Make-Up Crush: Korean Actresses

If you know me well, then you now that I love Korean dramas.  I was never into American soap operas, but the Korean ones tickle my fancy.  The story line is almost always the same, but sometimes they throw in body switching or ghosts to make it more interesting.  One of the things I love from these shows is the make-up and clothes.  I know this is incredibly superficial.  I get it.  But I can't deny my love.  I feel that while most US shows often make their the women very sexy, Korean shows do the opposite.  The aesthetic there is more of sweetness and innocence.  The make-up always looks natural and glowy.  Everyone looks so fresh-faced and well rested.  I think it's a great look for everyday.  Here are some examples:

Oh, I look so well rested.

Yes, my skin is perfect.  Thank you.

This hand gesture indicates my adorableness.  It's a legitimate word!

I have such nice teeth and dimples!

Now, we can get into more serious subjects like photoshop and plastic surgery.  I know that these actresses don't actually look like this.  They have blemishes and chin hairs like us all. (Right?)  I'm simply talking about the overall look of the make-up.  I'm kind of over matte, matte, matte everywhere.  It's dewiness from here on out for me.  I'm going to try this and come back with a verdict if it works for me.  To be continued.......(oooooo, drama!)

UPDATE:
So, on this lazy rainy Sunday morning, I decided to give replicating the dewy Korean look a try.  I'm not really sure how I feel about it.  It honestly took a lot of work, and I don't know if I look natural?

Natural light/ No Flash- I know it's a bit blurry.  I'm going to fire my photographer
(Sorry, Dad!)

With Flash- Ugh, I hate selfies.  I look like a deer in the headlights.  Why
do people like selfies so much?  No me gusta

I think that it's a nice look for everyday, but I think I would simplify the process a bit more.  This "no make-up" make-up look took me about 20 minutes.  Instead of trying to look "natural", I would minimize the amount of products which would most likely look, well, natural.  Less is more, I guess.

Make-up Crush: Laura Mvula

So,  I'm not always on the cutting edge of some things cause I'm old.  I tend to like my own things and then "discover" something years after everyone is sick of it.  I'm guessing this is the reason why that I have just found out about Laura Mvula.  Her album Sing to the Moon was released in March of last year, and so far I'm digging it.  I am also digging her look.  Her make-up is on point, and I am crushing on her hard.  What's so compelling to me about her look it it's simplicity.  It's fresh and clean but dynamic.  It really enhances her bone structure.

Ugh, her cheekbones could slice cheddar, I tell ya.

Her focus is usually her eyes, and while she doesn't use a whole lot of color, she works that cut crease like nobody's bidnis.

Werk that crease.

Her look in the video for That's Alright is so cool.  Her skin looks flawless, and she just wears a shiny lip at the beginning.

She looks like a perfect ebony statue.  I love it.  Then, she moves on to THIS:

She's singing the praises of pop color here.

Look at it.  Just look.  I mean, that's not an easy look to pull off, and she does it.  The contrast of that bright lavender is so lovely on her skin.  Here's a close-up:

Also, her eyebrows are perfect.  And her Diva nails.

Go "discover" Laura Mvula!  Her voice is wonderful!  She makes great music!  I want to steal her cheekbones for myself!  But not in a creepy way.  Just go listen!