Solo

YGs new fave lady - Blackpink's Jennie.
I like Blackpink but more and more I see kinda fiece input to what made me love 2NE1.
I'm not saying their are the same but I see what YG is putting his efforts and how!

Back to Jennie's solo, it's ok... It's not as fierce and mind blowing. It's just another song.
I saw, I listened and I turned on the next tune...

What do you think?

Travels

I'm travelling a lot these days, different continents.

Therefore I have not been able to update.

Time difference and work keep me busy busy!!!!

Apologies

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Thai red curry

Cravings occur from time to time in my life..

The other week I craved Thai red curry, one of the few Thai foods I can actually eat.

Luckily it could be easily solved and it was quick to make. Anyone can disagree on what I put into my curry but it was things I like ^^

Chicken, bell pepper, cauliflower, onion, water chestnut, peas 

Protect your skin

Sun products are important for many things and comes in different forms.
Important is that it absorbs or reflects the sun's ultraviolet (UV) radiation and helps to protect against sunburn. Diligent use of sunscreen can also slow or temporarily prevent the development of wrinkles, moles and sagging skin.
Also, sunscreens can be classified into physical sunscreens (i.e. reflects sunlight) or chemical sunscreens (i.e., absorb the UV light).

To use sunscreen is a very important step in many Asian's skincare routine.
Compare to us in the West who loves a great tan, most Asians fear it!
To sum it up
West - Tan = Holidays
East - Tan = work on the field / wrinkles and sagging skin!

Please take it with a pinch of salt, not all are like this is West vs East. But I have more Western friends who wants to go to get a tan compare to my Eastern, meaning Asian friends.

In Sweden where I live, I have to say it's not easy to find many sunscreens for the face, there are of course a few options but not same range as in Asia.
I have tried a few here in Sweden and some actually gave me rashes! I found one decent from the Pharmacy - Apoteket.

I have to admit, I'm not using sunscreen every day, I should but I don't...
I do on sunny or somewhat sunny days but not on gloomy and rainy onces, which I should because there are bad UV coming. But I also have to say, in Sweden the UV is not as strong as in other countries. Enough with the excuses.
I know I need to become better!!!


So which one should you use?
Well... I guess it depends on you. To know a sunscreen is not the same and no I'm not only talking about SPF and PA's I'm also talking on the function - water resistant, white cast, feeling against skin, if you use make up, acne prone, hydration.. etc.
There are many many factors!! Is it a Surprise?
Also look at where it's from, e.g. EU and Korea has stronger laws for approval than the US.
And a sun screen that works wonders for you might not work on your bestie or family member!


Here are a few in my stock of different ones!

Topp till tå / Top til toe

Jag älskar torsdagskvällar, det är då jag går igenom hela mig - från topp till tå.
Hårinpackning, kroppsskrubb, ansiktstvätt och skrubb, finare duschkräm och kroppsbalsam. För att torka håret använder jag en återfuktande hårmist och sprayar även ansiktet med en mist för att huden inte ska torka innan jag fortsätter med min kvällsrutin och ansiktsmask!

1. Moltobene Loretta hårinpackning
2. Bath & Bodyworks duschkräm
3. Neogen Bio Gauze peel - Grönt te
4. Rituals - Sakura kroppsskrubb
5. Banila Co - Clean it zero
6. Senka - Perfect Whip cleansing foam
7. Lush Ro's Aragan Kroppsbalsam
8. Labiotte Chateau - Djupt återfuktande cream mist
9. Nature Republic - Aragan återfuktande hårmist

Kolla in min Instagram @Swe_sokojbeauty

I love Thursday evenings, it's when I go through myself - from top til toe.
Hairtreatment, body scub, facewash and exfoliator, a nicer showergel and body conditioner. When blowdrying my hair I use a moisturizing hair mist and also a facial mist to avoid my skin to dry before continuing with my night routine and facial mask.

1. Moltobene Loretta Hair treatment
2. Bath & Bodyworks showergel
3. Neogen Bio Gauze peel - Green tea
4. Rituals - Sakura Body Scrub
5. Banila Co - Clean it zero
6. Senka - Perfect Whip cleansing foam
7. Lush Ro's Aragan Body conditioner
8. Labiotte Chateau - Deep moisture cream mist
9. Nature Republic - Aragan Hair moist mist

See my Instagram @Swe_sokojbeauty


#Hudvård #jagälskarmig #skönhet #topptilltå #kroppsskrubb #kroppsbalsam #håripackning #mist #kvällsrutin #livet #blifin #helamig #enrejälomgång #lyx #tahandommig #hairtreatment #bodyscrub #exfoliator #skincare #bodycare #hairmist #Loretta #Naturerepublic #bathandbodyworks #lush #lushlife #bodyconditioner #labiotte #banilaco #cleanitzero #senka #perfectwhip #neogen #gauzepeel #greentea #rituals #sakura #hemmakväll #moist #bortskämd #spoiled #torrhy #eftergymmet #träning #네오젠 #라비오뜨 #바닐라코 #네이처리퍼블릭 #moltobene #rosaragan

Applause

Finally Friday, this is an oldie but goodie.
A great song to start off..or soon to start off the weekend!!

Moistfull Collagen Cream

Who hasn't heard about this product? The Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream.
When I was introduced to this cream it was said: This face cream is enriched with Etude House's super collagen and Baobab water to provide moisture and keep your skin hydrated for over 12 hours. The gel texture makes this a good choice for dry to combination skin types. 
A little goes a long way and it absorbs quickly into the skin without leaving any greasy residue or heavy feeling behind. Skin feels soft and supple after application.

I can agree my skin feels soft and not greasy, but is it the best I have used?
Did I see a big difference?
I'm actually torn, it is good but not great. What I mean is that I can feel the smoothness and my skin is moist. But it doesn't provide my skin with the overall moist compare to some other creams I have used.  I would buy it again but it's not the first I'd go for.

Score

★★★/★★★★★

Weight: 160g
Size: 2.54 oz / 75 ml

Ingredients: Hydrolyzed Collagen, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Glycerin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Adansonia Digitata Fruit Extract, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Betaine, Kaolin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Pca Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Glyceryl Stearate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Poloxamer 407, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Phytantriol, Ppg-5-Laureth-5, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Alcohol, Water, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance

Double lasting foundation

This is one of Korea's most popular foundation.

The only reason I bought it..haha

I love my cushions but decided to try.

Funny thing is that I thought number 24 Amber, the darkest shade would be good for me.

But it turned out to be too dark! A first!

After trying and trying and with help from my friend and shop clerk, I bought it in Sand.

So what's the verdict?

This one covers, I had two layers. But the thing is, it oxidize on my face pretty bad.

I think it's because I have dry skin. It sinks into my pores and it flakes all over.

I don't know if it has to do with my beautyblender but I'm not pleased.

It fits better if I keep on spraying mist on my face but that's not how it should be.

I had high hopes but this one was not for my skin.

Score

★/★★★★★

Ddeokbokki Saturday

The other week hubby and I spoke we both craved korean spicy rice cakes.

So last saturday we finally made some! And to go with it we had korean seaweed rolls aka kimbap.

Hubby missed out on some ingredients but it was still delicious!!!

Can't wait to go back to Korea!!

[미스터 션샤인 OST Part 11] See You Again (Feat. 리처드 용재 오닐)

My week treat is to follow this K-Drama Mr Sunshine on Netflix.
So far of all songs, this is my fave one.
The song is very sad but JiYoung is one that really makes the song speaks loud.
I LOVE IT!!!

Funny thing was..as I listened to it at home, my hubby went...seriously who died?
lol
He is Korean so he understands the lyrics and could sense the message..^^


ENJOY

Lyrics
See your eyes
See your face
자꾸 가슴이 뛰어서



See your face
See your eyes
맘에 품은 걸 알았죠

내가 살아온
세상 어느 순간보다 더
소중해서

그댈 둘러싼
시간 꿈 모두 다 한 조각
공기처럼 간직했죠

너무나 아파서 슬픈 사랑은
매일 밤이면 낯선 얼굴로 서서
저기 바람은 가고 있는 길을
알고 있다 말하죠



I’ll be there
함께 하나요

See your eyes
See your face
자꾸 눈물이 흘러서

가진 것
아닌 것
아무 소용이 없었죠

내가 살아갈 세상
어느 곳에서도 그 이름
부를 수 없어서

이토록 아팠던 우리 사랑은
매일 밤이면 낯선 얼굴로 서서
저기 바람은 가고 있는 길을
알고 있다 말하죠

I’ll be there
함께 하나요
I’ll be there
I’ll be there

모두 흩어진 뒤에
만나죠
다 아픈 거죠

그곳에선 함께 웃고 있죠
I’ll be there
See you again

Tokyo goodies

I cannot believe one of my best friends from Japan is now to live in Sweden!

She and her hubby came for dinner the other day and gifted me with this!

So happy and thankful ♥

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<3 b="">龍角散(Ryukakusan) - Throat medication
サボりーノ 目ざまシート (Saborino Various Aspect Sheet) - morning facemasks
Daiso silicon sheet mask - to hold your facemask so you can do other things
fan - fans to use when it's hot

파란 봄

I cannot believe I missed this release!!
Oh well the tv show doesn't excite me but the song by Ailee sure did!!!
I cannot wait until her full comeback, a MUST in the kpop world!

WELL DONE...I love it!!

Korean Tofu Stew

I got Korean silken tofu at the Korean culture festival the other week.

And so we made Korean tofu stew the other day.

It's one of my fave dishes, and can come in so many varieties.

My hubby loves the plain one while I like to mix things into mine..e.g. dumplings.

It was truly delicious and I can recommend this dish for both vegetarians and meat lovers as you can add meat into it as you wish.

#KoreanFood #Food #Homemade #rice #Korea #South #Tofu #Stew #순두부찌개 #찌개 #순두부 #두부 #요리 #밥 #맛있다

Kiss me like that

Last week the legends in Kpop did a comeback for their anniversary!
I have to say..I love it ^^
It's so nice to see that they are still going strong.

Anyone wondered about the difference between J and K beauty?

As most think...for everything, Japan and Korea are "almost" the same.

But if you really know Japan and Korea you know it's not!

Please take a look at this video to see the similarities and the differences!

A Korean woman spends 2x time/money on skincare!

ENJOY

KÅNKEN NO. 2 BLACK

Last weekend my friend and I hit town.

And one of the outdoor stores had a big sale. One item on this sale as Kånken.

I have wanted one for quite some time but as you know...they never go on sale and as a Swede you can get them whenever. Meaning no purchase until now!

I found this one, the black on black! This is the version my hubby and I had eyed for some time and said if we are to buy one, this is it!

We got it 20% off which is more or less what foreigners get as taxfree, consider we cannot get taxfree being Swedes this was a great deal!

When travelling/out for a day, a backpack is great to have and this Kånken is all about Swedish culture although it has become a worldwide brand and icon.

Extremely happy and we have already used it ^^

Product specification

Weight: 600 g
Volume: 0 l
Weight: 550 g
Material name: G-1000
Outer material: G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton G-1000 Lite Eco: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
Volume: 16 l
Width: 27 cm
Height: 38 cm
Depth: 13 cm
Rain cover: yes
Gender: Unisex
Product family: Kånken


PRODUCT FEATURES
Black edition of Kånken No. 2 in G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco with leather details.
Seat pad made from G-1000 HeavyDuty Eco.
Two side pockets and a zippered pocket on the front.
Business card holder inside.
Details and handles in black leather.

Info @Fjällräven

Crazy Rich Asians

I have heard so much of the book!
I didn't know the movie would come out! I so so so want to see it!!
Just need to find out how!

Vad har Sverige kommit till?

Valet 2018 är nära, ett mycket spännande val.
Det finns mycket som skrämmer mig om jag ska vara ärlig.
Men det finns lika mycket som skrämmer mig gällande alla svenskar som våra politiker.

I Sverige idag kan man inte säga till någon utan att bli kallad rasist?
I Sverige kan man inte gå till kyrkan, mosken eller tempel utan att någon stirrar på en om man är fanatisk?
I Sverige är vi duktiga på att ducka och gömma oss från det så kallade okända.

Vad har hänt?
När jag var liten var det inte så här. Visst vi kanske har fått fler invandrare till Sverige men Sverige är ett öppet land så varför skulle inte människor från andra länder inte vilja ta sig hit?

Kan vi ta ett steg tillbaka och se på våra medmänniskor som medmänniskor och vänner oavsett hudfärg, språk, religion eller kultur.
Vi bor tillsammas, jobbar tillsammas och umgås tillsammasn - det är alla vi formar vårt Sverige.

Sverige är byggt på traditioner som skapat vårt land till det fantastiska land Sverige är!
Låt oss fortsätta bygga det som en, inte som vi och dem!

#Älska #Sverige #AlltFörAllaAllaFörEn

RETURN TO TIFFANY® Mini Double Heart Tag Pendant

For my birthday my hubby gifted me with this.

I love it, I wanted a simple yet elegant necklace for a long time.

Although this item is one of the most affordable from the Tiffany store, it's just PERFECT!

It can be used for everyday, parties or special occasions.

I love the Tiffany colour and the size.

It's everything I wanted in a necklace!

DESCRIPTION and DETAILS
Inspired by the iconic key ring first introduced in 1969, the Return to Tiffany collection is a classic reinvented. A delicate duo of engraved tags on a simple link chain exudes sophistication and elegance.

• Sterling silver with Tiffany Blue® enamel finish
• On an 18" chain
• Instantly recognizable, the signature Tiffany Blue® hue of this design’s enamel finish has been as iconic as the brand itself since its founding in 1837

Tiffany Co Website