chiffon gowns, elegant millinery from hats the size of the moon to those with lacy veils, and the SCARVES. It's no wonder all her children are so fabulous.</div>
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All hail the queen of disco who gave us luxurious furs, swishing sequins, flower crowns, and the sickest sunnies in the game. She would eat all of your nightclub and Coachella outfits guaranteed. Rest in peace goddess. </div>
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There is nothing quite like Christy in a Chanel skirt suit and I want that power. The first time I ever cut my hair short was based on hours of staring at her gorgeous bob in the '90s aka the supermodel golden years. Women in suits for the win.</div>
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The modern god of style is none other than Rihanna and I will accept zero arguments on this. Before she ever launched her design collaborations or her own Fenty line, she had already established herself as a maestro both in street and red carpet styling. It helps that she looks mesmerizing in any and everything.</div>
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<b>ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY</b></div>
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The sleek, strong vibe Rosie HW has is an absolute dream. Often shopping at brands like Bottega Venetta and Tôteme has built a closet of clean lines, pantsuits tailored to perfection, modern silhouettes for tops and shoes, and numerous boss bitch shades. Also great to see someone around my height with a healthy body that's more realistic to aspire to.</div>
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<b>AIMEE SONG</b></div>
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Aimee has been my blogger fave since I was only a fashion-illiterate high schooler. As her style has matured and evolved, so has mine thanks to admiring her for so many years. It's clear she has a knack for putting herself together, especially in her fashion week vlogs when she pairs items I would never even think of and emerges front row at a show looking like a page off <i>Harper's Bazaar</i>. Her clothing line with <i>Revolve</i> features a tantalizing color palette and mix&match sets that flatter every figure. (Maybe I'm biased since my <a href="https://www.revolve.com/song-of-style-clara-top/dp/SOSR-WS2/">Clara blouse</a> is adorable beyond compare!)</div>
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English singer/songwriter FKA Twigs is underrated both as a musician and a fashion icon. Her unfazed chicness stems from her eclectic art as featured n her music videos and editorials but translates well unto her day-to-day wear and evening garb (i.e. her simple but effective Met Gala looks in 2015 and 2016). </div>
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<b>JEANNE DAMAS</b></div>
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Some find Parisian style to be basic and boring, but I'd be happy looking half as lovely as Jeanne Damas in a simple tee and jeans. Her brand <i>Rouje</i> has a pretty array of sundresses and floral tops as well as structured denim and even a line of lipsticks for an overall effortless collection.</div>
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<b>RINA SAWAYAMA</b></div>
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Closing out with the marvelous Japanese-English songstress Rina Sawayama because she's the latest of my fashion/beauty go-to's and positively radiant. Constant hair changes, colorful makeup that never tires out, and a wardrobe that teeters between ultra-femme and androgynous all while taking on fabrics stretching across the rainbow. She's everything the industry needs right now.</div>
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I'm still wiping the occasional tear after catching up last night before bed and am writing this for you all from a seat atop cloud nine. My nervousness about how the chemistry between Manwol and Chansung would transition into romance was evident, but I'm impressed by the fact that although it panned out quite quickly in the latest episodes, it didn't feel forced or unnatural. See, I'm already distracted from my regular reviewing sequence because of that [redacted] at the end of episode 12. Moving on!</div>
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Chansung eventually locates the runaway hotel after stumbling upon a real estate agent in contact with Manwol and fights tooth and nail for his place at her side, even tossing aside a magic pill given to him by Mago to make his ghost vision dissipate. Manwol reluctantly allows him to return to his position as the hotel's manager and does the same for the hotel's geographical coordinates as well.<br />
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The hotel's intern and bellhop accidentally uncover a serial killer's victims wandering aimlessly in a forest after spying a trapped ghost in his car. The murderer happens to be one of Chansung's former Harvard classmates who brutally harassed his best friend and housemate in an attempt to drive him to suicide. He uses a hate forum called <i>Hell0</i> to target people who are wished dead by multiple users on the site. When the bodies are found, the reincarnation of Yeonwoo is miraculously the lead detective for the case.<br />
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Now that Manwol's tree is in full bloom, her time on Earth is coming to an end, but after a lifetime of wanting to escape from her own prison of regrets, the idea of leaving Chansung alone and mourning may become her greatest punishment.<br />
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Mago appears to remind Manwol of her impending departure and pours salt in the wound by adding that Chansung will have to face insufferable sadness very soon. In the succeeding days, Manwol witnesses those who have become vulnerable and desperate as a result of loving and losing loved ones. Chungmyung isn't who Manwol sees as her life's enemy, but views her own vulnerability as her existential downfall. Seeing this weakness in others reminds her of her cursed past and it boils her blood to think Chansung could end up enduring the same penance.<br />
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The tree isn't the only one who's blossomed, but so has Chansung. He has become someone strong enough to confidently ask for Manwol's protection while protecting her from her own demons. I believe it was said at one point that his name in Hanja means "brilliant star" which would make perfect sense as he is someone who has been the guiding light for Manwol to open her heart again and forgive herself.<br />
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Forgiveness in mind, lest I forget to mention Chungmyung's story additions. As I had previously theorized, Chungmyung had been waiting to greet Manwol one last time with a hairpin toting her monogram to remember him by. We haven't quite gotten to the bottom of what <i>exactly </i>went down but from the bloody fist pictured during Yeonwoo's death scene, I'd say he was completely set up and forced to "live as a traitor" as the brief narration said in order for Manwol to live. As atonement for his betrayal, Chungmyung has remained by Manwol's side throughout her thousand-year existence as a lonely firefly.<br />
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Four episodes could definitely tie up the remaining loose ends regarding the final details of Manwol's past, Mago's intentions, and whether our "ManChan" couple will get their happy ending. What am I hoping for next? One of Mago's kinder facades to grant Chungmyung much-needed closure with Manwol and that episode 12 IU soundtrack to be officially released!<br />
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Until next time, if you have catching up to do, all episodes are 100% subbed in English on <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/36667c-hotel-del-luna">Viki</a>. xoxo<br />
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The Scandinavian epicenter is home to some seriously trendy designer goods and boutiques galore. Some may already be acquainted with the sustainably conscious Ganni, popularly accessed through stockists like ShopBop, Net-A-Porter, and now even Nordstrom. Fashion forwardness flourishes in plenty of other brands on and off the runways at fashion week and I'm happy to share what I've found that caters to an international consumer base.</div>
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<u>STINE GOYA</u></div>
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MKDT started as a child prodigy and has gone as far as to design for not only the royal family of Denmark, but legendary houses like Alexander McQueen and Balenciaga as well. The polished femininity of his work is well-revered and would have you feeling like a royal yourself. <a href="https://www.mkdtstudio.com/shop">https://www.mkdtstudio.com/shop</a> $$$</div>
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As an LVMH Prize finalist, Cecilie has couture-level skills for her ready-to-wear collections despite only being in business since 2015. Her dresses and tops especially would fit right into the milkmaid aesthetic that's been trending or even the newest film adaptation of <i>Little Women</i>. <a href="https://ceciliebahnsen.com/">https://ceciliebahnsen.com/</a> $$$$</div>
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Vintage lovers can rejoice in discovering Collect23 which hosts a plethora of still in the now pieces waiting to breathe new life again. <a href="https://www.collect23.com/">https://www.collect23.com/</a> $$$</div>
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This award-winning outwear brand worn by the likes of Beyoncé and Rihanna may still use real fur in their collections but have an extensive page explaining how they sustainably source it and what types they use. Creative directors, Cathrine and Barbara believe every woman needs a beautiful, comfortable coat for frosty days of the year. <a href="https://sakspotts.com/">https://sakspotts.com/</a> $$$</div>
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The next step up from Topshop when you get that raise or promotion but still don't feel rich enough to become a regular at Barney's has shown itself. <a href="https://www.gestuz.com/en-en">https://www.gestuz.com/en-en</a> $$$</div>
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Cracks begin to show in Manwol's glacial exterior as Chansung dissects her past and sets in motion her impending passage to the afterlife. Anything beautiful or kind brings her sorrow as she recalls the tragedies she faced when indulging herself in moments of happiness. Chansung's place in all of this is becoming clearer as he becomes more attached to Manwol and the hotel.</div>
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Debates over whether or not Chansung was a reincarnation of Chungmyung (or my suggestion that he could be Yeonwoo) felt all the more valid after these parallels appeared last week. Both Chansung and Chungmyung told Manwol views like these are best when shared with someone. At this point, Manwol still didn't seem swayed into thinking he really could be Chungmyung which dug further into my curiosity. </div>
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Quickly we're met with the monumental betrayal that made me cry at least four times despite predicting it since the beginning. Chungmyung confesses his desire to run away with Manwol and leave the palace. It's important to recall that she's never had the opportunity to fool around and fall in love. Her time as a rebel and thief have hardened her heart and made her distrust others. She chooses loyalty to her people over a chance at love, turning Chungmyung down. The following day, Manwol's heart aches for him and she runs off to find him, promising Yeonwoo she'll return. Her friends are ambushed by royal guards and she's caught by Princess Song-Hwa (portrayed by Park Yoo-Na), who's in love with Chungmyung too. </div>
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Chungmyung is the one who takes it upon himself to strike and capture Yeonwoo, stating that he's finally got to make a great contribution to the kingdom. When he visits Manwol in her cell, he tells her she has to stay alive if she wants to kill him later. After she's forced to endure the hangings of her comrades and Yeonwoo, the princess informs her she's being pardoned since she led her to them, albeit unintentionally. </div>
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Throughout this entirely upsetting sequence, my brain was able to put a few pieces together. Did Chungmyung <i>really</i> devise this intricate plot to take down Manwol and her whole crew? It wouldn't even make sense. How would he have any indication that Manwol could be swayed by romance? This man <i>had</i> to have fallen in love and sincerely want to pursue a life with her but retaliated when she chose the rebellion over him. If he had a personal vendetta, he wouldn't have gone the extra mile to free Yeonwoo the first time. But if Yeonwoo is the reason standing in between him and true love... now that's something to be mad about. He wants Manwol to stay alive and if he's to die, he'll die by her sword. </div>
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That's just my theory of course, and even if it's correct, it's obvious Manwol would never know that. It makes perfect sense now why she was so sure that Chansung wasn't Chungmyung. Seeing how pure and "weak" he is versus how easy it was for Chungmyung to take everything from her so cruelly, the two couldn't be more opposite. </div>
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On the more ghostly side of things, the show took on<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"> the topic of spy cam (<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">몰카) victims. These crimes against women have been more prevalent in the past decade with little to no justice served. An evil spirit escapes the hotel and terrorizes the men who ruined her life by spreading an illegal video of her all over the internet. One of the faces of Mago catches on and incinerates the girl. Manwol takes matters into her own hands to show Mago the evils of the main culprit in the case, who luckily gets hit by a train in the end. </span></span></div>
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<i>Hotel Del Luna</i> is home to freshly deceased and wandering ghosts, serving as the rest stop before their heavenly final destination. Jang Man-Wol (portrayed by IU aka Lee Ji-Eun) is the deeply cynical, prickly, ethereally gorgeous, and fashion-forward owner of the establishment, and has been for thousands of years. A comatose man enters the hotel accidentally and stumbles upon the garden, picking a flower from an otherwise barren tree for his young son's birthday. In a scene reminiscent of <i>Beauty and the Beast</i>, CEO Jang storms in and agrees to let the man live only is his son comes to work for her when he's of age. </div>
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Fast forward 20 years and the boy, Gu Chan-Sung (portrayed by Yeo Jin-Goo) has blossomed into a successful hotelier who's been evading his father's promise to Manwol by taking jobs out of the country. Within hours of returning to Korea, Manwol seeks Chansung out and bestows upon him the ability to see and communicate with ghosts which of course initially sends him running and screaming for his life. As the story progresses, focus is placed on Chansung's accustoming to the spirit world, his relationship with Manwol, and an increasingly deeper glimpse into Manwol's origin story. </div>
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It's hard to imagine Jang Man Wol was always a materialistic, shopaholic, brazen narcissist. In flashbacks from her past (originating sometime in the <i>Goryeo</i> dynasty) we do get to see she's always been a bit rough around the edges, and even Mago (portrayed by Seo Yi-Sook), the otherworldly figure who bestows the responsibility of managing the hotel on Manwol, often notes that she still hasn't changed her ways after thousands of years. It is important to also note the significance of Mago's character in Manwol's story as a part of Taoist mythology who is often associated with immortality and the protection of women. This provides some insight as to why what Manwol sees as prolonged suffering could actually have been what saved her soul. </div>
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Going back to what we've learned of Manwol's background, we know she was some sort of self-trained rebellious thief and head of an entire pack of likeminded folk. Her closest companion being Yeon-Woo (portrayed by Lee Tae-Sun), who we've yet to get any valuable information about yet could be a key player in the unknown fate that led her to Hotel Del Luna in the first place. Running into Chung-Myung (portrayed by Lee Do-Hyun), the captain of the royal guard and "friend" of the princess, seems to have been a vital gamechanger as we see Manwol become vulnerable and softer in front of him. It seems possible that he could be the source of her bitter and lonely demeanor, but as caused by love or betrayal? </div>
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Jang Man-Wol's life operates on feeling and instinct whereas Gu Chan-Sung is a man of logic and skepticism. Manwol constantly refers to Chansung as "weak" and it's hard to tell if it's due to him not having supernatural powers or his inexperience with matters of the heart and emotional intelligence. The pair clash when dealing with ghoulish guests and financial issues, but it's easy to see how much the two can learn from each other. </div>
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Chansung's incessant prying at Manwol's past is elevated by Mago's meddling. When he brings up the dreams that reflect the memories Manwol suppressed or forgot, he questions if he is the reincarnation of Chungmyung and asks if she's been waiting for him all these years. It would be a bit too obvious if this were true, and Manwol also blatantly denies it after feeling his heartbeat. There are a few allusions to their likeness in the way Chansung takes Manwol's hand to sign a document the way Chungmyung took her hand to teach her to write her name long ago, but once again appears intentional, as if to throw us off the scent of what's really coming. In the coming weeks, I wouldn't be surprised if a connection between Yeon-Woo and Chansung begins to surface. </div>
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Manwol's vow to protect Chansung carries a similar, less outwardly expressive, vibe to what we saw in episode 4 when Yeonwoo is dragged out by guards. The flowers she sent Chansung every year for his birthday were evening primroses which are known to symbolize protection. It makes me wonder if she's trying to protect him from someone as well, which gives me the sense that she failed to protect her dearest friend and has had to live with that for a millennium. </div>
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I'm excited to see what more there is to explore beyond the hotel's walls (and those Manwol has built around her heart) and what twists are in store for those of us who cannot stop theorizing. Catch up on <i>Hotel Del Luna </i>Saturdays and Sundays with English subtitles thanks to the volunteer team at <a href="https://www.viki.com/tv/36667c-hotel-del-luna">Viki</a>. </div>
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So many talented women have blessed us with new music this year and I've put myself through the grinder trying to narrow my 100+ list of favorites down to a reasonable 25 songs. Without further ado, sit back and enjoy some sweet tunes.</div>
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My most played track since January is girl group pop excellence with a tinge of 80s synth-pop making for a hypnotic, tireless pick-me-up. WJSN (also known as Cosmic Girls) have consistently solid production and vocal synchronization despite having a line-up of 13 members.</div>
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Korean indie artist uju has masterfully rejuvenated the city pop genre with her sultry voice and songs like this perfect for getting ready and in the mood to go out or summer night drives to nowhere in particular.</div>
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Already having been a fan of Sumin's previous work, I was curious to check out her feature on this DJ's ep and was blown away. Turn up the volume for this one because you'll find yourself dancing whether you like it or not. </div>
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What is a top songs list from me without Taeyeon on it? Similarly to last year's <i>Something New</i> there's an Imogen Heap influence to this b-side but rather than making an upbeat, R&B piece here she's made an emotionally-driven pop ballad you feel under the skin.</div>
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III overall flows beautifully and as many stand-outs as I'd selected, I keep coming back to this one. It's as dreamy as the feeling Jillian must've felt wandering the meditative space on her Hawaiian getaway that gave her inspiration for the song.</div>
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<b>LOVE AND RUN by LEXIE LIU</b></div>
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Lexie's bilingual electro-pop / hip-hop sound makes her one of the dopest young artists of the decade, hands down. Her previous album <i>2029</i> is mega difficult to get a hold of but I highly recommend giving <i>2030</i> a full listen after trying out this ode to runaway romance.</div>
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<b>DEAR. RUDE by JEA ft. CHEETAH</b></div>
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A powerful turn for the Brown Eyed Girls songstress birthed a feminist anthem reminiscent of lead singles her group would normally release rather than her typical vocal-driven solo ballads. The music video stars JeA as the queen mother of a pack of rabid male zombies which is disturbingly iconic.</div>
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<b>REALER by MEGAN THEE STALLION</b></div>
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Speaking of powerhouses, Hot Girl Meg has become the crown jewel of 2019 with her impeccable flow and dedication to uplifting women everywhere. We have decided to stan forever.</div>
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<b>TEMPO by LIZZO ft. MISSY ELLIOTT</b></div>
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Another fantastic role model and royal gem is none other than the body-positive, flute playing, diversely talented Lizzo. Her booming success this year is so well-deserved and her ability to excel across genres will only take her further down the hall of fame.</div>
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<b>MAYBE IT'S NOT OUR FAULT by YERIN BAEK</b></div>
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Yerin never fails to soothe the soul and subtly incorporate psychedelic musicality within her projects in spite of her company's predominantly boxed in production style.</div>
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Solange similarly eases the heart and mind, creating a calming atmosphere especially great for those who carry stress with them everywhere. Her artistry is comparable to <i>Blood Orange</i> in its escape from societal expectations, indie roots, and representation of their heritage and communities. <i>When I Get Home</i> is certainly in the running for record of the year in my book.</div>
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Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna and her music both age like fine wine. As her fanbase expands, so does her discovery of self and new ways to express it. Tackling racism, colorism, Islamaphobia, sexism, and identity in an often close-minded world equate to a beautifully genuine album.</div>
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Finally, we get a full album from Oohyo and it's everything we could've hoped for. <i>Tennis </i>was my pick for a more lively track to get me bounding down the street, but <i>Toki Tall </i>is such an atmospheric pleasure.</div>
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As someone I dub one of the greatest artists of all time, Shiina disappointed a bit with this album. However, I must say this lead single was all I could ever need to pretend the rest never happened and carry on kissing the ground she walks on.</div>
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Stella spends most of her time on OSTs for various dramas so I consider it a privilege to get an ep from her for the first time in two years. There's an effortless jazzy tone she exudes in this song specifically that has catapulted it to its place as her best in my opinion. </div>
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<b>EVERYTHING HE NEEDS by CARLY RAE JEPSEN</b></div>
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The gays rejoiced with the return of the pop queen and <i>Julien</i> was a strong start to this new era. I chose <i>Everything He Needs</i> because of the strength and confidence she embedded into what is also an Elton John-esque love song and that's just something you only get from Carly Rae. </div>
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Thanks to her collaboration with fellow French artist Claire Laffut I was able to bless my playlist with an underrated goddess. Her upcoming album has me on the edge of my seat because I have a clear vision of it smashing the charts.</div>
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<b>HOW YOU DOIN' by EXID</b></div>
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When LE said "Stop boy and let's get naked" my entire life flashed before my eyes. This may very well be their best b-side to date. If you bust your ass in the shower while bopping to this, know you aren't alone.</div>
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What spell must I cast in order to get this talented girly some recognition? Her first ep since debuting in 2017 exhibits no flaws and I pray someone is streaming aside from me.</div>
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<b>VINE by CHOI YE GEUN</b></div>
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Ye Geun's vocals, piano, and strings enwrap you in a song so velvety you'll either transport to a lovers' hideaway or into the sweetest of slumbers after one listen. </div>
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Let me know your music highlights for the first half of 2019 in the comments! xo</div>
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Previously, I spilled on what currently makes up my <a href="http://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2019/06/beauty-buff-new-and-improved-cherie.html">skincare routine</a> and I thought this would be the right topic to follow-up with. Make-up is not something I have the chops for; truth be told I cannot even accomplish the simple task of blending fucking eyeshadow. What works for me may not work for you but this is essentially a compilation of what I have and use most often. Since my complexion is similar to that of the undead, I highly recommend checking out the gorgeous <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCroDJPcFCf6DBmHns6Xeb8g">Nyma Tang</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/lilpumpkinpie05">Jackie Aina</a> for products tailored to deeper skin tones. </div>
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Supergoop! Everyday Sunscreen SPF 50 $19 <a href="https://supergoop.com/products/everyday-sunscreen?123&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046Jd01rjihhs2zoAGOuW9oTOnWRzqp3U-9yjrcql9X4nHaSKPLRBRbIRoCGroQAvD_BwE">supergoop.com</a></div>
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The absolute most important step comes first on the list. Some may consider this to be skincare but I keep it in my make-up bag so, well, here we are. This cream is incredibly lightweight and glides on without any greasy residue. Smells very much like sunscreen but I'm one of those weirdos who enjoys the smell since it reminds me of the beach or hot summer Disney World trips. Vegan and Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Burberry Beauty Fresh Glow Luminous Fluid Base $48 <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/burberry-beauty-fresh-glow-luminous-fluid-base/3207490?country=US&currency=USD&mrkgcl=760&mrkgadid=3313967031&utm_content=30549820781&utm_term=pla-321556726796&utm_channel=shopping_ret_p&sp_source=google&sp_campaign=664982305&rkg_id=0&adpos=1o2&creative=140941523643&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046JdfEKivzyIVZWrbJQ_iDj5-KAXvj4TI4kLEfY6A7RGkuVlX8DuTvFRoCK9UQAvD_BwE">shop.nordstrom.com</a></div>
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If you're not crazy about powder or thick liquid highlighters but crave that glassy glow, this is your best friend. Equally effective under bb cream/foundation and dabbed on top for an extra boost of luminosity.</div>
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Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream $22 <a href="https://www.misshaus.com/m-perfect-cover-bb-cream-spf-42-pa.html">misshaus.com</a></div>
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Using a beauty blender, I pat this into my face to cover up redness and any unevenness. I much prefer bb creams to foundation because not only do they feel airier through long days and nights, but they also contain ingredients for brightening and moisturizing the skin like hyaluronic acid and chamomile. My only issue would be the lack of color selection beyond a spring break in Miami tan. </div>
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Missha M Magic Cushion $19 <a href="https://sokoglam.com/products/missha-m-magic-cushion-spf50-pa">sokoglam.com</a></div>
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The application method is more controlled in cushion form and meant to be something you can toss into your purse for touch-ups throughout the day. Especially good for those who don't like powdering their faces or fall into the dry skin type category.</div>
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Han Skincare Liquid Concealer $18 <a href="https://credobeauty.com/products/han-liquid-concealer?variant=20576754303089&currency=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046JbfjY_uojzlo_6paWOA7dpUJRtlJ2JMUJGtX_YlOBCiGBrKpc_lZZhoCOHwQAvD_BwE">credobeauty.com</a></div>
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At first, I was skeptical of the oil-based formulation of this concealer since I'm a bit oily in my t-zone. To my surprise, this product has insane coverage and blends in seamlessly since it mimics the oils on your skin. It smells like a day at the spa and still holds well on more humid days. Vegan and Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer $30 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/radiant-creamy-concealer-P377873">sephora.com</a></div>
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Everyone and their mother uses this. It can certainly cover craters on the moon's surface with ease. I'm afraid to know what the hell it's actually comprised of but will continue to worship it.</div>
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BareMinerals Bareskin Perfecting Veil $27 <a href="https://www.ulta.com/bareskin-perfecting-veil?productId=xlsImpprod11131115">ulta.com</a></div>
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Loose powders are not safe for a clumsy person like myself which is why I play it safe with this compact. This is just for under my eyes and any spots around my nose I need to tone down the shine. </div>
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Dior Diorblush Light & Contour Stick $35 (DISCONTINUED)</div>
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Yes, this came out in 2016 and I still have it which means it's probably <i>beyond</i> expired but I've not found a better contouring product. Please help me. Dior, bring her back. Bring. Her. Back.</div>
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The Face Shop Designing Eyebrow Pencil $5 <a href="https://www.yesstyle.com/en/the-face-shop-designing-eyebrow-6-colors-06-dark-gray/info.html/pid.1057505526">yesstyle.com</a></div>
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I mentioned this product in my all-encompassing <a href="http://cherieliquor.blogspot.com/2018/11/eyebrows-good-bad-fix.html">brows</a> post at the end of last year and I'm still loyal to her. She gets the job done. All the gaps? Filled. Tails? Extended. </div>
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Glossier Boy Brow $16 <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/boy-brow">glossier.com</a></div>
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For getting your brows, life, credit score, and sanity in order. Don't you ever change, kid. Vegan and Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Dior Backstage Cool Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette $49 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/backstage-eyeshadow-palette-P432504?skuId=2087781">sephora.com</a></div>
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They had a pop-up event when this released and after a professional Cinderella-fied my eyes with this my credit card bibidi bopped right out of my wallet. The eyeshadow primer makes application a breeze and I find it best to use your ring finger to blend. Bottom center is a lovely base, top right is perfect for contouring your eye shape, and top center is the supreme silver glittering goddess shade we all deserve. </div>
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3CE Single Eyeshadow $12 <a href="https://www.yesstyle.com/en/tcuc.USD/coc.US/info.html/pid.1060972752?cpid=1060972743&googtrans=en&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046JWrZlvuehUz4_Nyl0eiZ2VsTir_PCgS-o6-hIWYy6N08gaKxFg6kJBoCom4QAvD_BwE">yesstyle.com</a></div>
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The pigment of these is gorgeous and I actually would love to try more. Pink Jungle and Tangerine Stain are in my possession but I have my eye (ha) on Spritzer and July Lime. </div>
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Lily Lolo Mascara $20 <a href="https://credobeauty.com/products/lily-lolo-mascara?variant=994042251&currency=USD&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046JfhHQ-Vt9yA9aZLzIzMt11Njs1YeUsONv_V6RoTJy0gGgmWMHBhggRoCkREQAvD_BwE">credobeauty.com</a></div>
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My lashes have never been more evenly coated and safe from clumping than before purchasing this. This is not for Better Than Sex fans. Clean beauty dupe for Great Lash. Vegan and Cruelty-Free!</div>
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UZ by Flowfushi Eye Opening Liner $16 <a href="https://www.uz.team/eyeopeningliner/openingliner.html?dwvar_openingliner_color=black">uz.team</a></div>
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RMS Lip2Cheek $36 <a href="https://credobeauty.com/products/rms-beauty-lip2cheek-beloved">credobeauty.com</a></div>
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Smooth and creamy with buildable, vibrant colors. Beloved is a lovely poppy red that can be made to look like you're flushed from the sun or have porcelain doll cheeks. Vegan and Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Glossier Balm Dotcom in Coconut $12 <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/balm-dotcom">glossier.com</a></div>
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I've tried a million lip balms and have not changed since trying this out. Keeps lips soft and plump through every season. Also good in Rose and Mint. Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Lip Balm in Intense $25 <a href="https://www.chanel.com/us/makeup/p/186875/les-beiges-healthy-glow-lip-balm/">chanel.com</a></div>
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If this ever gets discontinued... it's over for me. The absolute best lip product out there. Hydrating, long-lasting, and as if you've been kissed by a rose. I scoured the earth for this shit and it was so worth it.</div>
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Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Ruby $29 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/crushed-lip-color-P422224?skuId=1972082">sephora.com</a></div>
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Bobbi Brown Lipstick in Raisin $29 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/lip-color-P270541?skuId=1287598">sephora.com</a></div>
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Jeanne Damas's favorite shade is this pink plum brown that outlasts your glass of Merlot. Perfect color for autumn.</div>
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Dior Rouge Lipstick in Satin #999 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/rouge-dior-lipstick-P411036?skuId=1853860">sephora.com</a></div>
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The cult-fave red is something I chose after an armful of 30 or so swatch trials, and I understand the appeal. Not too warm, not too cool. The truest candy apple red. It's not too messy either, so getting an even coat on isn't a hassle.</div>
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Pat McGrath Labs LuxeTrance Lipstick in She's Heaven! $38 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/luxetrance-trade-lipstick-P423642?skuId=2005809">sephora.com</a></div>
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The cosmetics queen's creamy nude pink is the only light shade I own. It's no surprise that the genius make-up artist that is Pat would develop a product this good. I often pair it with the Fenty lip gloss below. Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in FU$$Y $18 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/gloss-bomb-universal-lip-luminizer-P67988453?skuId=2156578&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1917488095_74306495881_pla-419487875909_1925965_353513007589_9003484_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&ds_rl=1261471&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046JZHpCoJw4ob_yH_ILQntXUiG_ErpqOROcRy1avpTPzsL2fCIjbRtJhoCjLIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">sephora.com</a></div>
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THE gloss of my life. The glittering, sickeningly sweet pink is darling alone or on top of a nude lip like the Pat McGrath one mentioned above. Rihanna, I will devote myself to you and all Fenty brands you come up with. Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Glossier Lip Gloss in Clear $14 <a href="https://www.glossier.com/products/lip-gloss">glossier.com</a></div>
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Now that the newer options have been released I'm curious to try them out. Clear provides the ultimate glassy lip gloss. Not safe for windy days. Vegan and Cruelty-Free!</div>
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<img alt="image" height="400" src="https://www.aveneusa.com/media/catalog/product/cache/e4d64343b1bc593f1c5348fe05efa4a6/c/2/c28637-avene-thermal-spring-water-150ml-01_shadow_1.jpg" width="334" /></div>
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Avène Thermal Spring Water $14 <a href="https://www.aveneusa.com/thermal-spring-water?gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046JSCKrQH-pbjOepT_9PVPPaBmFydccnW6WFY3OUwkdQOGx3lupwv28hoCNW0QAvD_BwE">aveneusa.com</a></div>
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Mostly used for spritzing my beauty blender before bb cream and concealer, but also useful for when the weather gets a bit dry.</div>
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Urban Decay All Nighter Setting Spray $33 <a href="https://www.sephora.com/product/all-nighter-long-lasting-makeup-setting-spray-P263504?skuId=1900000&om_mmc=ppc-GG_1917488095_74306495921_pla-419097696362_1900000_353513007574_9003484_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&ds_rl=1261471&gclid=CjwKCAjwgqbpBRAREiwAF046JYp0VhCBayVHacldtZ7eemcyl9p-Ro2KcppkRbSKTwvcWBT7svMSpRoCdN0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds">sephora.com</a></div>
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Keeps your face from melting off and saves you if you committed the sin of powdering too much. Vegan and Cruelty-Free!</div>
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Some feel that couture has lost its oomph because of its shift toward wearability for red carpet events and celebrities' tendencies to gear toward safer options. Artists like Iris van Herpen and Guo Pei will never let otherworldly visions die though and I'm more than thankful to them for continuously keeping things interesting. There is still charm in evening gowns that keep to the classic stylings of Old Hollywood glamour, however, and the additions or twists to these staples from age-old fashion houses offer a chance to play <i>Where's Waldo</i> each season. </div>
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This is Tim Burton meets <i>Labyrinth</i> (1986) meets Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2007 Couture meets Edgar Allan Poe. The devil's in the details here with glorious embroidery, beading, feathers, crinoline, pineapple leaf hemp, both erratic-looking and artfully designed to situate its audience between the gateway of life and death. Opening with a Victorian tribute to <i>The Shining</i> and closing with a full-sized floral hedge à la <i>Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire</i> set the perfect bookends to a haunting fairytale show.</div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="font-weight: 700;">“Do we know when we’re dreaming?” </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454;">— </span>This line is not only an internal question
brought on by <span style="font-style: italic;">Long Day’s Journey Into Night</span>’s bewildered protagonist, but an overarching
theme filmmaker Bi Gan directs his audience to ponder throughout the duration of his film.
Luo Hongwu becomes a detective in Kaili, China after the murder of his childhood friend
Wildcat. After initially nabbing the killer’s lover, Wan Qiwen (whose name alone has a rather </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">dreamy connotation behind it: wan - </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">万 </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">ten thousand, qi - </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">绮 </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">beautiful/elegant, wen - </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">雯 </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">multicolored clouds), in an attempt to extract information on his whereabouts, he finds himself in
a whirlwind romance and sudden desperation to leave the past behind. Qiwen’s disappearance
sends our hero cascading into surreal wandering in search of her. The dual structure of the film
alludes to the events of the past while setting up the premise of Hongwu’s investigation in the
first half, then navigates us into a taffy-stretched version of reality as we begin to question
what’s been true to Hongwu’s memory.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">To craft the perfect dreamscape, Bi Gan has incorporated elements of both visual
surrealism and sparse, poetic dialogue akin to its predecessor <span style="font-style: italic;">Kaili Blues</span>. Taking the film in at
surface level, it’s easy to walk out dazed and confused, especially thanks to the dizzying 59-
minute 3D long-take of its latter half. But when prying at the many cogs that make up a
seemingly convoluted plot, it becomes a treasure trove of symbolism that aligns with the </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">director’s primary thematic obsessions. No one has said it better than Blake Williams of </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Cinema
Scope </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">while describing the notable references the 29-year-old director utilized in the making of
this film noir fantasy land, “</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Long Days </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">borrows from—even pays homage to—Bi’s fellow
Somnambulists: the bifurcated structures of vintage Joe; Wong’s languorous rhythms and clocks
(still stopped, as they were in </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Kaili</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">); the decayed, tear-crusted interiors of Tsai’s </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Stray </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Dogs </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">(2013).” (Williams, </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Apt Pupil: Bi Gan on Long Day’s Journey Into Night</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">) These industry
mavens laid the groundwork for Bi Gan to amplify their existing nuances for the sake of his own
world-building.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Color gradation is the entry level mood-maker for any cinematographer. The way color
comes into play here is particularly interesting because of how they made use of the blues and
reds traditionally associated with 3D paired with hints of jade green in nearly every scene of the
film. Blue was rampant in <span style="font-style: italic;">Kaili Blues</span>, almost posing as a character itself, and in <span style="font-style: italic;">Long Days
</span>returns to paint a picture of melancholic nostalgia. Red seeps in at times as an alert to the dangers
of sinking further into thoughts of the past. 3D movies are the ultimate accessible fantasy
experience so it’s only fitting that the red and blue sit side-by-side as viewers are unknowingly </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">drawn into a mind-boggling vortex of surreality. Green was a unique choice to trail alongside the
story’s femme fatale, Qiwen. Alas, Bi Gan’s decision was no secret, in an interview with Ethan
Spigland of </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">The Brooklyn Rail </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">he spilled, “Guizhou is a very mountainous region with a lot of
vegetation. So I thought that since this is a character who will disappear frequently, if she wears
red, she will be very, very conspicuous. I thought that if she wears a green dress she will
definitely blend in with the landscape, and this will create the feeling that she's frequently
vanishing.” (Spigland, </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">INCONVERSATION: Bi Gan with Ethan Spigland</span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">) Albeit a seemingly
odd color to represent the female lead of a film noir-esque work, movies of the past such as </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">The
Wizard of Oz </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">(1939) and </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Vertigo </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">(1958) made this deep green shade a marker of mystery and the
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">“People tend to tell me that usually when people dream it’s very, very fragmented,” says
Bi Gan on how he decided to build the framework for the film. “But for me, the way I see a
dream is just the opposite. It’s this one continuous sequence.” (O’Falt, <span style="font-style: italic;">How the Gravity-Defying
59-Minute 3D Take in ‘Long Day’s. Journey Into Night’ Was Shot</span>) Evident continuity in his
long-take and thematic elements aside, there was one more sequential component to <span style="font-style: italic;">Long Days
</span>that (literally) housed the most mystical portion of all: The lovers’ house from Qiwen’s green
book. This story is fondly brought up again and again over the course of the journey and it’s led
me to believe what was in the book may not have been entirely fictional. When the house
manifests itself and Kaizhen gives Hongwu the grand tour, she begins to recall its fairytale
magnificence prior to it becoming the dilapidated unit we’re shown. Glittering chandeliers,
wardrobe packed to the brim with men and women’s attire, and jars of fresh honey lining the
dining room table — none of which feels remotely possible for this building or the surrounding
neighborhood. Was this a memory from her past that has only come back to her in pieces or the </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">future life she dreamed of, just like Qiwen? Kaizhen feigned zero interest in Hongwu before
entering the house but kissed him without much thought the second he recited the spell and the
room began to spin. Maybe the spell brought back her memory as Qiwen. Maybe the room really
did spin. Maybe she just thought it was fate that he knew the spell she was going on about and in
the heat of the moment went in for the smooch. And lest we forget the </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Inception </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">insert of the
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Keeping this in mind, zooming in on recurring objects in the film brings about another
layer of metaphors that even Dennis Lim cites in his article for <span style="font-style: italic;">Film Comment</span>,
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">“Long day’s journey operates on a principle of vertiginous doubling. The figures
who exert a pull on Luo in the first part materialize in different form in the
second. Almost every last detail—the out-of-season pomelo Wan craves, the
apple Wildcat devours whole, musical motifs, incantations, the pattern of a prison
window grill—is reprised or transmuted in Luo’s movie-activated dream.” (Lim
40) </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Dissecting each of these details is important in gaining a deeper understanding of the
characters’ fixations, desires, and downfalls. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">1) Water, often in the form of rain and the leaky
rooms of decrepit houses can be thought of here as the physical manifestation of ongoing misery.
Luo Hongwu’s life is a timeline of consistent loss; as a young boy his mother abandoned him, his
only friend was murdered before he could fully enjoy his youth, his star-crossed lover vanished,
and then he gets hit with his father’s funeral. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">2) Clocks were a big deal in </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-style: italic;">Kaili Blues </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">too as a
blatant symbol of time. Hongwu kept a photo of his mother in his father’s clock and takes a
watch from a presumed mom look-a-like to gift Qiwen’s doppelgänger, Kaizhen by the film’s
end. Kaizhen tells Hongwu he shouldn’t just give people watches because “a watch is a symbol </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">of eternity” to which he replies, “it’s broken.” This passing on of time could mean he’s finally
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word for impermanence. This further presses the idea that there’s hope for Hongwu to escape his
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">4) The green book that originally belonged to Qiwen haunts
both Hongwu and the audience like it’s her ghost. It withholds both memories for him and
Qiwen’s old friend in prison who’s reminded of their delinquent childhood along with her own
experience with Qiwen’s sudden disappearance from her life. The reiteration of the story in the
book is part of the dream element to the film as well </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #545454; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">— </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Two lovers live in the sweetest house
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">“Dipping water with the point of a knife,
Examining snow with a microscope,
Doing this over and over</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">
One still wants to ask,<br />
</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Have you ever counted the stars in the sky?
They’re like little birds,</span><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">
Ever parachuting through my chest.”
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Bi Gan was a poet before becoming a filmmaker and this spell is one of his own writings. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">5) Pomelos are the fruit Qiwen is always longing for although they aren’t in season and in
Chinese culture are representative of the hope to have a good fate. She’s been threatened by her
murderous gangster boyfriend and fears for the worst if she dares to run from him. The pomelo
symbolizes the freedom and fruitful life she wants most and wishes to find with Hongwu. </span><br />
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Apples have famously biblical connotations of temptation and sin which could be why Wildcat </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">painstakingly chews through one, core and all, while crying profusely, just before his dead body
is shoved down a mine shaft. Being born the son of a criminal with ties to the man who later kills
him was a poor fate already, but decisions he made down the road likely led to his premature
death. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">7) The mine shaft resembles both a rabbit hole and a grave in the sense that it’s where
Wildcat dies but also where Hongwu gets lost while maneuvering around the darkness of the
run-down movie theater.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">The characters teetering in and out of Hongwu’s memory and reality present themselves
like ghosts, leaving us unable to determine who’s friend or figment. Bi Gan’s mirrored
characterizations in the film are not made to be easily understood, but instead further permeate a
foggy, hallucinatory atmosphere for anyone watching. Despite being played by the same actress,
Qiwen is elegant, feminine, and mysterious which juxtaposes Kaizhen’s brusque, rebellious
demeanor. Is Qiwen the idealized version of Kaizhen or are they in fact two entirely different </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">people? Does Kaizhen truly have no idea who Hongwu is or is she pretending/lost her own
memory after disappearing from Kaili? These questions are left open for interpretation, of
course, but the conundrum further envelops these women in that age-old Hitchcock shroud of
mystery. Wildcat too is an enigma of sorts. The boy shacking up in the mine shafts reminds
Hongwu of his old friend, enough to pass on his nickname, so it’s hard to avoid delving into the
idea that this kid is sort of like the trapped soul of Wildcat’s unfulfilled youth. Or the mine shaft
is possibly a time warping black hole? Lastly, we fall upon Wildcat’s mom who reprises her role
as a red-haired stranger that leaves Hongwu in tears. At no point in the film do we get a good
look at his mother’s photo, so we can only guess she looks a bit like Qiwen and would’ve liked
to (or did already) dye her hair red. Could this be a reiteration of how his mother left him as a
child? This is the only viable theory I have to answer why after all he’d been through would he
only now upon following a random pedestrian break down crying.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">As it’s said in the film: dreams are lost memories. Lines are blurred between what’s a
dream and what’s pure truth in all our lives, which Bi Gan beautifully develops into the surrealist
version of his hometown Kaili.
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Blake Williams, </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic;">Apt Pupil: Bi Gan on Long Day’s Journey Into Night </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">(Cinema Scope</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">vol. 75) </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">http://cinema-scope.com/cinema-scope-magazine/apt-pupil-bi-gan-on-long-</span><br /><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">days-journey-into-night/</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Ethan Spigland, </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic;">INCONVERSATION: Bi Gan with Ethan Spigland </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">(The Brooklyn Rail,
April 2019) </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">https://brooklynrail.org/2019/04/film/In-Conversation-BI-GAN-with-Ethan-
Spigland</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Dennis Lim, </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic;">Moving Through Time </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">(Film Comment vol. 54, July 2018), Page 40</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">Chris O’Falt, </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic;">How the Gravity-Defying 59-Minute 3D Take in ‘Long Day’s. Journey Into</span><br /><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small; font-style: italic;">Night’ Was Shot </span><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">(Indiewire April 2019) </span><span style="color: blue; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: xx-small;">https://www.indiewire.com/2019/04/long-days-
journey-into-night-bi-gan-interview-3d-long-take-1202057813/ </span><br />
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