{photos by Tiffany Liao}The first snowfall of the year always calls for going outside and enjoying it while it’s soft and fluffy. Since I told myself (and you) that I wasn’t going to sacrifice warmth for style this winter, I had to bundle up substantially for this little outing. This outfit may not look the warmest at first glance (or maybe it does – I can’t even count how many times I’ve been teased by friends for wearing a ridiculous […]
Archives for January 2012
Soft Light
I’d been itching to debut this lovely blouse (with pearl buttons on the back!) since receiving it from MontAffair a while ago, but since it’s been way too cold here to stand outside without it being hidden under layers of wool, I haven’t had a chance. A gorgeous (but chilly!) day last week provided just enough light inside and was the perfect excuse to facilitate an indoor shoot. Since I wanted to allow the blouse to stand out, I paired […]
Skincare Secret: Oatmeal
I guess this secret isn’t actually really a secret: ever since I adopted this practice about half a year ago, I’ve been raving about it to nearly everyone I know. In short, using oatmeal to wash my face has eliminated my need for any chemical injected cleansers and it is now all I use. I do this once a day (in the shower at night) and follow with toner and moisturizer. It has normalized the oils in my skin and […]
Brights
{photos by Carmen Ng}I think it’s safe to say that style blogging helps to push the boundaries of one’s sartorial comfort zone. Pattern mixing, colour blocking and bold lips are trends I might not have embraced so fully had it not been for this blog. However, it still felt a bit daunting to wear this very bright look that my chevron manicure (created by Carmen) inspired me to put together. Aside from a few strange looks, though, it was the […]
Tuesday Treats
{a sparkly Christmas present and a neon sweater found on sale}I always try to be realistic whenever a new year rolls around: I know that keeping a long and diverse list of resolutions is near impossible for me, so I mostly just want to use the opportunity to re-focus, carefully evaluate where I’m at and reflect on the past year. On a lighter note, I also spent the first week of 2012 re-organizing my home, finding comfort in cozy things, […]