Although it has become insanely popular among locals and tourists, It’s been a while since I’ve dressed up in a traditional hanbok and strolled around Gyeongbokgung and its surrounding area. Right now it’s a very popular date idea, so when Oneday Hanbok invited me to check out their new shop I decided to turn it … Continue reading
Category Archives: Photo Shoots
Halloween: Pikachu Twinning with My Dog
Happy Halloween everyone! I’m back with a new Halloween photoshoot. Last year I was a bit busy and had to skip it, but this year I was ready. Last December I got myself a Pikachu onesie when I visited the Pokémon Gym and Pokémon Center in Osaka. A few months later, I just so happened … Continue reading
Return of the Hanbok
Lately, I’ve noticed that the younger generations here in Seoul are embracing their culture and traditions a bit more. One big thing that’s happening is the sudden and active embrace of the hanbok. While it is a beautiful and well loved part of Korean culture, you didn’t see Koreans wearing it much outside of 설날 … Continue reading
Spring in Seoul: Through the Eyes of a Maltese
Spring time in Seoul is absolutely gorgeous. The flowers that bloom around the city during the spring add some much needed color to the cityscape. My dog Uyu (우유) is big fan of spring and all the blooming flowers that come along with it. It was because of this that decided to do a mini … Continue reading
Black & White and Geek All Over
Oversized shirts or sweaters with leggings have always been a popular fashion in Korea and many other parts of the world. They’re comfy, trendy and you can wear them year-round, so what’s not to like? A lot of times girls out here like to dress up this look with a sexy pair of heels. The … Continue reading
Lunar New Year: 설날 in Korea
새해 복 많이 받으세요, Happy Lunar New Year everyone!!! In Korea, 설날 (Seol-nal) marks the first day of the new year on the lunar calendar and is one of the most important holidays of the year. Being a family holiday, most people venture out to the countryside to spend this holiday gathered at the homes of … Continue reading
Cosplay in Korea: Tea Party with Alice
I have always been a bit of an Otaku. I love all things anime, manga and video game related! Back in college I used to work at some anime stores (which was awesome). I wore geeky tees, hoodies and hats to work and, on occasion, some minor cosplay items like Naruto headbands or Totoro ears. I … Continue reading