Big day today with the first AKB48 review on Marzipan Wonderland! Now I don't have a massive AKB48 collection however I do have a number of items to showcase. First off we shall look at the theatre edition of their album ここにいたこと Koko ni Ita Koto.
Today's music review is actually a newer album and one that is still in print! Most reviews I post are for older albums from older groups however today I have an album to share from aespa! This mini was released in a few different versions and the one I have is the Retail Exclusive Edition. It is basically the Target Exclusive one but it was called the Retail Exclusive and was sold through JB Hi-Fi.
Super cute theme for this week which is ribbons! Always able to make a stylish outfit with this theme and it usually falls within the style images I used. First up is a look that feels kind of glam/flirty to me and how comfy are long shirts with leggings. Best thing ever apart from the lack of pockets. Second outfit is my favourite as I love the combinations of pastels. In the last year or two, I've become a big fan of pastel colours and I love how the top isn't pure white but a hue that matches the skirt. Lastly we have a baby-doll inspired look as ribbons are perfectly Marble Lily. I went with a gothic outfit as there was a number of pieces that had ribbons on them. The gold accents of the outfit look gorgeous. Of course I went with the ribbon curls for the hairstyle as it was too perfect.
This particular K-pop single is one that I always forget is in my collection and I'm always like what is that when I see it on the shelf. We all have something like that in our collections and this one ended up in my After School collection. Not something I would've normally purchased and I only have it as it was part of a large After School set I brought second hand. Anyway let's take a quick look at this album!
Every Style Boutique player can admit they have their least favourite brand or items in the game. I've often spoken about items I dislike on the blog before and this weeks outfits are another case of that. First up we have some items I dislike using which are turtle necks, long necklaces and maxi skirts. I just don't like how they look in the game most of the time. Turtle necks you can get to work but maxi skirts I struggle with. Never been into them in real life either however I did have a friend years ago who looked amazing in them so they work for some people. Second outfit is made up of items from my least favourite brand which is Soy. Just never been a fan and I think if they overhauled the brand, I might take an interest. The reason for the third outfit was this style of outer. Like I don't get these giant jackets or is it even a jacket? More like a giant shirt.
Speeding through these music reviews in recent weeks! No clue where this motivation came from and I will be shocked if I manage to post 10 before the middle of the year. Today we shall be looking at an album from the one and only Girls' Generation which is the Mr. Taxi repackage of their 3rd Album. This isn't a highly detailed album so the review is a little short but lovely.
OMG I cannot believe I forget to post the monthly favourites for February :( It was such a busy time and the first week went by rather fast. Well I'm here for March at least and have a few things to report for this month!
Gaming
Been obssessed with pixel art games on the Nintendo Switch and have played way too many hours. I brought a stack of them during the Boxing Day sales and it is so relaxing to sit down after work and colour in. Even brought a stylus for my switch and now I cannot go back to not using one. It was a life changer and is also great for jigsaw games which is my other obsession! My top games are Love Colours, Calm Colours and Pixel Paint. For jigsaw ones, I love Hatsune Miku Jigsaw Puzzle and Jigsaw Masterpieces.
Seems like old news however I haven't mentioned it on the blog yet that there is a new fashion game coming to the switch. It is called Fashion Dreamer and honestly I'm not really going to say much on it until we know more details. All I know is that I'm definitely going to miss the management simulator aspect if it is missing. I'm not sure about the whole influencer thing or maybe I'm just too old haha. I will be patiently waiting for more information regarding game play especially if it is mostly to be played online.
Beauty
2023 was going to be a low-buy make-up year for me but I have zero self control so that went out the window quickly once Colourpop had a sale. Picked up a number of lovely items including some last-call products. The package is taking a long time to reach Australia though and is just going around in transit circles at the same facility. I did manage to buy a few items this weekend whilst shopping but they were just repurchases. I needed a new NYX glitter primer as mine had expired and the Chi Chi lip balm set was to match the other set I brought a few months ago. This one comes with Cherry, Blueberry and Grape which two smell amazing whilst the Cherry doesn't have a strong scent. Picked up more Wet N Wild brushes as I was pleased with the last one I got.
