February Faves

So, I finally moved!

Still trying to get everything together, and figure everything out. Moving is extremely tiring and kind of complicated, but also this really fun and new experience. But glad to finally be mostly settled, and getting used to the area I live in.

I desperately need to blog, so I chose the easiest topic out there. February Favorites.

Not too many favorites this month, been trying to keep it simple lately... 

First up is the perfume I am absolutely obsessed with! It is Nirvana White by Elizabeth and James. The company is actually owned by Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen, and the perfume comes in a White version as well as Black. The White is more feminine and soft, while the Black version has more of a masculine, spicy, wooden finish. Great packaging and scent meant I just had to buy it!

Then for random unneeded purchase of the month...my rabbit fur pom pom keychain wins hands down. I love this thing for two reasons...it's black and fluffy! Soooo soft and I tend to just sit around petting it when I'm bored :)

A major favorite this month is H&M in general. I've been loving their collections lately, and am so excited they brought on a new New Icons collection this year. The looks are always so effortlessly stylish and just so model-like. So needless to say, I've been in there waaaaay too much. This month I ended up getting a lot of  their jewelry. I love to catch it on sale with additional 50% off, which is how I usually get my rings for about 50 cents or less, and bracelets for only one dollar, but this time I fell in love with a bunch of their full priced jewelry. 

Besides the fabulous H&M, I've sadly been in Starbucks way too much as well. Beginning of February I picked up a pack of their mints and must say they are tiny, but pack a huge punch! Whenever I want to feel as if I'm breathing in the entire world at once, I pop one and enjoy the ride.

Next up is my new baby! I picked this up beginning of February also and it has become a definite go to purse. This is the Michael Kors Selma handbag in black patent leather (not sure if the color has a name of its own). It's a pretty basic bag, but comes in a nice structured shape and just adds a bit of class to any outfit. This and my Alexander Wang I plan to be my bags of 2014.

And since I just moved...home stuff! 

I'm in love with candles. They have to be the single greatest invention in the world. And Marshalls has them for great prices! I picked these two out because of the mature and classic packaging as well as their warm and cozy scents. Great for the end of winter.

Mason Jars. Need I say more? They're simply amazing, from holding mini candles to making tea. 

Complete love.

Lastly want to include some favorite music. Of course my number one fave is 2NE1 and their new album Crush. It really shows a more mature 2NE1, including more ballads and really moving vocals. My fave songs would have to be Gotta Be You as the best up beat song and then Come Back Home, Good To You, and Baby I Miss You as the best ballad and softer titles. But they're seriously all great and worth the money.

Another album I really like is Sun Mi's Full Moon and Stellar's song Marionette. 

Well that's it for February, and on to collecting stuff for March. Hoping that perhaps one of my March favorites will be a furry friend?

-Sierra Anastasia

Autumn Inspiration

Another haul!

So the weather has chilled a bit and the sun goes down sooner :(

So I'm now addicted to dark colors and vampy lips!

Here's my new stuff^^

H&M printed dress with beaded details and basic black top

Cut out sleeve sweater from Cloud 9 clothing and sheer gold top from Ann Taylor

Mesh crop top and mesh &velvet top from Urban Outfitters

Side slit maxi skirt and asymmetric faux leather skirt from Forever 21 (photos from Forever21.com

Lace neck dress and sheer black blouse with gem accents also from Forever 21 (pix again from forever 21)

Awesome jewelry I found from H&M for super cheap! Love their sales

River Island gold and pearl earrings from ASOS and some nail deco gold studs and foil

Aaaaand to top it off! A lovely vampy lippie from Revlon. Number 663 Va Va Violet. A few coats of this and you'll have a lovely deep purple black color!

And my number one inspiration right now:

Until next time!

Love and shopping,

Sierra Anastasia

ZOMG?!

Okay! So it's been like a whole other month of emptiness on my blog ;o

It's just been super hectic and blah...I've been doing a lot of shopping though!

So pics and etc. coming soon...I pwomises :)

Until then, my current musical obsession:

More soon, 

Sierra Anastasia

Marching On

I was doing so good! 

And then work got busy, which means that life got super boring/mundane.

But I'm back to give more blah updates with a splash of obsessions (basically what I was up to).

First things first...Nikita!!! I've been watching it non stop in my free time on Netflix. It's so action-y and completely awesome!!! I watched the entire first season within two weeks and am almost done with the second :)

Second obsession...and perhaps quite dorky...is reading. Don't get me wrong, reading is extremely important (I feel my English getting better already) and totes awesome, but it's the book I'm reading. *Shameful sigh* Sherlock Holmes. This is a book I randomly bought in Japan before I left to go home. I wanted something to read while on the plane (which failed btw) but anyway, now two years later I finally picked it up again and I'm addicted! I like to read it on the way to and from work and basically anywhere else I can sit and focus. 

The book itself is just a compilation of many of his mysteries/stories and is so interesting! But I find myself imagining him looking like Robert Downy Junior from the films lol...dunno if that's a serious problem or not?

Whew...ok time for last obsession!

***Gummy***

Gummy bears you say?

No! The fab Gummy from YG family of course :) I have loved her since her mini album a few years back, and now she has a new Japanese mini album *yaaaaay*

The title or single track is Shinjiteru, which I think is being used in some drama or movie. To be honest I paid no attention to that but just sat and repeated the short 2 minutes of the song in her mv.

After about a week or two of that the album is finally out and it's great!

Always love her soulful and elegant voice.

And even more soul and emotion can be found in Lee Hi's new song and mv, Rose.

I am really a huge fan of the new star because she's so cute (and awkward on programs) and nice. Doesn't hurt that she's also YG (they seriously do a great job). But anyway, enough blabbering...here's the vid :)

Ok, I think that will be it for tonight.

Sorry if there are more typos than usual, I have a dangerous mix of sleepy/tiredness going on as well as a new set of claws. I would take a pic of the nails, but frankly I don't really like them. The guy did a pretty hack job and they didn't have rhinestones or pearls (what tha?!). So epic amounts of glitter had to try to make up for it. And even if they were drop dead gorge, my phone is seriously on the fritz and well, I find it easier not to use it unless absolutely necessary lol.

But until next time,

Peace and love,

Sierra Anastasia

Music of the Moment (2)

Hi hiiiiii!!!

Just going to do a quick post before I delve into my more "effort inducing" ones that I've been avoiding...

But in my defense I've also been pretty busy (which is also quite surprising).

This past week I've been on the go almost non stop and I love it!!!

But more on that later, here are my fave songs/vids for now.

My loves are back!!! 

This song is classic awesome U-Kiss with their awesome voices, cool dance moves, and hot facial expressions <3

So I'm an avid YG fan (go YG Fam!) and love their new artist, Lee Hi.

Her mini album just came out and while I like the feature title (It's Over), I found this song to be sooo uber cool. It's totally relaxing and her vocals show depth and maturity (as usual though).

On to my pure Kpop guilty pleasures. Lately I've started to really get into this newish group called Girl's Day. I love their song Don't Forget Me. So when their new song debuted I had to check it out and let me just say...it is ADDICTING!!!

I love the mature style and feel of the song as well as the sheer bad-assery and the cool makeup.

Unfortunately it makes me want to shop though :( 

*side note* While I love Japanese fashion I get influenced by Korean fashion too cuz it's just so cool and simple sometimes *end random side note*

Last one! Otherwise I'll be adding endless songs here.

Another cool and powerful "go women" type song is from the group Rania. Some of the outfits are a bit meh in my opinion but overall love the song.

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And if anyone didn't know or didn't catch the clues from these videos...I LOVE Kpop. Drink, eat, and breathe it. I've been listening to American pop too lately since a lot of it is really rocking. 

But anyway, this is supposed to be a short post. I'll do updates/pictures/haul stuff soon so ya :)

Also, I love music from all over so if you have any recomendations/おすすめ please let me know!

Love and music,

Sierra Anastasia

♫♪Music of the Moment♪♫

Just wanted to share some of my musical favorites this week :)

Enjoy!

My first favorite is Lupe Fiasco and Guy Sebastian's Battle Scars. This song is so deep and emotional, and very inspirational. I always love Lupe for his amazing lyrics and sincere performances.

Lupe Fiasco/Guy Sebastian- Battle Scars

Next is the new song by SISTAR subgroup SISTAR19. Yes it's in Korean, and yes it's awesome!

Hyorin's voice is purely amazing and this song totally suits her while the rapping adds even more depth

and emotion to the song.

Sistar19- Gone, Not Around Any Longer

And, because no favorite music list of mine would be complete without her...some Ayu!

While this song is a bit more upbeat than the others, it is also very deep...but with

a slightly edgier disposition. The remix on her "again" mini album is even better.

Ayumi Hamasaki- Snowy kiss

And lastly...I almost forgot my all time obsession right now! 

Swedish House Mafia- Don't You Worry Child

Hope you all enjoyed!

Love,

Sierra Anastasia