A Great Week

uni don from sea monstr

 -sushi + catch up

-karaoke tuesdays <3

-family dinners + fruit ninja challenges with cousins

-kimchi rice + poached egg
-watching Secretariat before homework time

-and

"I can't get you off my mind, so I have to talk to you"

<3

Oh, I never knew....

part 2 + part 3

Time to time, I'll notice some gossip blog or magazine (guilty pleasure) with a shot of Michelle Williams and I'll think, "Oh. Those [shoes/outfits] are nice..." But I never actually bothered to watch any of her movies mostly because I just half-discredit her for her role on Dawson's Creek.

Unfair, really, because I never actually watched the show. So it's not like I could hate her or love her (and even then, she's still just playing a character).

But I saw the above interview and she is incredibly well-spoken and intelligent and it makes me change my mind about this whole thing. I am going to watch Blue Valentine. It doesn't hurt that Ryan Gosling's in it. But that's not my point.

via i heart that

Just to prove my point: I don't think anyone else could wear that Chloe dress and look that adorable. Name me one and I'll buy you a cup of tea. Seriously.

So, Very Me!

via style.com

This collection is so incredibly me.
I want it all. Especially the 3rd outfit from the left.
Patterned pants, gray on gray? Yes, please.

Bring On the Pre-Fall!

Okay. So I'm actually pretty slow at this pre-fall post(s).

But, yeah... Better late than never :)

via style.com

Amy Smilovic has outdone herself!

Everything is adorable and has a tad of whimsy. If you haven't already seen the collection, you must. It's one of those collections that brings a smile to your face cos it's not only adorable but it's completely wearable.

Pictorial Depictions of Happiness (Pt. 2) + Other Happy Things

possum umbrella from D

studying tools: red pen + ruler + iced gem cookies <3

tofu + pickled daikon (cut like french fries!) from well tea

subpar kimchi fried rice at well tea

oh, i already have this one :(

So much food!

Sidenote: Are crushes on osteologists nerdy? Yeah. Definitely.

Oh, project!

via natalie jost (via 100 layer cake)

Want to make some fabric tape of your own? Yes, please :)
Full tutorial available at ever-so-crafty Natalie Jost's blog.

Cos Several is Just a Few More Than a Few...

I will admit that I have more than a few scents. I keep amassing more and more. I won't lie: sometimes it's the packaging that wheels me in first... but I mean, how can you go wrong with a Marc scent?

Daisy remains my one true love. I have a good feeling about this "eau so fresh." And it doesn't hurt that it looks absolutely adorable.

via vivaglam x3

Sidenote: Another Mag did a great little video re: Daisy Eau so Fresh. Go check it out! via another mag

Food Overdose

faubourg (pronounced: fo-boor): traditional baguette + pastries + chicken salad sandwich

triple chocolate tower from faubourg

lemon tart from faubourg (it was like an inside out lemon meringue tart)

cheese fondue... so much cheese!

bailey's irish cream truffle pops from sweet e's

Ugh. So much food.

Homework is barely done. So, so full.

I think a run + homework time is desperately needed.

Craftiness

A friend of mine is getting married. It's so grown up --- or maybe I'm already old :)

Anyhow, I'm thinking Handmade Weddings might be a good gift for the bride-to-be before the wedding!

Oh, my new crush!

via h a n g l o o s e

Yes. I have a crush on the Korean boy featured on the Hangloose website.
Well. Him and whoever does the styling.

There are some beautiful, beautiful items on that site. Sadly, I don't read Korean and shipping internationally is just such a hassle. BUT! I know yesstyle.com carries Hangloose. Go. Go check it out!

Oh, Toronto!

picture via thank you, okay

L-R: Macaron Cake aka Marie Antoinette + Earl Grey & Grapefruit Tart from Nadege

I think it wouldn't be hyperbolic to say that there's a magical city (to each their own, obviously) that everyone envisions themselves living in - if only for a short while. And I mean magical as if anything is possible and all that grand stuff. I've had my fanciful share of these cities but Toronto will remain my true love. But most times, I just return to the reality that Vancouver is home.

I certainly try my best to make it over to Toronto once a year.

Why?

Cos there are some talented and wonderful people that go eat Korean food with me. (Here, go listen to Matt's music --> pink deadwhale). And also, Toronto has the best Korean food I've ever had. And an endless supply of foodie-drool-worthy establishments (e.g., Nadege). And honestly, this yearning for Toronto was really spurred on by Thank You, Okay's blog.

Oh. And Hoof Cafe. And possibly a million other places.

Honestly, any city that loves brunch as much as Toronto does deserves this sort of unrequited love.

Oh, Toronto. I miss you.
Perhaps we'll reunite sometime this year.

Crazy Cat Shirt Lady

lazy oaf crazy cat shirt via shop nasty girl

Honestly. Who doesn't need a cat shirt?

January Pt. 1: Pictorial Depictions of Happiness

mid-day individual kimchi hot pots + presents at pearl castle

milk soft serve + green tea soft serve from mazazu crepe at aberdeen

hot pot at cattle hot pot

bird studs from nise

TSFW: Birthday Outfit!

TSFW = totally safe for work.
In case you thought... it was like a birthday suit.

I've been very lazy. I will stop this immediately.

Oh, so creative.

Nearly done! from UPPERCASE gallery on Vimeo.