My Favorite Things: June
My Favorite Things” is a monthly segment where I share my personal and current favorites in seasonal products, health & beauty, food, decor, movies, TV, and more. Hope you enjoy these personal picks!
*This will be a shorter edition than usual, June was so busy that I didn’t get to watch much TV, etc*
TV
Bad Luck Bride
Synopsis: This year is the yakudoshi, or “unlucky year” for 32-year old Akiko, a television announcer. She lost her position in a news program to a rookie announcer. What’s worse, she is assigned to go undercover and experience life as a farmer’s bride for a variety program. Akiko pretends to be the fiancée of Ichiro, her ex-boyfriend, and begins her “bridal training” at the peach farm of Ichiro’s parents. Awaiting Akiko is a family filled with extraordinary personalities, led by the stern mother-in-law, Yukie.
This a drama that I had on my watch list for a while. Since I’ve been wanting to work on Japanese listening comprehension, I’m consuming a lot of J-Dramas. This is funny show with romance and family drama feel. It’s got a lot of laugh-out-loud parts and some tender moments as well as Akiko gets to know her fake fiance’s family. It’s also drama about self-discovery. I’m only halfway through, but I like that the romantic aspect of it slow-moving. They focus on the character development more rather than rushing into the romance.
Beauty
Karma Kream Body Lotion
My friend gifted me this lotion from Lush and I am in love with it. It has the perfect blend of scents making it my new top favorite product at the store. It’s hard to describe the smell, but it is lovely! Can’t wait to buy more!
Shopping
GDBee
Geneva is one of my favorite artists on IG and I love her drawing style. I bought from her shop a couple times and have enjoyed the products. I like her use of vibrant colors. She’s a self-taught illustrator who creates amazing pieces of art!
Music
Koi Ni Ochitara by Crystal Kay
I’ve had a lot of Crystal’s tracks on replay as of lately. I love her music (especially her older songs) so much! She is a legend in the Japanese music industry and she paved the way for a lot of interracial artists in Japan. She debuted at 16 and is still releasing music today.
Video by India Arie
Acoustic Soul is my favorite alum by India and this is one of the most memorable songs off the album. I love the beautiful message of this song. It’s all about self-love and inner beauty.
Give Me More by VAV
I’m seeing more collaborations between K-pop and Latin artists and I love it. This song has a funky dance vibe to it. I always use in my Zumba exercise routines.
What are some of your favorite things from June? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
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