I have been looking forward to doing this review for a long time! Ever since photos of Bésame’s Snow White collection debut at D23 back in July, I’ve been aggressively stalking their website and Instagram. I am a HUGE Snow White fan and as an adult, I was thrilled to see a line Disney cosmetics with a classy, mature tone. So before it’s completely sold … Continue reading Bésame ♥ Snow White: Disney Cosmetics Review
Last year the boyfriend and I took a trip to Osaka and Kyoto for my birthday. It had always been a bucket list item of mine to walk the old streets of Japan in traditional clothes. Though we only spent a day in Kyoto, I knew I wanted to spend it in a beautiful kimono. Yumeyakata is a lovely kimono rental shop located in Kyoto. There are … Continue reading Yumeyakata (夢館): Kimono Rental
It’s not new news that Pokémon fever has swept the world with the release of the ever popular Pokémon Go game. Sadly, we have been unable to get that (Poké)ball rolling here in South Korea. While that’s getting sorted out, we have been able to keep ourselves temporarily satisfied in other ways, such as visiting the city of Sokcho (속초) which, by the magical grace of Mew, is … Continue reading Pokémon Cosmetics Haul: Gotta Catch ‘Em All
Recently I found myself passing by The Face Shop where I stumbled upon their new limited edition KAKAO Friends Halloween Collection. Their adorable pumpkin hand cream was the first thing to catch my eye. It reminded me of the the Great Pumpkin from Charlie Brown. I soon found myself browsing the rest of the collection only to find that one of the characters was dressed like … Continue reading The Face Shop X KAKAO Friends Halloween Collection
Hand creams are a dime a dozen in Korea, all complete with their own adorable packaging and alluring fragrances. I have acquired quite a few myself over the years. Inevitably, the ones that always seem to capture my attention are the ones that smell like food or more accurately, junk food. So if you love sweets and cute packaging (like me) here are 3 hand … Continue reading 3 Deliciously Cute Hand Creams Every Foodie Needs
Popular fashion brand, Style Nanda, recently opened its third flagship store last Friday right in the bustling shopping hub of Myeongdong. This particular location certainly stands out from it’s other locations, towering as 5 floor powder-pink hotel. It definitely has a bit of that Grand Budapest Hotel feel crossed with a 1950s vibe. Like any respectable hotel, the 1st floor holds the lobby. There’s a cute little concierge … Continue reading Style Nanda Pink Hotel: Myeongdong Flagship Store
Beauty Cafes are slowly becoming the newest thing in Seoul. These cafes combine two of my favourite things, cosmetics and coffee. Innisfree has quickly become one of my favourite Korean cosmetics brands. They pride themselves on being a “natural brand,” meaning they use all-natural ingredients in their products and eco-friendly packaging. Like the brand, their ingredients also come from Jeju island, such as Jeju green tea, honey, seaweed, … Continue reading Innisfree Jeju House: Green Cafe
My interest in Korean beauty products and cosmetics is constantly growing. Korea has so many products to choose from. A surprising amount are high quality, uniquely packaged and won’t even break the bank. Of course there are some duds in the mix , but honestly it’s hard not to get swept up in it. My vanity is starting to accrue quite the collection, but I’m also … Continue reading SSIN STEALER x Unpretty Rapstar Cosmetics
