touch of pink

Pink glitter nails, pink glitter earrings.

It's no crime to love it.

I can't get enough.

On nails:

Wet'n'Wild Wild Shine in "Sparked"

gold dust and kohl

I was watching Bollywood films yesterday, 

and being inspired by the lovely Aishwarya Rai, I created this look.

(It also gave me another excuse to try out some different looks for the ballet tonight.)

I tried subtler liner than I might normally do (I am looking particularly pale and pasty, not a good combo).

On face: 

Covergirl TruBlend Pressed Powder in Transluscent Fair

Rimmel London Match Perfection Concealer & Highlighter in Ivory

On eyes:

Sephora Colour Duo in No. 10

Maybelline Line Stiletto Liquid Eyeliner
Clinique Lash Doubling Mascara

Jewellery - thrifted

saint valentine

Happy Valentine's Day, all!
This is my Vee Day outfit, a vintage piece from The Patch.
Check out the lovely cross-stitching!
I almost died when I found out it was my size. (And it fits like. a. glove.)

This is always a colourful and exciting holiday that spices up
the otherwise very dull, very grey month that February can sometimes be.
(I must add, no matter your current relationship status).

Cheers to the chocolate!

And the flowers.

And the love.

gung hay fat choy

And a happy Year of the Snake to you!

Snakes are gracious and wise, though they tend not to share their wisdom out of reservation.
They can also be intensely passionate, well-mannered but prone to jealousy or suspicion.
Their perception and empathy make them prized friends.

For those wondering, the japanese decorations are because my Dad's Japanese-Canadian.

So it's more like "Non-Denominational" New Year. Or something like that.

P.S. Check out my Mom's lovely Kokeshi collection.

feet first

I just love to arrange my shoes chromatically.

For February, anything red, pink or purple just brightens up my day.

From left: Material Girl, H&M, Forever 21 (last year), Joe Fresh (old)

black and white all over

I'm actually proud of myself, for managing 

to break up what would otherwise be another monochromatic outfit.

The speckled greys are making me think about snow, something we seem to have missed this January.

Obviously if it did snow, it goes without saying that

this outfit would be extremely inappropriate weather-wise. So why am I saying it?

I'm hardly winter's biggest fan but I do love snow.

And unfortunately, this Fairisle scarf is likely about the closest I'll get to real snow for a while.

Sigh.

(P.S. There's still time for it to snow on my birthday! Come on, snow!)

Outfit:

Slouchy sweater - Dynamite

Ruffle cami - Old Navy (old)

Fairisle scarf - Aldo (old)

Lemon necklace - Ted Baker

Navy shorts - American Eagle

Bow heels - Miss KG by Kurt Geiger

Woven bag - thrifted

Photos by Julie

feline tendencies

There is, I swear, an animal theme here that happened completely unwittingly.

I must be crazy to take off my coat, even for a few minutes to snap a couple of photos.

The first day of February is no warmer than the first of January. 

I do have a weakness for February though.

For one, it's my birthday month.

Also, regardless of having a boyfriend or not, I genuinely enjoy myself and others getting an excuse to wear all shades of pink, red, and purple, sometimes simultaneously.

Happy February!

Outfit:

Loose-knit sweater - MYSI Boutique

Cat Crossbody - Asos (last year)

Tank top - Joe Fresh

Skirt - Joe Fresh (old, shortened)

Wedges - River Island

Faux-fur collar - American Eagle (old)

Necklace (pendant only) - Skanda

Photos by Julie