{OUTFIT} It's Party Time

jacket: DVF

dress: Zara

bracelet & clutch: F21

booties: Sam Edelman

jacket: DVF

dress: Cynthia Steffe

bracelet: H&M // earrings & headband: from Korea // purse: Vintage 

booties: Sam Edelman

Whoa...my hair...that shit cray! Still figuring out a way to have more fun with these outfit pics... For now, I have two expressions on lockdown: "look-away-or-else-you'll-turn-into-stone" and "smell-my-shoulder". With that said, this lil granny-pants wishes you to Go have some FUN & to have a HAPPY 2012!

  xoxo

{RAVE} In a Fantasy World

watch via hulu

The fantasy and sci-fi genre has always fascinated me, and especially extra-cheesy movies/shows with female leads. For example, as a kid, I had a fairly intense obsession with Xena: Warrior Princess, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer...And since then, I never actually let go of my childhood predilections. Admittedly I was on a not-so-brief spree of Legend of the Seeker as well, which I believe is now cancelled, *wompwomp* It's pretty damn obvious that I'm by no means a sci-fi/fantasy aficionado, and more so akin to a 7-year-old ;p Currently, I have been sucked into two shows: Once Upon a Time & Grimm. Both deal with fairy tales and stank of cheesiness with a side of extra cheesy, and ahh I LOVE IT! Once Upon a Time is like a darker version of Disney's Enchanted, and Grimm, a modern version of The Brother's Grimm (Matt Damon & Heath Ledger). And yes, I watched both of those movies...more than twice.

Shameless fancies. 

xoxo 

ph via: (1st photo: ???; buzz feed; fashion gone rogue)

End of an Era - New Beginning

 

ph via: bbc, koreanhistory, wired

Another dictator bites the dust...time's are changing and going to change, big time. 

{OUTFIT} Three's a Charm

One outfit, 3 different styles of shoes...#epic

flats: Miss Christian

necklace: ebay

decided to save even more buckaroos & got this enamel one instead for $6 :)

sneakers: Nike

*strategically covering my dark circles (심각해) with a dance pose*

booties: Sam Edelman
shirt/shorts: H&M
sweater: BCBG 
lips: YSL 140

The first two are study/uni friendly outfits (just love how Brits call college, "uni" #Madonnamoment), hence the ballet flats & sneakers. Realistically, they're the shoes I'd wear without hesitation, as well as my flat Madewell black "motorcycle" boots, which is what I wore today. As for the platform Edelman's and even those moto heeled booties on the right, I'd save these for certain occasions involving minimal walking aka lunch/dinner date with friends or...(I'm stumped). I'm sensing a motorcycle-y boot theme here and although I've never ridden a bike...I think it's the look&feel of bad-assness that attracts me to this style. Even the Nike sneakers...which are one of my favorite shoes/sneakers & the best $150 ever spent on shoes, with all them gold studs set against that black leather exude sexy fierce badassness, which I used  to wear for hip hop dancing. (wow, I really don't know how to say that in any way that is remotely cool. But those of you who know me and read this blog, you remember my hip hop dance team days right? hopefully...) Plus the Sam Edelman's...before I took the leather S&M-like harness straps off, look very badass as well. Yeahhhh obviously I lack the vocabulary swagger and can't think of any other word except for "badass." But most of you probably skim over this mindless blurb and just look at my faceless photos. Thank be-jesus. BADASS! OK, I'm done.

xoxoo

Holiday Gift Guide: Her & His

1. Twelve South Ipad Case

2. Dodo Ipad Case (ph cr: smaedli)

3. Incase 13 in. laptop sleeve 

4. Harman Kardon speakers 

(bought these for my ex and almost wish I took these back, not gonna lie ;p)

5. Beats by Dr. Dre

Nothing says gender neutral more than tech gear, ya? As you can tell

my vote for best gift to give someone or better yet, to get yourself(!) 

is the Harmon Kardon Soundstick Speakers. Sooo worth every penny. 

Plus, they double as cool desk accessories. yay you~

Happy Spending!

xoxo

{STYLE} Little Red Dress

The Dress...

The Coat

The Accessories...

(And of course, my fave) The Shoes...

1. Steve Madden 2. Steven 3. Michael Kors 

4. Steve Madden 5. Vince Camuto 6. Topshop

7. Sam Edelman 8. Steve Madden 9. Topshop

10. Steve Madden 11. Aldo 12. Aldo

Sartorial inspiration via Nicole Warne @ Gary Pepper Vintage

Instead of the traditional LBD, how about turning some heads in a lovely LRD 
for the holidays this year? Asos has 100+ red dresses to choose from, and
I wish I actually had an excuse to get one! But alas, no holiday party plans for
this lady right here (hahaha, uhm yeahhh...this was not meant to sound depressing!)
But still, I can't resist imagining what I would wear:
A knee-length deep red number, with a pair of sparkling gold heels, a cream/white
faux fur with dangly crystal earrings, and a clean face with just a bit of winged
black liquid liner, some false lashes just at the ends, and swipes of sheer golden
bronzer. These were all just a "few" of my favorite things...Now go get u some!
Sidenote: Contrasting the styles in your outfit makes it appear more natural.
ie. tight dress + nude heels + natural makeup&hair + classic earrings & clutch
ie. cute dress + bold heels + hair pulled up + statement jewelry & clutch
xoxo

{STYLE} Holiday Gift I

shop luxirare

Poor croc, but luxirare did a fine job retaining the beauty of the reptilian skin, and

though it's in vain, the structure of this nifty little folder clutch is quite brilliant. 

This particular pretty icy blue color is sold out unfortunately, but other beautiful 

colors still remain...Her process is something to admire in the least. pretty f*in cool.

xoxo

Shoe of the Day - The Cherry Blossom Girl

shoes: Chloe

who/source: Alix via the cherry blossom girl

How festive! The shoes are the accessories. No need for any extra pomp.
xoxo

{MUSING} Cutie Patootie

My sister had been raving about this young boy, Lincoln P. Lambert, who stars on a
reality show in Korea, TVN's Real Kids Story Rainbow. At first I was thinking, "wtf
is she doing watching a reality show starring children?" But after these clips, I began
to see why. He's too darn lovable & sweet, and his cheerful energy is absolutely
infectious. It brings sunshine to my gloomy days. And the sound of his cute kiddy
voice just makes me smile. (wish I could've found translated versions)
HAPPY SUNDAY!

xoxo

A medley of clips of him breaking out in song & poetry, and professing his
love for Elida, a 3 year-old. 

A larger compilation of his clips. It's so great how he cries but cheers up right after.
And it's so adorable how he breaks out in song, A LOT ;p

{STYLE} Save or Spend?

MadLady's Gold Black Geometric Necklace for $22.41 

(20% off via KcomeKarolina, worn below by Karolina)

OR...

The 'original' Black Leather Triangle Necklace by House of Harlow, $75.00

Hmm...the biggest difference being the look of the leather, does this justify

the $50 price difference? Which would last longer? Does price reflect quality?

(Karolina, however, does a much better job at 'selling' the necklace than Paris Hilton does...)

The trials and tribulations of internet shopping...#firstworldproblems

xoxo