MEMEMEMEME

Nearly posted this to my tumbalah earlier but soon realised it would be lost in an endless stream of images of TOP, Matt Smith and random tomfoolery, so here it is instead!

01: Your current relationship, if single discuss how single life is.

Mehh single life is pretty average. Used to it really. That makes me sound incredibly miserable about it but it's fine - if I'm meant to be in a relationship it will happen when it's meant to.

02: Where you’d like to be in 10 years.

When I'm 30, ideally I'd like to be married and settled down, with children and have built/bought a pretty house. Career wise I hope to be working in something Media related. (I can't see myself doing anything else) Either being self-employed or a job I could work around.

03: Your views on drugs and alcohol.

Drugs no. Alcohol - I don't drink but don't mind when others do - as long as they keep it under control. (I mean drinking socially than getting totally hammered.)

04: Your views on religion.

Right now in my life, I've realised there wouldn't be a point in being born if I didn't have my faith.

05: A time you thought about ending your own life.

Haven't had such thoughts thankfully.

06: Write 30 interesting facts about yourself.

NO.

07: Your zodiac sign and if you think it fits your personality.

Uhhh I am a Aquarius - just read up on it there and it's quite accurate to a certain degree, but I think those things are created to suit everyone even a little bit.

08: A moment you felt the most satisfied with your life.

Often when doing coursework - when things are going well and I realise where my talents lie and why I am here.

09: How you hope your future will be like.

I don't really mind as long as I'm happy doing whatever and be wherever I'm meant to be.

10: Discuss your first love and first kiss.

Ehhh first love? Not yet. First kiss? Glad I had my first kiss when I did.

11: Put your ipod on shuffle and write 10 songs that pop up.

• The Beatles - All You Need Is Love

• 2NE1 - Ugly

• Kellis - Milkshake

• Patrick Stump - Allie

• G-Dragon - She's Gone (feat. Kush)

• Owl City - Alligator Sky 

• Wonder Girls - Tell Me

• Aerosmith - Dreamweaver

• Muse - Falling Away With You

• Chameleon Circuit - Blink

12: Bullet your whole day.

Recently my day has been like this:

• 8:15 - Wake up

• 8.30 - 9am - Walk

• 9 - 9.30 - Breakfast and t.v

• 9.30 - 9.45 - Chores

• 9.45 - 10.15 - Trampoline

• 10.15 - 11am - tidy room and sort general things

• 11 - lunch - work on something, wether it being selling on eBay, graphic design or whatever I try to be productive.

• 1pm - 2pm - lunch and news/loose women yay

• 2pm - 5pm - continue on what I was doing (but by 4pm my concentration levels go out the window so it's sometimes sims hour)

• 5pm - dinner

• 6pm onwards - whatever really..then bed. It's good though, pretty productive most of the time.

13: Somewhere you’d like to move or visit.

Japan, New York and Paris. Just to visit though. 

14: Your earliest memory.

Of life? I remember my first day of school particularly well, and not being quite sure why my parents were making such a fuss about it.

15: Your favorite tumblrs.

No.

16: Your views on mainstream music.

A lot of it I don't mind listening to, but only about 5% of it would end up on my iPod. It's just when the stuff I quite like is played continuously everywhere for a couple of months and I end up hating it.  

17: Your highs and lows of this past year.

Highs^^

• Good marks in my course, woo.

• Winning an award for my Sherlock coursework.

• Seeing Josh Groban 

• Diane's Wedding 

Lows>>

• Feeling generally like crap since March - fainting and trips to the doctors. Boo.

• Stress and conflict at uni constantly. Mehhhhh!

18: Your beliefs.

Bit vague, but is this like religion again? Generally I have beliefs based on what Christianity follows.

19: Disrespecting your parents.

Not really, we mess about and get along well. If there's a conflict it's usually for something serious.

20: How important you think education is.

Very.

21: One of your favourite shows.

Doctor Whoooo.

22: How have you changed in the past 2 years?

Drastically - I've grown up a lot and like to think I've become wiser.

23: Give pictures of 5 guys/girls who are famous who you find attractive.

• Josh Groban - J'Grobz

• Choi Seunghyun - sexiest man in koreaaa

• Patrick Stump - Fall Out BOOIII

• Benedict Cumberbatch - holla

• Joe Freaking Jonaas!

24: Your favourite movie and what it’s about.

One of my all time favs is The Devil Wears Prada - it's got everything I love! (Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and so much fashion) I also watched it yesterday which reminded me of how amazing it is.

25: Someone who fascinates you and why.

Angelina Jolie - I don't know why I just adore her.

26: What kind of person attracts you.

Physically: (in a guy) A geeky look, long dark hair, glasses, pretty smile/ good teeth, beard/stubble.

Character: Funny, quirky, charismatic and sweet.

(P.S: if any of the above matches the criteria please apply)

27: A problem that you have had.

Just my general soul-destroying tiredness everyday. Y A W N.

28: Something that you miss.

Sometimes I miss the securities of school and our tight-knit friendship group.

29: Goals for the next 30 days.

Get thin, work hard and make new friends.

30: Your highs and lows of this month.

It's September, it's just getting started!

PAUSE

Hello! Short break from the meme thing to update y’all on my happenings in my pathetic little life. Okay not really, life has been alright.

University and Summer

In the middle of May I finished my exams and handed in my final pieces of coursework, which meant I was free for the summer. Hooray! Yes it’s nice to have a break however I was worried I wouldn’t have anything to do because I have 132 days off until I’m back again! (That’s quite a lot, compared to the 60/90ish days we had in school.) Therefore I devised a list of people I need to meet, places I need to go and things I need to do. So far these lists are flourishing, with a few things crossed off already - including baking, painting and sunbathing! Good stuff.

Granny

Despite my fun expectations for the summer, sadness crept it’s way into the Green family household this week. My Granny Green was battling with cancer for over three years, and alas, the condition was triumphant where on Sunday 10th June, she peacefully passed away in hospital. Although it was expected, it was still an upsetting and shocking occurrence for all of us, especially Dad. Being one of the eldest of the grandchildren, I was invited to read a few verses from Proverbs 3 at the funeral. Not an easy thing to do, but she chose the verses herself so I knew I had to make her proud. It gave me great comfort because it was some of my favourite verses. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Wise words to live by methinks. Granny was a very special lady - greatly missed, but now in the arms of Jesus. 

Mural

A few weeks ago, the community’s two Primary schools got involved in painting a mural which will be placed on one of the ugly walls within the village. It’s part of a scheme to make our area more attractive. (Unsure how successful this scheme will be, but supporting Mourne none-the less) The team required volunteers so they invited me to assist the kids. I LOVED it! I forgot how wonderful it was just to sit down and paint. Surprisingly, the picture only took 4 days to create and in my opinion it looks pretty sweet. The mural will have it’s big unveiling on Wednesday this week at 1:45pm, so you are all invited to see the masterpiece!

Olympic Torch

As you all may be aware, the Olympics are being held by London this year! Although I’m not a big fan of sports, I think it’s pretty awesome that the country has this opportunity to host such a big event. The big gold Olympic torch is currently traveling round the U.K, which included Northern Ireland. One of these stops were in Newcastle, so we had the chance to travel down at 6:50am on Wednesday 6th June to see it run by! It was a really lovely atmosphere and worth getting up so early to see. 

London

Woooah, I think I’m transforming into a different person lately because Emma and I have booked a weekend away to London! If you know me at all, this isn’t something I would even THINK about never-mind carry out. (Although Emma threatened to get my sedated when going through the airports, man I hate airports...) However!! I have turned my life around - I’m making the most of my opportunities when I am young and have the chance to do something fun, yada, yada, yada...

OH yeah, so the reason we have decided to undertake this mission is because Korean pop groups called EXO and 4MINUTE are doing a concert in the O2 arena. Heck, it was cheap so we booked it - plus we organised tickets a broadway show! We shall also shop and sight-see. So we’ve made a mini-holiday out of it. I’m VERY excited! 

It’s also stroking “See a K-Pop concert” off my bucket list. Oh, and I’ll have to learn Exo’s names before I go, just incase we run into them there - I only recognise Kai! 

Look here we all are in Piccadilly Circus. These babies aren't anything compared to my presh presh BIGBANG but it’ll be fuuuunnnn!

OTHER MEME BLAH

Emma

Three things I want to say to three different people:

Person 1

Hi, we have similar glasses and I think you’re cute but possibly gay. Don’t care, you look like Joe Jonas and I like that and we should at least have a photo together so I can set it as my Facebook profile pic and I will feel extremely awesome about it. Oh, also, you’re foreign. Call me: I AM INTERESTED. (OJ)

Person 2

Gurl. How can I write you a letter as good as the one you sent me? You are a rascal. Alas! You are also GONE! I am so very sad! We better keep in contact or I’ll get Assassin Vick on your tail. (But perhaps that’s a good thing?!) 

Person 3

Jordan, I miss you and there’s some things I want to tell you. 

• There’s also a cute Asian at our CU! We have one each.
• I have a photo of the two of us, it’s a bit ripped because it was with you at the time but now it’s in a frame down at uni with me. It’s really nice, I love it.
• Your family read your blog!! I know you would have freaked out about that. It’s very comforting though for us.
• Guess who I met last week, and it’s the same person who was there on Wednesday too...We all went CRAZY!
• Our friendship group has been rekindled!!
• One Direction tickets went on sale last week, we totally could have went to that. I remember you said you liked them that day we went to Belfast together. 
• You’re name was all over Facebook, yes we were all very sad :( But some people said things and I knew you would have laughed. Or maybe would get angry, haha.
• One of my recommended people to follow on Twitter was Zoosk, hahaha. 'sexbag'
• You’re mum found a wee note in your room, yes.. that note! Amy and I lol’d.
• 3 words: Hot steamy men.
• Did you ever hear the story of Mrs Matthews and Naomi in the school library? CLOL.
• I miss talking to you on Twitter.
• I've had 7 haircuts this year so far. I was keeping document of it so I could tell you at the end of the year. (Because of our conversation from like last January in the container.)
• Were you always pretty? Why didn’t I ever tell you that?
• NANCY!!! MOTHMAN!!
• I think of you every time I make toast.

I know you’re having a fantastic time, and in due time, we shall meet again,

Claudia x

5 Things I like about myself and 5 things I dislike:

• Fairly sociable.
• A random selection of laughs.
• That my hair curls naturally when I wash it and looks pretty decent.
• I can laugh at my silliness.
• My ability to adapt easily.

• Discoloured teeth.
• A non-existent metabolism.
• A sharp tongue and bad temper.
• Occasional bad language.
• My vacant expression which people often interpret as anger or sadness. 

Three things I want right now:

1. Big Bang to win their EMA. Ho ho ho.

2. A haircut.

...Weird. I don’t actually want anything else.

Mary-Jane

One of my insecurities:

Being extremely awkward with some people: when I don’t know what to say, then when I try to speak my words get all tongue-twisted. I get very paranoid about that.

What turns me on:

Long legs.

Guys in suits.

Strong jawlines.

Guys who smell good.

Nice teeth.

Deep voice.

Dark eyes.

Long, dark hair.

Glasses.

I can imagine May-Jay’s response to this: “So... basically.... most men.”

Who I wish I could be:

Funny, I don’t wish to be anyone different. I assume I will mature as I get older but I quite like myself the way I am. My only request is that my faith will grow, which can be difficult in university life.

- Claudia

LOVEFILM

I was given a free two month trial for Lovefilm, a U.K online renting website. Here are the films I managed to rent in the past two months and a short review.

Aladdin ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

What can I say? Absolutely wonderful! We all say about how we grew up with Disney films, but watching them again as an ‘adult’ helps relive the memories (and allow us to understand the story which we probably didn’t grasp the first time round.) Aladdin is a classic, a beautiful film, well-written and the characters are charming. I adore it.

Mean Girls ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Another classic. I’ve seen Mean Girls a dozen times but it still is very funny. It definitely does not have a deep picture or any life-changing, but it’s clever, witty and hilarious.

The Tourist ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

I think the critics were just nasty about this because it isn’t as bad as it is. Yes, it did star Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp which ultimately means it could have been amazing. I admire them both, but, no, it didn’t live up to the action-packed thriller the audience was hoping for. However I thoroughly enjoyed it, and saw few flaws to the film. I love Depp and Jolie which perhaps makes me biased though.

Little Miss Sunshine ✮

Is this meant to be a feel good film? I found it miserable and extremely over-rated. I actually cringed at some scenes and although I stuck it out to the end, I swore to myself it was something I could never watch again!

Love and Other Drugs ✮

Extremely disappointed and appalled at this film. It’s very frustrating and was hard to follow. A different side of Anne Hathaway is revealed, and it’s not pleasant. Note to readers: Do not watch with your parents.

Letters to Juliet ✮

Appalling acting from the leads in this. Amanda Seyfried was so dull I wanted to rip my eyes out. It’s not romantic or funny, just very VERY boring!

Amelie ✮

I only wanted to see this because of the hype that it’s known for, and I must admit I only watched the first half hour. I felt uncomfortable and wasn’t sure where it was going. Perhaps it does get better but I had enough.

The Social Network ✮✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Perfect in every way. Been dying to see this film for months and it was beyond my expectations. Very entertaining, thought-provoking and fascinating. Loved both Jesse Eisenberg and Andrew Garfield’s performance. I recommend it!!

Never Let Me Go ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

More Andrew Garfield in this one, if your a fan like me. A beautiful but twisted and heart-breaking story. I was aching throughout. It’s a heavy downer and I recommend it highly but it’s so haunting. Watch it and weep.

Dear John ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

I did not read Nicholas Spark’s novel but I understand that the film is not as good as the book. I enjoyed this film greatly but did not cry (much.) Amanda Seyfried’s acting was much better here and the relationship between her and Channing Tatum works well. 

Spirited Away ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Lost for words for this one. Again, I rented this one out because of the hype. I was so impressed. It’s magnificent, enchanting and persistently fascinating. Definitely a film not to miss. 

The Emperor’s New Groove ✮ ✮ ✮

Slightly let down by this one? It was not as good as I remembered it being when I first saw it in the cinema in the year 2000. It’s smart though, a great script, just didn’t enjoy it as much as I thought it would.

Oliver and Company ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Seen it before but wanted to watch again for old time’s sake. I am very fond of this film, perhaps more for nostalgia’s sake rather than it being a brilliant show. Love the songs in it and think it’s so sweet. One of my favourite animations ever.

The Hurt Locker ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Not my type of film at all, because it was originally rented for Dad and Mum to watch. But surprisingly, it’s incredibly powerful, exciting and I’m not gonna lie, the suspense was GOING TO KILL ME in some parts. Fantastic!!

The Princess Diaries ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Really took to the classics this month. It’s a sweet, delightful comedy which you can watch with little concentration. Very predictable, but it’s nice.

National Treasure ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

As ludicrous as it all seems, it is entertaining, captivating and funny. I’ve seen this many times and it doesn't get old. Think Riley Poole makes it for me.

Driving Lessons ✮ ✮

Truthfully only watched this for the luscious Rupert Grint but that didn’t even do it. Didn’t enjoy this much, I didn’t even finish it. It was not what I was expecting I’m afraid.

It’s a Boy Girl Thing ✮ ✮ ✮

Seen this a dozen times but still continue to enjoy it’s cliché but hilarious acting from both the guy and the girl. The story line isn’t anything new but it’s worth a watch.

Super Size Me ✮ ✮ ✮

A fascinating documentary on an American man who only eats McDonalds for every meal for a month. Didn’t learn anything that I didn’t already know: McDonald’s makes you obese. Through the use of other video clips, art work, facts, figures and visual images makes Super Size Me very informative and interesting.

The Bucket List ✮✮
I was encouraged to watch this but I didn't enjoy it as much as I was expecting to. It was fine watching it once but wouldn't want to see again.

Hercules ✮ ✮ ✮ ✮

Wonderful film! Again it was nice to actually understand the story properly. Love Love LOVED it.

101 Dalmatians ✮ ✮

Rather disappointed with this one, as it was a childhood favourite and did not live up for my maturity. This is the live version starring Glen Close as Cruella - which may I add, looked very scary. The script is poor and it’s very tedious to watch.

I’m A Cyborg, but That’s OK

This looked much more appealing than what it was. I didn’t watch it all, but later I realised that Korean Pop Star Rain has a role. Now that’s just annoying. Think I’ll attempt to watch it again.

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I did watch it. It was very weird indeed. I found Rain unattractive. Yeah, that weird. 

It was based in a mental hospital, where a girl was sent because she thought she was a cyborg. I don’t really know what to say about it, it was bizarre but was interesting and endearing too. I will give it ✮ ✮ ✮ stars today.

Coco Before Chanel ✮ ✮ ✮

I think this would be much more interesting if it focused more on Coco Chanel’s career than her life before it. Not very enlightening either, Audrey Tautou isn’t very convincing. It was only in the last few scenes did I actually enjoy it.

24 films in two months. Not bad.

Also note I watched films that were not part of my LoveFilm subscription too, so indeed, I watched many films this summer.

I wanted to watch more but I’m afraid to say I ran out of time.

- Claudia

EXAM FUN [K-POP]

Note: Started writing this out during the exams in May, saved it under another blog post in Pages, then forgot all about it until Emma mentioned it the other day. Whoops. It's not finished either. Not very interesting when I read it, but here it is....

Boredom has taken over again!!! Emma and I were mindlessly bantering in her car after the English exam, and we started this silly discussion about if K-Pop was an actual subject in school. At first we were all cocky and saying “Heh! We’d pass easily!”..Or would we?? So amused/hyper we started making up the most ridiculous questions that could appear in an exam paper.

Try and guess the answers!

Section 1: English

• What does F.T stand for in F.T Island? (1 mark)
• Compare and contrast MBLAQ with U-KISS using appropriate names, hangul, songs/album, style and success with the Korean music industry. (20 marks)
• Compare and contrast the characteristics of Key (SHINee), Jo Kwon (2AM) and Brian (solo) in terms of being a diva. (20 marks)
  
  

Section 2: Maths

• Measure the length of Siwon’s raised eyebrows.
• Heechul + x = Taemin

Section 3: History

• Explain the controversy between Hangeng and SM Entertainment. (10 marks)
• Discuss the impact of Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun’s departure from Tohoskinki in the late 20th Century. (15 marks)
• Explain why DBSK was so successful as a 5 member group in the era 2003 - 2010. (15 marks)
  
  

Section 4: Science

• Multiple Question: What is the weather like today? (1 mark)
  A. Nice Weather! B. It’s very hot. C. It’s...cloudy! D. RAIN.

• Calculate the angle that Minho’s legs move in the music video “Ring Ding Dong.”
  
  

Section 5: Religious Education

• Describe Siwon's missionary journey through Super Junior.

FAIL.

MOST WANTED

Autographs that would be awesome to have...

In no particular order...

• David Tennant - because he was a beast of a Doctor.
• Rupert Grint - because he's my Ron-Ron.
• Joseph Gordon-Levitt - because nobody looks better in a jumper than him.
• Johnny Depp - because he's probably the best actor in the world.
• George Clooney - because he's a very attractive old man.
• Ashton Kutcher - because he's an sweeeet guy.
• Daniel Radcliffe - because he's HARRY POTTER.
• Michael McIntyre - because he's the funniest man in the world.
• Gaspard Ulliel - because he's smokin' hot.
• Ben Barnes - because his face looks nice on photographic paper.
• Michael Cera - because he's an absolute wee dote.
• Paul McCartney - because he's my favourite second Beatle.
• Take That - because they rule the world.
• Bradley Cooper - because he's a hunk!
• T.O.P - because this one goes without saying.
• Tim Burton because he is a fantastic director.
• G-Dragon - because he breaks my heart.
• Zac Efron - because he is the music in me.
• Bi Rain - because he's the only type of weather I like.
• Tom Felton - be my big boy, Draco Malfoy.
• Lee Byung Hun - because he's amaazzzing.
• James Corden - because he is a hilarious man!
• Russell Brand - because he's very intelligent and amusing.
• Taylor Lautner - because if I had to choose I would be Team Jacob.
• Alan Rickman - because he plays the legendary Snape.
• Lee Min Ho - because he's my favourite Korean actor.
• The Wanted - because they are one of the few British boybands I actually like.
• Jared Leto - because what girl doesn't love Jared Leto!
• Black Eyed Peas - because I love their music.
• Nicki Minaj - because I love her clothes/figure/attitude.
• Emma Watson - because she's a perfect lady.
• CL from 2NE1 - because she's the baddest female Seoul city ever had.
• Katy Perry - because she's very stylish and cool.
• Lady Gaga - because she's one of few genuinely talented musicians out there.
• Ellen Page - because she's a good actress.
• James and Oliver Phelps - because it's time to get sleazy with some Weasleys.
• Taylor Swift - because I actually do like her.
• Anne Hathaway - because she's sooo pretty and very talented.
• J.K Rowling - because she gave us a magical childhood.
• Helena Bonham-Carter - because she's one of my favourite actresses.
• Meryl Streep - because she is classy.

I didn't mean that to be as perverse as they came across as....I found two of the Harry Potter ones online. And some of them were terribly boring because there weren't really reasons why I wanted them apart from just liking the person. Blah.

The word BECAUSE has lost ALL MEANING!

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THOUGHT LOG

Heylo, I am inspired by Emma’s blog post to record my thoughts every 5 minutes for the couple of hours. Unfortunately this didn’t work out as well as I hoped...

5:30: “WHY DID MY TIMER GO OFF? Oh thats right... Oh no! I don’t remember what I was thinking now.” :(

5:35” “I hate fandoms. Stop being biased towards your group...losers. Get a life.”

5:40: “NIGAHIGA JUST SAID K-POP IN HIS VIDEO. Is that Justin Chon? What’s wrong with his nostrils? LOOOOOLLLLLLL.”

5:45: “This timer is going to off again, isn’t it. Ah! It scares me every time.”

5:50: *Jumps again* “Wait.. what was I...oh yes, I was thinking of L.Joe from Teen Top. I no longer remember why.”

5:55: “Awh, Uniqlo are out of stock of the Big Bang t-shirt I had my eye on.”

6:00: “I’m so cray cray cray cray cray crayzee”

6:05: “I would have to lose 1 stone 7lbs to be the same weight as Yoochun? Challenge accepted.”

6:10: “I’m so so hungry now.”

6:15: “Britain’s Got Talent is on tonight...Michael McIntyre yay.”

6:20: FOOD IS HERE! BBQ time, yummy.

*Leaves for tea and then returns to do another hour of revision*

7:05: *Rereading a fanfic*

7:10: *Still reading*

7:15: *Still reading: “Minho's a whore!" Sungmin blurted out accusatorily.”

7:20: *Still reading*

7:25: Still Reading: “He likes to touch people’s philtrums while they sleep. And he cuts up pictures from magazines and tapes the philtrums to his walls.”

7:30: “Crap. I have to study BADLY... but I want to watch T.V now...”

7:35: “These girls fall like dominoes. ♫”

7:40: Daesung dressed as a woman and spraying flowers with perfume: “Smell! Smell!” *Begins to laugh loudly*

7:45: “Siva Kaneswaran” (I was looking him up on Google Images)

7:50: “Justin Bieber has got flawless skin...”

7:55: “Haha! I just added members of Dalmatian on Facebook, including Intae! I hope they accept me.”

8:00: “Stupid role player Facebookers!”

8:05: “B1A4! Wow, they debuted 24 hours ago and they are going to be BIG. They are so so cute.”

8:10: “Shut up timer! I’m still watching B1A4! I love yhoooooo! ♫”

8:15: “Purehmv have new stock up. I want to order something.”

8:20: "I ordered a DBSK poster last night? I hardly remember..."

8:25: "Was Junsu always this good-looking? I used to hate that guy."

Emma is right. This gets boring after a while!

Happy Easter everyone!

FASHION REFRESHED!

Hello! Since I feel completely FASHION REFRESHED after my fabulous evening at Belfast Fashion Week a few weeks ago, I feel inspired to further talk about clothes on others.

Being me, I have scanned the internet and collected the prettiest outfit photographs as possible...as, you guessed it...K-Pop stars! WOOP.

I’ve mentioned this before ages ago, but Koreans dress ten times better than the commoners in the European music industry. It’s fascinating. They are much more advanced in everything, including music, fashion and technology and I love it because it’s a step ahead. They also look better because they are so skinny/starved.

So here goes the criticism.

2NE1 and the guy with bear trainers

You know I’m completely 2NE1 biased anyway and you all may scorn this, but parts of these outfits are gorgeous.

I am quite impartial to the other three girls outfits..why are the two middle ones matching? (Your tights are TOO SEE-THROUGH)

However what stands out here in this picture is CL’s GORGEOUS floor length black dress. Yes, I am obsessed with style but when I saw this picture my mouth dropped open! So sophisticated but the high boots give that attitude to an otherwise typical outfit. I also love the hair- so unusual but very cool!

I shall include another picture of her dress:

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I want to look like this at the formal. I won’t. But I sure would like to.

SM the Ballad

Korean idols are so tiny they can get away with wearing almost anything. Here these guys look like dolls with their perfect vintage look. As much as I love all these outfits, my favourite here would be Kyuhyun (far right) because he just looks so dapper. The green and grey is gorgeous, and the folded up jeans showing brogues are snazzy!

Wonder Girls

It’s often talked about what idols wear to airports. Airports in Asia are like unofficial catwalks and they are constantly photographed. Here are the Wonder Girls- known as the best dressed female airport travelers. This look is casual but as we all know it needs also to be comfortable when you are walking through and sitting on a plane for a long time. I don’t know the Wonder Girls but I like the girl in the background wearing the sunglasses. She looks cool and her hair is so pretty.

Donghae Photoshoot

Again with the neat outfits. This time with a patterned shirt, bow-tie and cardigan. I don’t know why bowties worn like this are not popular over here? This is quirky and kinda geeky but I like it.

T.O.P and pretty lady for ELLE magazine

Lol completely T.O.P bias person here. But honestly, I love this photo shoot although it doesn’t really show anything cute, unique or crazy. It’s pretty average.

However I think T.O.P looks pretty HOT here. No Claudia, that’s off topic, stop it. (But I do miss his black hair! It’s so sleek!)

DBSK

OH my goodness, I couldn’t decide what photo to pick for DBSK when I was researching this blog post. They always looked SO GOOD. Don’t know where to start here so I’ll do each one individually. (lol.)

Junsu (far left)- To be honest, I’ve never really liked this guy, and really his silly sequined jacket spoils this photograph. So much for being a best dressed post!

Yoochun- Ha I’m being such a hypocrite here, but I do not like BEIGE. Or his ginger hair.

Jaejoong- Okay, I think ANYTHING this guy wears looks good, it helps being the best looking guy in Asia and all, but yes, his style is swoon. His hair is perfect and the maroon cardigan looks casual with skinnys. Few boys can, but that scarf looks lovely on him. Kudos to him.

Changmin- More beige?? Honestly this doesn’t look bad. Takes a brave soul to wear it. I think it suits him though.

Yunho- YUM. Okay. Well the only thing I see is a jacket. And it’s not bad. I like the hair like that.

Jaejoong defo wins this one. The photo as a whole looks great because each colour on their outfits compliment each other.. but anaylising each separately was not as much fun. Boo. Fail.

Minho

It is Minho, isn’t it? Gosh this guy looks so so good. Usually I hate these checked shirts because they are so common but with the grey trousers and belt and the shirt sleeves rolled up makes it so much more chic. (I can use chic for a guy, can’t I?) And OH the bowtie, swoon. It’s so charming!

2NE1 Jackets

Is my style a bit wack or WHY do I like these jackets? Yes more 2NE1. I wish this photo was better quality because I would like to see the jacket in better detail. The shoulder pads are amazing and of course CL (red) has the best one.

Ryeo and Eunhyuk

Ahh so much brown! These guys are Ryeowook and Eunhyuk from Super Junior. You’ve no idea how much I love this, and I do not like brown colours. Right, I’ll start with Ryeowook. I LOVE his jacket. Is that a hood I see underneath? Fashionable but looks comfortable too. The jeans rolled up are beaut too. I like how they are tucked up and the stitching matches the boots.

Ok Eunhyuk next. Personally, I don’t think the jacket would suit anybody unless you were like a model or someone famous. It also looks like something my Mum would wear, but whatever. I like it. Although the wrapped bit looks like a dressing gown. And HAH I love the trousers. Hehe it looks although he’s just out of bed with his dressing gown over his pajama bottoms! Ryeowook wins this one 100%.

Little Taemin

SQUEAL. I love this photo shoot. It’s all the rage to look vintage and Taemin from SHINee totally owns it. I love the layers from shirt, orange waistcoat and jacket and how the tie overlaps both but is still tucked in. Ah more neutral colours too! It’s very plain but the bright orange makes it more vibrant and brings out his orangey tinge in his hair.

G-Dragon

Wow, I like his hat. Where did he get that idea from?

2NE1 on stage

Yay for more 2NE1. I shall point out what I like about this photograph.

Minzy’s jacket (ginger, left) WOW I love this. Again I need a clearer picture! >.< I love purple and she seriously suits this when her hair is bright orange. The pattern and style of the jacket is amazing. Honestly, I want this jacket so much. She looks so pretty.

Blah I know it’s bad but I get Dara and Bom mixed up all the time! Okay, next one. I hate her dress being worn like this because its far too short. The belt does not help. And her skin is too pale... and to further be mean, her legs look too heavy with those shoes covering her ankles. Sorry babe. The dress would look a lot nicer with leggings or skinny jeans. Or even different heels and wear her hair down. And there’s no jewelry. :( This makes me sad because she is so pretty.

Bom/Dara- OH MY WORD WHAT. You are destroying my good k-pop fashion post.

CL- I love this girl but her jacket appears to be made from my living room curtains. The gold design isn’t flattering and it looks a bit cheap. And what’s that on her neck? I think the boots would suit with something else, not that jacket.

SS501

There is nothing like a man in a suit. Boys, if your stuck for clothes, a waistcoat and shirt always goes far. SS501 shows you how it’s done.

(However, if I’m being fussy, NO jewelry unless it’s a classy watch. Yes, I’m talking to you boy who is wearing a necklace. That’s just odd.)

T.O.P

Ah why does he kill me everyday. My dad can call him a fag if he wants to but I still think T.O.P is the sexiest guy on the planet. Oh my word, them glittery cuffs on his jacket! And a QUIFF. And leather lapels on his jacket!!

Oh wait.. ring and an earring? I shall make an exception because it is T.O.P. *Swoon forever*

Yeah that’s it. So what have I learned in this fashion research?

❦ Only take some fashion tips from 2NE1.

❦ Look like CL.

❦ Vintage look: little jackets, ties, bowties and brogues are in!

❦ Look good at the airport, because the paps might attack!

❦ Bowties are definitely in. In Korea that is. NEVER in Northern Ireland. Because that would make you gay.

❦ Tuck in/roll up your jeans! Especially in the winter months.

❦ I love jackets.

❦ Boys in suits look good, always.

❦ T.O.P is still sexay.

I know y’all hate it when I blog crap but it will continue when I am available to. If you have any comments or complaints about this fashion post let me know!

I only blogged once last week (blogsphemy) and usually would aim to blog at least twice to three times. But I’m bogged down with work as well as designing and creating our year’s school Yearbook, so I will when I can!

- Claudia

HEART: FOR RENT

Hey Sexy

Since it’s Valentines day tomorrow, I hope you are have all my presents bought! If not, here are some ideas.

I’m a big present fan, I admit it. I get SO excited and happy when someone buys me something, especially if they have put a lot of thought into it. Yes, I am a little bit materialistic but even a compliment means a lot too.

Perfume

I love perfume! It’s so typically female but I have a selection of perfume depending on my mood and where I am going each day. I particularly like very sweet smells, and I’m a sucker for a nice bottle too. My eye is on the new Katy Perry one, it’s in the shape of a cat.

Shoes

Shoes, OMG, shoes, as Kelly would say. Shoes are probably one of the best ways to my heart, as long as I get to choose them myself. Obviously my favourite make are Irregular Choice, other ones I like are Carvela and Jimmy Choo.

Homemade Gifts

I’ve had quite a number of homemade gifts in my lifetime and I always love them. My favourite has been the Asian men calendar from Jared. It was so sweet.

Edit: I also loved James’ Clauddoll. It means a lot when people put a lot of work into a present.

Makes Me Laugh

Obvious one this. I love a good laugh, especially if I find something funny. I’ve been told I have a range of laughs, this depending on what I’m laughing at or who I am with.

Obsession

Nothing I love more than having someone to obsess over something with. I feel a bit alone on the k-pop world, but Mary-Jane has recently taken my CDs so this may change soon.. If not I still have someone to dance with when Ring Ding Dong comes on. Amy...or Adam.

Random Wee Texts

Funny texts make me happy. I’m not soppy so I don’t really appreciate cheesy things being said to me seriously, I just go what the flip? A silly text that makes me laugh out loud, usually about an inside joke cracks me up.

LET'S LEARN SOME ENGRISH!

Feel kinda inspired to make a K-pop post.

K-pop artists tend to sing some of their lyrics in English, or ‘Engrish’ as it’s called, because they totally fail at pronouncing the words properly. In some cases the method works, because it can be very catchy and kinda cool, but other times it just sounds weird, or worse, completely disturbing!

I shall list some examples...

Pretty Girl- KARA

“Everyone wanna pretty. Do you wanna pretty?”

Most annoying one ever, you want to shake them because it's so irritating!

Ring Ding Dong- SHINee

“Go locka locka lockalocka go loca so FANTASTEEK. So ELASTIK.”

Very catchy though! If you watch the video the elastic bit does kinda make sense.

Lucifer- SHINee

“ROBOTRONIC LOVAHOLIC”

Bonamana- Super Junior

Real lyrics: “How to keep loving you”

Heard lyrics: “How to keep rubbing you”

Haha so gross.

Stronger Baby- V.I

“Your boy G.D, yeah I know, V.I, ready to blow”

???

Genie- SNSD

“I’m genie for your WEEEEESSSSH.”

Purple Line- DBSK

“I really wanna touch myself”

Yes, that’s a real line in the song. So so wrong.

Gossip Girl- Rainbow

“I wanna goship girl, I wanna goship the sexy and pretty.”

전사의 후에 - H.O.T

"Dummer, dummer, dummer, dummer, dummer dum, dum...

Here we go here we go it's time to stop!”

Romantic- SHINee

“Still I have romantic in my heart.”

This one is kinda sweet.

Million Men- DBSK

“Pop the gay banana in the note.”

LMAO

Rising Sun- DBSK

“Now I blow up the fog”

Melody and Harmony- Jaejoong and Yoochun

“What are we, just Christmas tree in the night?”

Special- B2ST

“Yeah don’t be scared baby

Atom bomb is coming”

Yeah, because it’s not frightening to know that we are all going to be a-bombed.

Beast is the B2ST

“Beast is the best time to fly.” ?

SOOM- B2ST

“I can’t take my breath breath breath”

Top of the World- Big Bang

“Walking on the top of the word, word, top top of the word”

Where U At- Taeyang

“I don’t even know your name girl, but I’m gonna get you somehow”

Super Girl- Super Junior M

“Oh my SHUPER girl”

“He’s not Superman. He must be mamaboy.”

But the winner of all Engrish is:

Micky Yoochun- My Girlfriend

The whole song is hilarious. Here it is.

“First time when I kissed your lips, you were a loveable

It was bright snowing day that our love began.

Girl they just don't understand, not even a clue

So girl I won't stop. I'm the one who will be right there.

Lets stay together U R my Girlfriend

It feels like heaven. I love you. I do love you so

Just walk with me until the end of times yeah

So let me be of your mine! Just let me please you!!

I'm just tryin' to say how much I do love you

I've been tease you so long that was my bad expressions to you

For just now. Sitting here. Get relax. The day you gave me a blue

tumbler like a puppy lover

Yeah~ with this coffee sweet imagine our future marriage

and gettin associated.

So girl listen to my heart won't change.

Maybe my love is bigger than Ginger bread man's vitality

Baby~ Good Morning everyday I wake up with you with the lovely call.

I didn't know how to (cook but I can make you a song.)

Girl they just don't understand. Not even a clue.

SO girl I won't stop. I'm the who will be right there.

Let's stay together U R my Girlfriend

It feels like heaven. I love you. I do love you so

Just walk with me until the end of times yeah

So let me be of your mine! Just let me please you!!

Everything will gonna be fine.

God gave me answer of my life

Look at me girl

You're lovely I can tell so

One day it will come true. Baby never gonna make you cry.

Let's stay together Girlfriend

Hold on together everything’s all right

Till the end of times baby

Leave the passed behind

You're always my girl friend

Yeah~ I do. Love you so much I do baby

Just walk with me follow me

Of your mine just let me please you

I love you baby.”