#28PortraitChallenge, Part 1

I hadn't planned on doing any art challenges this month, but when djamilaknopf posted this, I felt that it was a challenge I could do. Especially as my main art consists of portraits already... I probably will not finish the challenge entirely due to university commitments, so I am just aiming for a minimum of…

[Chatter] Let’s talk art~

Since last March, I’ve been drawing like crazy - my instagram is proof enough of how active I’ve been lately. I’ve been posting more digital work than ever. My artistic output in total during 2020 probably beats any other year that I've spent doing art. I realised that just drawing a lot is a huge…

6 years of Twenty Swans!

Okay, so a whole host of things happened in the last year that mean I am lucky to even have cool photos to share right now to reflect on. Who would have guessed that when I flew home to the UK, I'd end up leaving the house only a handful of times in 6 months??…

[Review] A’Pieu Juicy Pang Tint in CR03

Hello!! I can't believe I did not post this review sooner! That actually applies to a lot of posts on this blog - I am going to have to put aside a date to schedule a handful of life-related posts! I find that I am missing blogging lately, but I have too many hobbies to…

[Reflection] My Placement Year Studying Abroad in Seoul

Oh gosh. Where do I start? I started this post off from Amsterdam, during a really long layover on my way back to Birmingham, and I'm finishing it off now, just as my final year is about to begin. Korea already feels like a dream from another time. I have a LOT of feelings and…

[Chatter] Staying Until it’s Over

It's almost April, somehow. This year feels surreal, but for all the wrong reasons. In the words of my university, the current situation is dynamic and rapidly changing. The current government advice is to travel home, however, after much discussion with friends and family, I am staying in Seoul for the time being, at least until…

[Review + Chatter] Innisfree Cafe & Skin Clinic Sheet Masks

Hi everyone! I hope you're all well and healthy, and that reading a blog post or two will help distract from the current world situation. I have quite a few sheet masks lined up to try out lately. I just love how easy it is to pop into a store and buy a bit of…

[Chatter] Living in Seoul during the coronavirus outbreak

Hello everyone! It's been a while. I hope you're all well and staying healthy. As for me, I'm finally reaching the end of a 3 month winter break, the result of extensions due to the coronavirus. In February, my boyfriend flew over to see me so we could celebrate lots of things together, like our anniversary…

[Cafe Break] Debunk, Hapjeong

The Hongdae/Hapjeong area is a lovely goldmine for unique cafes of all kinds. On my Cafe Day Out, after visiting Cafe Pabo my final stop for the evening was Debunk. As the name might suggest, it is located on a basement floor accessible from the outside. Debunk is closest to Hapjeong Subway Station Exit 7,…

[Review] Rom&nd Juicy Lasting Tint in 06 #FigFig

Ah, Myeongdong. Shopping mecca and street food haven. Sheet masks galore and shopping until your feet melt, guaranteed. My friend was due to fly home soon, so I joined her for a few days of visiting cafes and souvenir shopping. I had my eye on Rom&nd's Glasting Tints, actually, which are supposed to be even…