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Picspam of my favorite fragrances

by Fiona

Posting something random again….well, you will get to know me better, consider that a good thing. LOL

I have been doing some holiday gift shopping for a few friends and smelling all kinds of wonders – the good and the bad. I can tell you there is more rocks ones than gems out there. Do people really wear this?! Some with one whiff can cause a migraine for days, I kid you not. Anyway, if you are curious, here are a few fragrances that had caught my attention and have wore for some time now. They are in alphabet order and the notes will be added below for you to check.

1) Always by Avon
Exotic tropical fruity notes of starfruit and kiwi blended with jasmine pearl tea give a refreshing opening in the top notes. The heart perfectly merges the sunburst lily, everlasting flower and yellow tulip, while the soft, but long lasting base notes are composed of bamboo and lacewood, combined with creamy cotton musk. The perfume is created in 2005.

2) Daisy So Fresh by Marc Jacobs
Top notes are grapefruit, green notes, raspberry and pear; middle notes are jasmine, rose, violet, litchi and apple blossom; base notes are musk, virginia cedar and plum.

3) Eternity Women by Calvin Klein
The composition opens with fresh citrus and green notes, that is followed by the note of violet and lily-of-the-valley. The note of carnation with its spiciness gives the floral heart slightly peppery accord. The final notes are gentle with powdery heliotrope, pink sandalwood and transparent musky notes.

4) Goddess by Avon
The fragrance features musk, freesia and lily-of-the-valley.

5) Wicked Style Music by Harajuku Lovers
This is a floral woody fragrance with apple notes, juicy fruit, bergamot, jasmine, gardenia, fuchsia, peony, cedar, musk and amber. Music is inspired by Japanese rock musicians and their eccentric style with bright makeup and colorful clothes.

6) Japanese Cherry Blossom by Bath and Body Works
Top notes are plum, pear and apple; middle notes are mimose, tuberose, lily, kyoto rose petals and japanese cherry blossom; base notes are sandalwood, amber, patchouli, cinnamon, himalayan cedar, musk, vanilla and oakmoss.

7) Lovely by Sarah Jessica Parker
Top notes are rosemary, lavender, mandarin orange and apple; middle notes are patchouli and orchid; base notes are musk, cedar and white amber.

Wind Song by Prince Matchabelli
Top notes are coriander, orange leaf, mandarin orange, tarragon, neroli, bergamot and lemon; middle notes are cloves, carnation, orris root, jasmine, ylang-ylang, rose and brazilian rosewood; base notes are sandalwood, amber, musk, benzoin, vetiver and cedar.

Fragrance notes information from Fragrantica.com.

You can see that I am a floral, fruity kind of girl, just love being surrounded by bouquet or fields of flowers. It puts me in such a good mood. Nothing overpower, just a spray or two always does the trick. I do have other mists from Bath & Body Works, as well as, Bodycology. These of which are use for my bedsheets, after shower and aromatherapy, but I will leave that for another day. Feel free to share with yours, I am willing to try anything new even if it is not in the floral-fruity group.

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Picspam of recent anime and manga that I was intrigued by

by Fiona

I have another series of images for you, these are all recommended and range from varies of genres along with my favorite character from each….

Kuroko no Basket – anime

Favorite character: Kise Ryouta

Bakuman – anime/manga


Favorite character: Niizuma Eiji

Tiger & Bunny – anime

Favorite Character: Kaburagi T. Kotetsu

Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru – anime

Favorite Character: Luka Crosszeria

Kuragehime – anime/manga

Favorite character: Kurashita Tsukimi

Sakamichi no Apollon – anime/manga

Favorite character: Katsuragi Junichi

Black Bird – manga

Favorite character: Usui Kyo

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Picspam of my favorite bands of this week

by Fiona

Happy Friday, minna!

I am oh-so tempted to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.7 since the non-replacement battery on my E-Reader is running low and soon to be dead, only 45 minutes on full charge. Definitely not good and it’s time to say goodbye, we had some wonderful time, ne?! I’ve been hesitant since Black Friday sales will be approaching within a month, maybe there will be an extravagant deal? The Galaxy Tab 2 is not the most fastest tablet in the world, but offers much more than Kindle Fire or Nook. It’s quite sufficient for my manga and novel readings along with some web browsing.

Sorry for rambling. Anyway, the following groups are love, the meaning of their songs are always so deep and much raw emotion is expressed…. XD

Rayflower – JPOP/disbanded (Website)
Favorite song: Kizuna (2nd ending theme for Uragiri wa Boku no Namae wo Shitteiru)
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deatte kara taisetsu ni zutto
migakitsuzuketa aijou no kesshou
sukoshi hajiketa kakera ga
omoigakezu ni yaiba to natta

The crystal of love that I’ve continued polishing with caution since we met.
A piece of the split crystal unexpectedly became an edge.

arifureta kotoba wa michitarite
kizuna nara sude ni dekiteiru ki ga shiteta

Common words was abundant with us so
I thought even bond is already between us.

anshin to manshin wa tokidoki
senakaawase no abunai kanjou
kokou o sakate ni toru sameta taido ja sukuwarenai ne

Ease and full of conceit are sometimes,
backing on each other and dangerous emotions.
With a cold attitude making converse use of loneliness,
you can’t be saved, no wonder….

aizou ga mada kokoro o kirisakedo
sono ura ni hisomu kimi no yowasa o shiru

Though love and hate still break up my heart,
I learn your weakness hidden under them.

yurarenagara tadoru kiseki
kienai kizu ni obienagara mo
futashika da kara motomeau
ai o katachi ni shite yukou

Following a track while swaying
Even as we’re afraid of un-erasable scar
for it’s not certain, we desire for each other
Let’s go on forming our love.

The time that we have spent is very long.

However, everything can’t be understood.

hoho tsutau namida to urahara ni
shinjiyou to warau kimi no tsuyosa o shiru

Contrary to your tears shedding on your cheeks,
I learn your strength showing smile, trying to trust

kayoinareta kokoro na no ni
“mienai koto” ni obieteshimau
futashika na mono da kara koso
kowagaranaide

Even as with your heart that’s familiar with understanding,
I take fright at “invisible things”.
All the more because it’s an uncertain thing,
don’t be afraid.

futari dake ga tadoru kiseki
kizutsuita dake yasashiku nareru
mou ichido kimi ni todoku you ni
ai o katachi ni shite yukou

A track that only the two go through,
The more you get hurt, the more kind you can be.
So that it can reach you once again,
Let’s go on forming our love

“negai” o “chikai” ni kaete
Turning “wish” into “oath”.

ugatta mune no sukima wa kitto…
seotteiku beki juujika wa zutto…

A gap in your prejudiced chest is surely…
The crucifix that you’re supposed to shoulder is always….

Credits: mng08052011 @ LJ
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Augustana – American rock band (Website | Wiki article)
Favorite song: Wrong Side of Love
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I’m hangin’ on I’m hurting
I’m backing down, you’re starting over
You and I we’ve had enough,
The wrong side of love

Even if my heart was burning
It wouldn’t stop the world from turning over
We’ve had a lot, I’ve had enough
The wrong side of

Keep runnin’ baby, don’t look back
Keep runnin’ down a one way track
You’ll be the one to break my heart in two
I’ll be the one to take the hit for you

If I had a chance I’d take it.
If I had a heart, I’d break it open
You and I, we’ve had enough
The wrong side of

Keep runnin’ baby, don’t look back
Keep runnin’ down a one way track
You’ll be the one to break my heart in two
I’ll be the one to take the hit for you

Oh you can’t walk away from what your heart knows
Oh, I’m holding on ’til you let me go

And all the dreams I had
They were lost along the way
And all the words you said
That you never meant to say
Well no one else is gonna love you like I do
Come a little closer, honey,
I can’t live without you
No one else is gonna llove you like I do
No one else, no one else

Oh, you can’t walk away from what your heart knows
You can’t trade today for tomorrow
I’m holding on ’til you let me go
‘Til you let me go…
Credits:ELyrics
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