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

B is for...

Brother

You all probably know this, but for strangers reading from Finland or Arabia, I have one brother called Jared. I’m 17 years old and he’s 13.

Also known as Plug, J-Boy (my contribution: GayBoy), Paddy, Gerald, Jerry, Jayyyy, Jarrr, Jarhead... etc.

Jared knows me better than anyone I know.

Why do we get on so well? I think it’s because there’s between a 4-5 year age gap between us which allows us to be socially accepted to spend time together because he’s old enough and we are also able to do our own thing like hang around with our own friends. We have our separate lives thanks to this age gap, so we aren’t stuck in each others faces in or outside school.

I’m very thankful that we get on so well. Like, I see other siblings in families bite the face of each other. I don’t understand why they fight!

Jared and our personality traits are really compatible, and we are too lazy to fight. I’m a bit crazy, foolish and invents wild ideas and has a good sense of humour. He’s more sensible and intellectual, which keeps me from doing anything ridiculous and he’s got a dry sense of humour which can be very funny.

I think it also works so well because I basically bully him into doing things when he would rather stay at home and do nothing. For example, I could rant for a week that I wanted to go to Belfast. 99% of the time I get my way, so that Saturday we would be in Belfast, much to Jared’s displeasure. Then him and I go shopping (because we are both mature enough to be trusted to not run away or get kidnapped) and we go into cool shops: such as HMV and Hollister. This makes him happy, and he goes home saying ‘Wow that was a great day!’- which WOULDN’T HAVE HAPPENED IF I DIDN’T RANT! Our family would be very boring without me to spur them along!

I believe I have some special gift at getting my way. Maybe it’s because I’m first-born, but I don’t feel guilty telling my parents if I need something. Jared, on the other hand, would never ask “because that’s greedy” or would save up himself or even do without. I know it’s bad, but I couldn’t live like that!

We maybe have similar interests too. Jared listens when I start telling him random K-Pop news (I have no-one else to share it with!) and when he tells me something along the lines of “Hey guess what Claudia, there’s a new Professor Layton game out on Saturday” I usually fall asleep or blank out. He’s very patient- I am a mean sister!

Well, not that bad, I do know things because I listen when he thinks I’m not, I like surprising him when he asks me was I listening then I recite all he just said.

Recently we have this joke on who’s the best group, F(x) or SHINee. I’m team Shinee, because they are the guys, he’s team F(x), a girl band he listens to constantly. He sings Chu all the time! And shouts at me “Gaymin (Taemin) is nothing compared to my manly Amber!!” LMAO. What brother would say that. He’s so cool like, almost as cool as Charlie.

I’m not sure if he’s just playing or does he actually like K-pop! I’m feeling convinced that he actually does, because he likes G-Dragon, Taeyang, Se7en, Mas4 and SNSD. Occasionally he would quote SS501 and Suju, always makes me laugh!

“APPLEBODY! I am a boyy, you are a gurrrl. His name-a-pete”- Drives Mum mad, it’s hilarious!

He’s also a Christian, which is such an encouragement in the house. His good manners, patient attitude to life and wise decisions makes me want to punch him in the face sometimes. He’s encouraging because he’s a reminder of what I should be like and a warning of what I should and should not be doing. Thanks Plug Boy!

I hope we stay this close when we are older. I think my heart would break if we fell out over something major.

If it’s not too corny to say, I guess I’m really proud of him.