HALLOWS EVE

EEK! It's time :)

For you to listen while reading♪

My thought process currently:

Butterfingers.

Candy corn.

Tim Burton movie soundtracks.

Popcorn.

Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

Red Gravy.

Orange red and black.

Michael Jackson's Thriller.

Spiders.

Cotton webs.

Spooky cakes.

Spooky mismatched socks.

Those plastic rings you get from store-bought cupcakes.

My class' Ghostbusters performance in the 5th grade.

Alice in Wonderland.

Striped stockings.

Lit candles.

Pumpkins.

Pranking friends.

Dark plot twists.

American Horror Story.
Universal Horror Nights

Buncha Crunch.

Pumpkin Pie.

Sadako from the Ring.

Horror movie marathon.

Whoppers.

Harry Potter. I wish I knew what Pumpkin Pasties and Butterbeer taste like.

The Addams Family.

Dark rooms.

Dress-up.

Makeup.

Speaking of makeup. This Halloween, I thought I'd be Wednesday Addams. It was hard to choose between Wednesday and Lydia from Beetlejuice...but Wednesday took the cake in the end. I realize that Wednesday Addams is a popular choice as far as characters and costumes go...but who can really blame me for wanting to be her for a day. She's so badass ^_^

Yes unfortunately my look will include my glasses. My contacts are missing and I'm too blind to cope without my specs o-o

Imagine if at night you saw an Asian girl in corner of your room smiling and giving you a peace sign. Initially, you'd think "oh a little girl an innocent pose how cute" but I realize that it's impossible for anyone to look cute in the dark especially if they're lurking around in your room with the obvious intent to kill you. I know I'd be mortally terrified - the second image captures my reaction perfectly.

And here is my finished Wednesday Addams look, complete with the pigtails and the spooky black-and-white filter ooOOooOOoo ;)

Have a spooktacular Hallows Eve and stay out of trouble  >:)

xx Cece

ELIE SAAB COUTURE

I cannot get over the Elie Saab piece that Lily Collins wore to the Rome Film Festival. Majorly fan-girling and I can honestly say that the gown she wore is among one of the most beautiful gowns I've ever seen.

Is it not the most exquisite thing you have seen in your entire life. I've seen this dress a couple of times on Pinterest and it was instant attraction - the degrade print, the material, the details. The illumination of white silk on the runway. Elie Saab really has a knack for capturing and accentuating the feminine figure with all of his creations. Truly an artist worthy of reverence - I'll prepare to be blown away by an equal (if not greater) magnitude of awe in the near future.

Cheers,

xx Cece

THINGS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY (PT. I)

The weather is nice again, which can only mean one thing - I am on cloud nine :)

I woke up today in a surprisingly cheerful mood despite the fact that I had an absolute crap time trying to sleep last night. I was lying on my bed, just thinking about various issues in the world when one thought led to another and hours later came to find that I had stressed myself out to the point of just blankly staring at the ceiling. 

Because I was in an especially chirpy mood this morning, I decided to make a list of things that make me happy. Something to remind me that there's always happiness to be found in the world. Also, there's something special about seeing your thoughts written down - I feel like it truly encases your thoughts, solidifies them, and makes them facts. Here's Part 1! I'm a girl of simple pleasures and there's no way I can fit even a tenth of the things that make me happy onto a single page. I also thought it would be fun to explain a few of these :)

*Chocolate - Holy guacamole, is an explanation even needed here?! Keep your chocolate hidden from me because I will eat every piece of chocolate in sight until they're all gone. I'm ashamed to disclose the number of Whoppers I can down in one sitting -_-

*Train rides - There's something about a solitary train or bus ride. Train rides and bus rides are the times when I get to take a small step back from the hustle and bustle of the world and just think. I just like to listen to music and reminisce as I watch the city zoom by. Trains have magical properties, truly.

*Old-Fashioned Boys - Let's just say that I'd much rather prefer the old school gentleman to the modern jock.

*Laughing Out Loud - I really don't hold back on my laughter - when something amuses me, I tend to laugh quite heartily. There are times when I have felt insecure about my laugh, just because I have been told off for it a good number of times...but the people I surround myself with always give me a reason to laugh and always counter my insecurity with acceptance and warmth. Befriend people who make your insecurities seem small :)

*Spontaneity - Life is already full of planning and schedules and rules as it is, and sometimes we just want something different. We tire of routine and crave a bit of freedom from it - perhaps through unconventional means. Spontaneity takes different forms for different people, and to me spontaneity is that extra packet of fries, leaving notes for strangers, car/bus/train rides without destination, dyeing my hair white, gift-giving, this blog post. Anything really, as long as it's all with good company.

Ciao for now~
xx Cece

DREAMY DAYS

It's just one of those days.

The sky is covered with clouds, and all I want to do is just stare outside and reflect on life. Ideally it would be raining too, but LA doesn't really offer that option (phooey).

It's times like these that I really miss living in Connecticut  - cliché things like watching the rain pour down your window and cuddling in a warm blanket while drinking tea are actually viable options. In my head I'm doing all these things...but in reality I'm wearing shorts and a t-shirt and my blankets are kicked over to the farthest corner of my room.

And so I've opted for a bit of a creativity spill onto paper while listening to the Amélie soundtrack. Little tasks like these tend to sort out my mind, if even a little (and a little goes a long way).

And now if you'll excuse me - I'm off to re-watch the new episode of American Horror Story: Freakshow :) Ryan Murphy exceeded all of my expectations for the 4th season with last night's episode, and he is surely a mad genius. I haven't been this excited for the series since the 1st season :) If you haven't already - GO WATCH IT. And may you be safe from the clutches of the evil killer clown >:)

Toodles,

xx Cece

CL FOR ELLE

OH. MY. GOSH.

Let me take a breather for a second...HOLY CRAP.

Have you guys seen the photos of CL from Elle's October issue? I absolutely cannot, I repeat CANNOT get over some of these photos - they're sheer perfection. Here are some of the photos that were released on Koreaboo --

If I didn't know any better, I'd have thought she was the Korean Cara Delevingne.

Her charisma is on point (per yooj) and her style is impeccable. Fine fresh fierce - the girl's got it on lock. Rock that monochrome.

For those that don't know, CL is the leader of a very popular pop group in Korea called 2NE1. I haven't listened to much K-Pop recently, but my admiration for 2NE1 still stands strong due to their fiercely unique charm. If you don't know what they're all about, go check them out and prepare to be blown away :)

Some of the things from the photos that caught my eye were:
1.) Her rings and things - you don't need to know me well to know that I have a major accessory    
                                         obssession (guilty).
2.) Her white nails - YES. White is the definition of elegant, fresh, and classy. And also my favorite
                                  color :)
3.) Her hair color - maybe one day I'll be daring enough to expose my hair to bleach but for now - I'm
                               content with just admiring :P
4.) Peter-Pan Collar - I've really been into collars recently. Feminine, chic, and youthful - what's not
                                   to love?
5.) Her eyes - Despite having monolids, her eyes really pop with makeup.


Hope you guys love the photos as much as I do!


Cheers,
xx Cece

(Sources --> Koreaboo, My Daily, Korean Magazine Lovers)

DARK FALL LIPS

I went shopping with one of my best friends last Saturday, with the initial plan to help her find the perfect gown for her violin recital (which I'm super stoked for)...and I ended up picking up a several things along the way. Oy me.

As you can probably tell from the title of this entry YES I did end up buying a lipstick. I normally don't like to wear lipsticks, because they get on literally everything and you have to be conscious of where you're putting your kissers so you can get a sense for when you need to reapply. However, I felt that it was time for a change and tastes do change over time and so I thought - why the heck not?

When I do wear lipstick they're usually in light shades like nude or a creamy pink, so I really went out of town with the lipstick I bought.

Media may definitely be a risk for some as it is a bold/dark burgundy, but the plus side about this lipstick being so dark is that it creates the illusion of thinner lips which I definitely appreciate. Lighter shades like nudes and pinks tend to give my lips a fuller look. I can see how the first thoughts to be associated with with Media would be vampire or goth but interpretations aside...if you like it, who cares really :)

My only recommendation for application is to line your lips before going in with your lipstick. Application was smooth but lining my lips with the lipstick alone proved to be a rather difficult and messy process. However if you're skilled and experienced unlike me, kudos to you my friend!

xx

And so it begins. My obsession with dark vampy lips for the fall and winter seasons ♥

Cheers!

A FRESH START

Wow. WOW.

Firstly, I haven't posted in 2 full years (holy wow).
Secondly, if you ever want a major cringe session - read all your old blog entries.
Thirdly, A LOT has changed since my last entries.

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This blog will be taking a bit of a different turn in terms of direction, motivation, and content. It will be the place where I dump all of my thoughts, creativity, and updates (as one does in a blog). Enough of that - let's get on with the introduction!!

Hi, it me.

Hey there! My name is Cecilia Cho and I am a 22-year-old aesthetic enthusiast. Fresh out of college. My interests? Makeup, fashion, photography, style, interior...the list goes on. I am by no means a professional; in fact, I am just starting out. Some people may wonder whether it's too late to be "starting out" on a beauty blog at my age, and trust me - I had my doubts too. But I'll take my chances, simply because I'd love it and enjoy it from the bottom of my heart. So come and stay awhile, and get a feel for my tastes, preferences, and style.

And now without further ado...I present to you my blog ♥