26.12.13

0 Terni in the Winter

26.12.13




From here on out exception of Rotondo and Rome, my family has been staying in a villa in the La Casella Resort in Terni, Italy. The place is a dreamland, it's so quiet and the staff are the super nice!! I love the food that the chef makes. In this picture I am already sleeping, and my mom decided to take a picture. Unfortunately, I didn't have time to take pictures of the outside of the villa because we came home at night and left early in the morn'. But the place Terni, in the summer/spring, I would imagine to be much more beautiful in scenery that it is now with its fields grape vines and olive trees.

25.12.13

0 Venice Day 2

25.12.13
















Danier Jacket, Club Monaco Leather Leggings, ASOS Sweater, GoJane Shoes

So you can't see very well my outfits in the picture because I got overwhelming attached to taking a long of pictures of the architecture, and just the natural beauty of the city. We went back out early in the morning to the Piazza San Marco to see it during dusk, and right after headed straight to the Ponte di Rialto Bridge, where we had to go get some little snacks for our trip to Terni for the next day. My family and I were driving around Italy so there is a whole lot to see! Just not in Venice. 

Photo credits of me to brother XD

21.12.13

0 Venice Day 1

21.12.13







Zara Sweater, Black Jeggings, GoJane Shoes, Coach Purse

This trip to Italy was a trip to celebrate my parents silver anniversary with our family members. So it was quite a joyous trip! Our first stop was Venice, where we took a water taxi, rode a gondola, and walked around the streets of Venice. We visited St. Mark's Basilica, and Piazza San Marco. The store owners were so lovely and explained the stories of Carnivale that I remember from my Italian classes back in the day. But being here was indescribable in many ways. If you do take the chance to go to Venice you definitely, should buy a Carnivale mask, and maybe a little hand-carved Pinnochio.

19.11.13

0 Soup for those Cold Days

19.11.13

This soup is very nourishing for the winter. I don't usually post on things I personally cook, but thought it would be a good start to do so. Its a fairly simple soup which you can add further ingredients, such as fish or tofu. I hope everyone enjoys!! 

Nourishing Everyday Soup (Adapted from Simply Healthy)

2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Small Onion, chopped
6 Large Carrots, chopped
4 Large Celery stalks, chopped
1.5 bunch of kale, washed and chopped (my brother and dad loves kale)
1 bunch of parsley, minced
2-3 tsp. sea salt
1 tsp. ground sage
1 pinch of powdered stevia

2.11.13

0 The End of a Chapter

2.11.13


Last month from today, I had my convocation! It rained at first, but ended with sunshines. I'm finally out of university and ready to start another chapter in my life! Unfortunately, it was so hectic that day, I couldn't take a full picture of my actual dress by itself that day. What a bummer! But after my family and I headed out to an Italian restaurant near Woodbridge, the food was so good! I was so full from all the food, as we had a 5 course meal, but as you can see above the food was so a lot. The osso buco was so tender, it ripped off the bone so nicely. The risotto was nicely cooked and creamy, and the pasta was just as good. My university years allowed me to meet a lot of amazing people, and learn more about myself, I will miss those who are still in university, but I know we will all always meet again soon. And those who have graduated already, I miss you guys! I hope everyone takes time to enjoy the new opportunities we will be given. Good luck on the job hunts ;) 

1.11.13

0 Beauty Wants of the Month.

1.11.13
Beauty Wants of the Month.

Left to Right Clockwise: Korres Body Butter, Tarte Clay Eyeliner, Stila 'In the Light' Palette, Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette, Korres Lip Butter, Julep Color Treat

I love all the makeup I have in my vanity drawer, but I have been having this feeling that I need to start trying to get makeup that comes from more natural ingredients, and dying to tries these out (aside from the two palette which are a 'real' want). For now, I think I will be finishing up all the makeup I have in my drawer before I go venturing into investing on new makeup.

0 The Perfect Little Thing.

Alexander Wang Prisma Biker Wallet

My new splurge of the month is my new Alexander Wang Prisma Biker Texturized-Leather Wallet in Plaster. I think is one of my favourite things I have bought in a while, as I find myself in love how the wallet has the pebbled texture and has 2 rose gold screw-detailed corners, which gives off a more rigged, but classy finish to it. The size I find is bigger than a normal small wallet but big enough that you could even act as if it is a clutch. I really needed a multi-purpose wallet and something small to bring along with me to my trip next month. I am really happy with this purchase, it has 8 card holders, and a coin slot, but its super roomy. I don't usually bring a lot of stuff in my wallet when overseas so this wallet does everything I need it to do.

29.10.13

0 Cozy Day In.

29.10.13
Cozy Day In.



Rag & Bone Sweatpants, Cropped T-Shirt, Slipper Boots

Out of the spirit of being stuck at home today because I am sick in bed, I decided to post an outfit for a cozy day at home. I think everyone loves feeling relaxed and cozy when they are at home.

24.10.13

0 Casual Friday

24.10.13
Causal Fridays

3.1 Phillip Lim Elbow T-Shirt, BB Dakota Lizbeth Leggings, Sam Edelman Shay Booties, 3.1 Pashli Mini Satchel, Jennifer Zeuner Rings, Nars Duo

Something I'd wear on a casual day out and about in the city, additionally all the things here are on my wishlist (except for the Nars Duo). Thus making this collage made it a whole lot of fun! 
Anyways, my favourite of it all is the Pashli Mini, I love how the bag is neutral yet out there. I love neutrals (more like obsessed), but I like to push in a splash of colour. Paired with the 3.1 Phillip Lim shirt, and the Lizbeth Leggings, and these awesome snakeskin-leather Sam Edelman Shoes, the Pashli Mini becomes the star of the look. 
As for the other accessories, I've been falling in love with Jennifer Zeuner necklaces and rings as I found them to be simple and yet delicate (which is my kind of taste). It's totally drawn me in. A girl can dream!! :)

21.10.13

0 Autumn.

21.10.13




via Pinterest


Just a handful of things I like to wear from beauty to clothes in terms of style during fall.

14.10.13

0 Gratefulness

14.10.13
Today in Canada its our Thanksgiving Holiday, and I wanted to say happy thanksgiving to everyone out there! Even if we are not in the same country we all have our own day of thanksgiving. I am grateful to my friends, and family who have always been by my side and followers who read this. For now, I am going to head off to spend time with my family and friends, celebrate thanksgiving and my mother's birthday in style. 


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12.10.13

0 Love for a Special Mother.

12.10.13




Vintage Blazer, Top from Aritzia, Skort from Zara

I must say my mom is an amazing woman. I believe everyone's mom's are special and rare for everyone. And today on this weekend of thanksgiving, I'm taking the time to appreciate my mom for her ever loving support, love and care. Thank you mom for allowing me to grow to the girl I've become and for always believing me. 
I must say I totally surprised my mom today, as I got the restaurant to make her a special chef platter of all the desserts they can make for her birthday while it was not that busy. The food was really good at Olive Bonacini, totally would go back again. My mom was super happy, and surprised as we were all acting agitated from waiting for the bill so she couldn't see what was coming. As well, surprised her by buying her, her favourite macaroons in Toronto and cake. I guess I did something right today ;) Don't mind the silly face of mine in the end, I was tired.

11.10.13

0 Thanksgiving Dinner Outfit.

11.10.13
Thanksgiving Dinner Outfit.
Red Wine Top, Camel Coat, Grey skirt, Knee High Socks, Lace Up Boots, Wish Bone Necklace


Something I would wear for those family dinner's during Thanksgiving, where you need to get dressed up. I love the reds, and browns that autumn represents.

7.10.13

0 Autumn Leaves

7.10.13

Autumn Leaves

I felt the need to post a autumn look. In Toronto, the weather can be really sporadic, so when the weather is warm enough I usually try to wear shorts in the first two weeks of autumn, as I hate feeling I need to leave the feeling that summer has really left. I find I like to wear brighter sweater in autumn as the leaves of the maple trees changing colour are so invigorating, so I like to emphasize that feel through my tops.

6.9.13

0 Taste of Paris & a Bowl of Noodles

6.9.13
My friend and I wanted to try out this place called "Nadege Patisserie" near Bathurst and Queen St. West. The place have an amazing selection croissants, macaroons, marshmallows, teas, chocolate and sandwiches. I find there interior design to be very simplistic, which I loved as in the end of the room you see the pastry chefs at work through a glass window. I decided to buy some of the macaroons to take home. My parents agreed that these were the best macaroons they have yet tasted in Toronto. For dinner, my friend and I took the Streetcar to College & Spadina to a small cafe called "One Hour", its an interesting place such that the seats are beanie bag chairs, and I believe you can study here as there is plugs all around the cafe and they have free wifi. I love the soup called Xiao Guo Rice Noodle, it was very tasty!! I will indeed come back to hang out with my friends soon. Right after, we headed out to get some coffee at Aroma Cafe near Bathurst Station for a change of scenery to end off our day. Good Luck in your last leg of school!!





29.8.13

0 Adventures with My Dad!

29.8.13

I know I haven't posted in a few days, and today I only have a picture of the past to post. I guess this will coincide with "Throw Back Thursdays". Anyways, today I spent my whole day with my dad, I was actually suppose to head out with one of my friends Pau, for some real Parisian cafe experience, but that will be for next week. I felt that I needed some down time with my dad, so the whole day my dad and I went out and had a father-daughter type of day. We went to Yorkdale together, he helped me apply again for jobs (I just graduated so I have been applying for full-time work right now, in between all my outings), brought me out for ice cream, and bought my brother and I dinner. My dad has a very tough exterior, and he is very strict but has a very soft heart, and its all due to everything he has gone through growing up. He helped me learn to appreciate life, to love family, to pray, to be thankful with every simple act, to have faith and live life to the fullest. He has never rushed me into anything and let me do what I want. 

Most of my friends know I do not talk about my dad very often especially since, he is the quiet type. But for the most part we can be very understanding to each other and people may think I am closer to my mom but I guess its because I don't talk about him and my mom is always around and gets along with all my friends, its indeed true, but there are things only my dad understands that my mom would never and thats where we are close.  He always says that I am his little sunshine (although I am already 24 this year O.o). He still treats me like a princess. I learnt today I can't take advantage of the limited time I have left with my parents as they have reach more than half of there lifespan and I have reached almost quarter way. Spend time with your family and friends who are close to you because every breathing moment is very special. 

This song yesterday is what got to me: https://soundcloud.com/twolimes/feat-philtre-sbs  (This song is actually in Korean. haha! But this song is about the singer life and how he misses his grandfather's bike)

0 Ad: Catbus from My Neighbour Totoro

So a few days ago, I announced a sneak peek to my friends cute creation, and the video is finally up for everyone to see!! I hope you all enjoy how to make this lovely catbus <3 Its super cool to watch and see how you can make it look so surreal~ I hope everyone enjoys it. Also watch the other videos as they are a good incite as to how to make other cool little things ;)