September Favourites

Hey guys!

September has been a pretty good month for me. I found out about a bunch of cool things and I can't wait to share them with you all!

The first favourite is Parks and Recreation. Ahhhhhhh. When I fall for a TV show, I fall for it hard and Parks and Rec was just one of those shows. I love everything about it, from the characters and mockumentary style, to the fact that each episode is twenty minutes long so I can watch more episodes in less time. Initially I started watching it because Chris Pratt is in it, and you all know how much I loved GOTG. After the first few episodes I was hooked; I finished all six seasons in three weeks. That's five years worth of a TV show in twenty one days. My record of obsession reached new heights.

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I absolutely cannot go without saying that Andy and April are the best ship ever. And it's canon!

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One major favourite down; on to music.

1. 'Be My Forever' - Christina Perri and Ed Sheeran

Christina Perri and Ed Sheeran sound so good together on this track! The harmonies are on point and even though the song is super simple, it's so catchy It's a really happy song and it always cheers me up when I'm down. As a bonus, it reminded me of the love between April and Andy :) Gotta keep the ship support strong!

1/5. April and Andy mini playlist

Through watching Andy and April's relationship, a few songs stuck in my head, such as 'Be My Forever', 'Boom Clap' by Charli XCX and 'A Certain Romance' by Arctic Monkeys. 'A Certain Romance' is so quirky, just like the two.

2. 'Greetings From California' - The Madden Brothers

As most of my friends know, last year I had the BIGGEST obsession with Good Charlotte. I found their pop punk vibe really cool and I was desperate to learn all their songs on guitar (I once asked my teacher to teach me the solo from 'The River' and it didn't go so well :/). When they disappeared a while back I was totally distraught. But anyways, flash-forward to earlier this month: I discovered that the Madden Brothers, Joel and Benji, had come out with a new album. It reminds me a lot of the Good Charlotte vibe, but in a way it's changed. My two favourite songs are 'We Are Done' and 'Out of My Mind'.

3. 'La La Latch' - Pentatonix

This song became a fast favourite of mine as I only first listened to it last week. I kept hearing people (aka my sisters) about 'Latch' but I had never listened to it. Last week I decided to give the Pentatonix mashup a go, and I am so glad I did. 'Latch' is actually a really good song on its own but paired with 'La La La' makes it the best mashup. Pentatonix never fails to impress and 'La La Latch' is a huge hit in my book. Honestly not enough people know about Pentatonix and they need to hear their songs!

Other favourites

1. This bag

I love this bag because it's an everything bag. It fits whatever I need: a jacket, an umbrella, even a nice hefty paperback. I would never be able to survive with a small crossbody because it can only fit the bare minimals. This bag was purchased from H&M earlier this month. 

2. 'The Night Circus' - Erin Morgenstern

This is my second time reading this book but it is definitely my all time favourite book. The storyline is thrilling and mystical, the characters unique, and overall reading it is an experience. As you can see from the worn edges, it is a well-loved copy and I'm contemplating buying a hardcover version so I can preserve it in the best condition. 

3. Warm Vanilla Sugar body mist

Yum is all I can say about this scent! True to its name, it does indeed smell like vanilla sugar. It's a very sweet, comforting scent that's appropriate for Autumn. I really like how the new packaging of the bottle captures the essence and (with lack of a better word) style of the scent. And look at Bethany Mota owning the cover of Seventeen!

4. This necklace

I have to admit, H&M has really stepped up their game in terms of accessories. This season they launched a whole range of really nice accessories for relatively affordable prices. I found this adorable little necklace at the back of the store and it has become one of my most worn pieces. It's so simple yet beautiful, especially when it catches the light. 

I apologise for my previous posts this month as I feel like they aren't really up to the standard that I would like my posts to be. The coming posts will definitely be a bit more exciting!

Until next time xx

I Love Fall/Autumn tag ✺

Hey guys!

As I am writing this post, I am curled up in a blanket... with the AC on. It might be 'Autumn' now but in Hong Kong it feels nothing like it, which is a bit disappointing since I prefer cooler weather. Nonetheless, I've decided to do the I Love Fall tag created by missglamorazzi on YouTube, just to get myself prepared to buy sweaters and drink salted caramel lattes :)

1. Favourite Fall lip product?
A good lip balm is essential for Autumn and I am still loving The Body Shop Foundation's Dragon Fruit Lip Butter, which I did a review on HERE.

2. Favourite Fall nail polish?
This one is a Autumn/Winter favourite: OPI's Black Cherry Chutney. It's this really pretty purple-toned burgundy with some shimmer that's more visible in the bottle than on the nail. Whatever the season, I prefer darker colours because my nails are difficult to paint and light colours can sometime look flat.

3. Favourite Fall drink?
Easily the salted caramel latte from Starbucks, as mentioned above. I tried it last year and let's just say I am dying for it to return this year.

4. Favourite Fall candle?
I'm not a huge candle gal, mainly because festive candles are hard to grab hold of in Hong Kong :/

5. Favourite Fall accessory?
I find infinity scarves the comfiest type of scarf because when it's cold out you can just stuff your face into it, and it's just like ahhhhh. I bought one black and white striped one from Forever 21 last year and it is my favourite scarf ever.

6. Haunted house, haunted hay ride, or haunted corn maze?
I'm going to cheat a little here by saying neither, because I've never really had the chance to experience any of these activities in Hong Kong. I guess I would rather curl up with a blanket and a good book.

7. Favourite Halloween movie?
Again, going to cheat here. I've never watched a proper Halloween movie because I can't stand scary movies.

8. Favourite Halloween candy?
Anything chocolate, or those hilarious gummy eyeballs. TBH I've never been trick-or-treating, which is something I am upset about and vow to do one year.

9. What are you dressing up as for Halloween?
I honestly have no clue, but this year I want to actually put in effort and find a cool, unique costume. I was thinking of doing a group dress-up with a group of friends, but eh, we'll see.

last year's getup

10. What is your favourite thing about Fall?
Feeling the cold cooler air. It's a huge step-up from the gross humidity of Summer, and I love wearing boots, sweaters and scarves.

That is it for the tag! Hope you've had a nice Sunday and I'll see you next week xx

Nicole by OPI - I Shop Mintage

Hey guys :)

I've always been on the hunt for a nice mint polish. I thought Essie's Mint Candy Apple was the answer, but it turns out that it wasn't quite mint enough (still a nice shade!). I've scoured the net for different brands of mint polish, trying to find one that was nice and minty, and available in Hong Kong. After several websites I came across Nicole by OPI's I Shop Mintage. It was the perfect shade of mint and luckily it became available again in store. I saw it in the shop one day and immediately purchased it.

This polish is definitely my favourite mint so far. It's not too cool or grey-toned like other polishes on the market; I think it flatters my skin tone well. It reminds me of a dress from the 1960s, which the name suits. 

Aside from the colour, the texture of this polish is pretty good too. It's thin but not watery, a little bit streaky after two coats, but the third coat will smooth it out just fine. It looks nice by itself but if I were to jazz it up, I would use something like Zoya's Cosmo for an accent nail.

My nails are the worst ever for painting. They're short and wide; cleanup afterwards is not a choice but mandatory *sad face*

I Shop Mintage is part of the general Nicole by OPI collection, which can be found in certain Sasa stores around Hong Kong. It costs $76 and in the bottle is 15ml of polish.

A short little post for today! See you next time xx