at the meiji shrine, tokyo
when i was touring the meiji shrine, i’d the rare experience of witnessing a japanese wedding ceremony. it was very dignified and stately, set amidst the peaceful, sprawling and sacred grounds of the shrine. it was a saturday morning, and there were two weddings going on separately. the pictures don’t capture the [...]
Entries from June 2009
June 30, 2009
a japanese wedding.
June 29, 2009
dappled.
bean and bagel, seattle
longing for the luxury of quiet afternoons whiled away in a little cafe, my nose in a book with a cuppa white chocolate mocha topped with a pretty piece of latte art. sometimes accompanied by a lemon bar, brownie or whatever catches my fancy in the display. lost in my own world but not [...]
June 27, 2009
the city.
missing the city…it’s dizzying chaos, alluring beauty, enduring charm, incredible strength, and neverending surprises.
this is where i lose myself walking its streets, wake up excited at the prospect of each new day, and find myself getting one epiphany after another.
June 27, 2009
light up.
a little street of shijo kawaramachi, kyoto
i admit to being an absolute grouch the past week
but that mood has dissipated after i slept for 10 hours straight last night
such a refreshing feeling.
i definitely need to sleep earlier, but i’m not used to it
then i drag myself out of bed the next day, hating my puffy [...]
June 26, 2009
candy.
random trinket shop in kyoto
what a pretty way of displaying and selling sweets…although it must have been tedious work!
having a bad case of hiccups now:(
but it’s finally friday and i get to curl up in bed with a suspense novel and chocolate biscuits.
have a happy weekend!
June 25, 2009
zao noodle bar.
zao noodle bar, university village, seattle
some crisp, refreshingly light bites while dining al fresco, washed down with a tall glass of thai iced tea. the veggie summer rolls and chicken dumplings are zao’s specialties, and they’d be perfect dishes in summer’s sultry heat. i love how the fine rice paper softens the crunchiness of the veggies (tofu, [...]
June 24, 2009
undercurrent.
reflection lakes, mount rainier
everything looks calm and picturesque in this photo but as we stood on the banks of the lake to take some snapshots, there were tons of mosquitoes swarming around. i’d never seen so many mozzies in one place before, and it was quite a freaky sight. the view, though, was totally worth [...]
June 23, 2009
the magic garden.
the magic garden, south street, philadelphia
both times i’ve been to philly, i’ve never stayed long/ventured around enough to get a true sense of the lifestyle and culture there (old city, independence hall and the liberty bell probably aren’t accurate reflections). which sort of explains why i don’t have an affinity for it the same way i do for other cities like [...]
June 22, 2009
between the lines.
cape meares, oregon {along the three capes scenic loop}
i’d a good start to the week, but i think it’s because i slept early last night and felt more well rested than usual. i hardly ever wake up feeling happy on mondays and have to psych myself to be positive. so…starting from this week i’m gonna [...]
June 22, 2009
vroom vroom.
a tale of two cars – the first, i spotted parked outside dean & deluca on fifth avenue. i still haven’t been able to identify it, but it looks spiffy cool, like something out of an action movie. the second, is the jaguar 1963 e-type roadster exhibited at the moma - rare, sleek and such a classic [...]
June 21, 2009
melt and dip.
cannon beach, oregon
it’s so unbearably hot of late and i’d like to dip my toes into the deliciously chilly waters of the pacific. or maybe immerse myself in it for 10 seconds :p been spending most of today out of the house…where did the weekend go? i wish i could press the pause button stat.
June 20, 2009
kicking back.
victoria, bc {february 07)
last night i went to wen luxe spa and had the omorovicza deep cleansing facial and eye treatment – a little luxury i decided to indulge in. this was definitely one of the better spas i’ve been to. i love the white spaces, the zen-ness and tranquility of the spa, the friendly service, the [...]
June 19, 2009
flammkuchen & bratwurst.
i’ve been craving for german food for about a week now, and finally got to satisfy it last night at magma. i decided to go for something more traditional with their onion and bacon flammkuchen, which is basically the german version of pizza, made of a thin crust and baked in a wood-fired oven. t [...]
June 17, 2009
spring florals…
1st and 3rd from pike place market, 2nd from uw campus
are always an inspiration. even if the photos are a little off (taken when my old camera was spoiled)
these days i can’t get enough of: color, yami yogurt, twirl chocolate, and sleep.
June 15, 2009
sumptuous stilettos.
c’est magnifique. sexy skyscraper heels bringing foot fetish to a new high. currently experiencing major shoe lust.
credits// seaofshoes (1st photo) and life in travel via fashionispoison
June 13, 2009
le pont de vie.
we had french cuisine again for lunch on friday, mainly because we were looking for somewhere quiet and cool near my office to dine. i’d no idea t had wanted to come here too so it all worked out. we’d a late lunch and midway through our meal, a tv crew came in to film [...]
June 12, 2009
matriochka.
trust chanel and the kaiser to come up with quirky, exquisite pieces like this tsarina-worthy matriochka enamel bracelet bag for the paris-moscow collection.
credit//chanel
June 11, 2009
absinthe.
unpretentious, hearty french fare well worth every penny. t&i finally got round to dinner at absinthe last night and it was well worth the wait. we had the butternut pumpkin soup to start, entrees of cod with saffron risotto and kurobuta pork chop and a chocolate fondant with vanilla ice-cream and strawberry chutney for dessert. i loved [...]
June 10, 2009
feast.
breakfast in hakone
the meticulous attention that the japanese give to the infinitesimal detail always leaves me gobsmacked. this time it’s in the form of the breakfasts served at the traditional ryokan we stayed in last summer in hakone. it was quite a spread, with so many varieties of food, from fish to egg to noodles to [...]
June 9, 2009
a lovely to-do list…
that i’d want to stick to:)
it’s a great reminder, especially when things get overwhelming.
credit//etsy
June 8, 2009
sexyback.
2 more cutout dresses today, but this time more strategically placed cutouts (at the torso) amp up the sex appeal and redefine the LBD for a killer glamrock party style.
and my dream is to one day own a herve leger bandage dress. i think it would be hard to breathe in one but i’m smitten [...]
June 7, 2009
cut outs.
style i’m loving at the moment. part sexy, part edgy, totally chic, perfect with booties, maybe even flats in the day.
credits//tfs & bonadrag
June 5, 2009
lightweight lemon.
2 things i love about this cardigan:
1. it’s lovely lemony hue.
2. the lightweight open front style that is comfy and casual chic, making it the perfect cover up for when it gets slightly chilly out.
credit//anthropologie
June 3, 2009
the pursuit of happiness.
sydney
came across 2 thought provoking articles in the new york times today that got me contemplating. it’s always easy to lose track of the grand scheme of things and be waylaid by the ickle things that tick us off each day. it’s always easy to be reactive and lose our temper or have an emotional outburst [...]
June 2, 2009
piping.
begonias at the hakone begonia garden, japan
some unusual and pretty flowers. the begonia garden has an astonishing variety of begonias and these are truly beauteous blooms.
