It took a few years, but Nike has finally decided to capitalize on Korea’s popularity with “Nike by You.”
Lexi and I went in to design my new everyday-wear cap. Here’s everything you need to know about designing your own. Continue reading Design Your Own Nike Cap in Hongdae, South Korea
There’s nothing I love more than adding a subtle hint of nerdiness to my OOTD. Of course there is always the right time and place to be a little more extra, like on my last trip to Universal Studios Japan. That trip definitely put me on a Sailor Moon fan girl high. Which worked out really well because when I came back home, I had … Continue reading Sailor Moon Crystal ♥ Grace Gift Collaboration: Haul & Review
About a year ago we had to go to India for 2 weeks to attend a close friend’s wedding. It was the longest trip abroad we’d ever taken and also the most time our dog has ever spent away from us. When we came back, his face was massively tear stained and his eyes were completely bloodshot. When we took him home, he slept for about a … Continue reading The Best Airline Approved Dog Carrier!
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 to stumble across a matching one for my dog Uyu … Continue reading Halloween: Pikachu Twinning with My Dog
Popular fashion brand, Style Nanda, recently opened its third flagship store last Friday right in the bustling shopping hub of Myeongdong. This particular location certainly stands out from it’s other locations, towering as 5 floor powder-pink hotel. It definitely has a bit of that Grand Budapest Hotel feel crossed with a 1950s vibe. Like any respectable hotel, the 1st floor holds the lobby. There’s a cute little concierge … Continue reading Style Nanda Pink Hotel: Myeongdong Flagship Store
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 (lunar new year), 추석 (thanksgiving) and weddings. Even then, many … Continue reading Return of the Hanbok
I’ve always been a sucker for cute things. In high school I would sometimes get teased for my “childish fashion.” However, when I moved to Korea I never felt more at home! Fashion in Korea can be super cute, not just for the girls, but for the guys too. People don’t mind wearing clothes with characters on them, hats with faces and socks with animals … Continue reading Cute in Korea: Korean Winter Fashion
The hanbok is quite possibly one of the most iconic symbols of Korean culture. It’s beauty and design has been admired all over the world and has been adapted into the designs of many fashion designers. Personally, I’ve always loved the hanbok and eagerly await any opportunity I may have to wear one (typically during the Korean holidays). There’s just something so profoundly lovely about … Continue reading Lee Young Hee: Baram Baraem (바람바램)
