Lazy with a Capital L

... What else is new? I've been so lazy to take pictures of my outfits and whatnots. I don't even know why. I think I'm just stuck in the back to school slump where I'm in denial about things I need to/should do! Le sigh, it'll catch up to me eventually. 

Outfit post for today:

It was actually pretty chilly out today without a jacket! I got off school at 2:30 and I thought it'd be warmer downtown but nope. I guess fall is finally starting to kick in.

Top | Forever 21

Leggings | Charlotte Russe

Necklace | Forever 21

Watch | Michael Kors

In other news, I took a short trip down to Lynnwood this weekend and picked up a couple things. There wasn't too much to buy though and imo this area of the west coast is just really shopped out! I'm sure shopping is way better when you move down the coast and into California but a trip there isn't happening any time soon :(

Found this Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C Clutch at Nordstrom Rack for $159.97! It's missing a tassel but I can live without it. I'll probably just end up taking it off like I did with my black mini M.A.C.

I'm not sure how much this retails for in Canada, but the US tag says $295.00.

Size comparison between the mini M.A.C. (black) and the M.A.C. (white)

Also picked this up from the Seattle Premium Outlet at the Fossil Store

It was $99.99

Not sure how much this retails for in Canada either but the US retail price was $200

The rest of these purchases are from Canada!

Also got these light grey zippered skinnies from Zara. I was searching for just the right grey color and these worked out perfectly. A friend gave me a pair of harem pants from Zara but since I have a pair already I exchanged them for these.

Another thing I've been itching to buy for the closet is brown pants! I think these are great for the fall especially as an alternative to black skinnies. Can't wait to wear this with baggy sweaters and cardigans during the fall.

These are from Bluenotes and they were cheap so I figured I might as well. They were about $17.75.

Hehe don't ask me why, but I also had to buy this hat. I promise I'll wear it in the winter because it was an impulse purchase for $3.50.

That's all for today! Happy trails everyone. Enjoy the last little bits of what looks like summer until it starts to rain everyday and fall is really here.

Dinner at U and I Thai

Boyfriend and I had a LivingSocial voucher to use for U and I Thai so we decided to use it today. It was such a good deal, $15 for $30 worth but at the time I had a $10 coupon so it was $5 for $30 worth hehe. We've never been to this restaurant before but at $5 we had nothing to lose trying it.

Top | T. Babaton (also the shirt I mentioned but didn't picture in my previous post!)

Moto Jeggings | Forever 21

Bag | Balenciaga

Simple table setting

Stuffed Chicken Wings with Plum Sauce

Pad Kratiem Prig Thai with marinated chicken

Yellow Curry Chicken with Sweet Potato

Overall, a very good dinner and friendly service. I'm not a food critic so I don't have much to say but I'd come back!

Read reviews on Urbanspoon here.

What's New in My Closet

AKA some recent purchases.

Unfortunately I don't have photos for the first 2 items. They need to be dry cleaned since strap from my Chanel purse transferred black dye. I hate it when that happens!

T. Babaton Silk Blouse (in pale blue, not black)

Wilfred Bustier Top (in ice age (a pale blue color), not delphinium)

These were purchased from Aritzia during the Snooze You Lose Sale, not the warehouse sale.

Unfortunately (but fortunately for my wallet), I didn't buy much in Vegas. Surprisingly my boyfriend bought way more than I did for once!

Seven for All Mankind Roxanne Skinnies

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Natural Beauty. I should've shopped more at Sephora since it's cheaper than ours in Canada and the tax in Vegas was only 8.1%!

Since I've been back I've only online shopped. No time for the mall!

Chiffon Blouse from Bluenotes

Lace Tank from Bluenotes

Forever 21 is having a buy one get one free Labour Day sale so I also bought some times. $76 after tax for 12 pieces is pretty good! Here's what I ordered:

Neon Polka Dot Print Romper

Sheer Lace Panel Tunic

Chiffon Trimmer Trapeze Tank

Boxy Eyelash Lace Top

Striped Woven Tank

Flowers & Rosettes Tank

Not a fan of the rosettes so I'll see if I can remove them.

Lace Tank Top

High Back Swing Tank

Tie-Dye Trapeze Tank

Lace Back Trapeze Tank

Denim Cutoffs

Knit One Shoulder Bandage Dress

Whew, that was a lot of stuff to post. I think I'm done back to school shopping, then again I always say I'm "done" shopping :)

Where Did Summer Go?

If it isn't obvious already, I have a knack for disappearing from this blog! Where have I been..? Well, 30 pages of research papers and 3 exams later, I ended up in Vegas. I left the day after my last exam which was also my 21st birthday hehe. My Mom gifted me with a trip to Vegas for myself and my boyfriend and since I've been back I've been working everyday to conclude my summer. Sorry about the lack of outfit posts!

Here's some photos from Vegas in the meantime..

View from our room. Wynn, Encore, Venetian, Palazzo

Ben & Jerry's at  the Miracle Mile Shops in Planet Hollywood

Hehe loitering at the giftshop at Mirage

Anyone remember this 'gator from Rainforest Cafe when it was at Metrotown back in the day? You could throw coins into its mouth when it hissed. This in the MGM Grand.

Chandelier at the Cosmopolitan

Arty at LAVO in Palazzo. I wish I took some pictures of TAO as well. Specifically the bathroom door which starts out clear (like regular glass) and frosts over when it's locked. Impressive bathroom door, the inside not so much.

Pink elephant outside Marc by Marc Jacobs. I think this was in the Miracle Mile Shops as well.

Casual Lace and Pearls

Top | Zara

Shorts | Gap Kids

Bracelet | Forever 21

Watch Michael Kors

Hehe don't mind my reusing of the watch photo. I like the background. 

The set of bracelets I'm wearing is the one I mentioned in my previous post that was part of a Canada Day order from Forever 21.

My Colour Scheme Reminds Me of Pocahontas

Romper | Forever 21

Necklack | Forever 21

Watch | Michael Kors

Bag | Balenciaga

Taupe coloured dress + a jade colour necklace reminds me of Pocahontas.. or an updated version anyway, with a watch and purse lol. Sorry I realize it's hard to see the necklace with my arm up to snap a photo!

My romper and the necklace are part of a recent order I made from Forever 21 when they had free shipping for Canada Day. I also bought a bracelet which isn't pictured and a pair of t-strap heels from ALDO, also not pictured. Will be making a post for the shoes soon hopefully!

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Doing Yard Work.. Fabulously

Top | ? ( From Hong Kong)

Shorts | Dollhouse

Bracelet | Tiffany & Co.

Necklace | Forever 21

Well I wouldn't normally do yard work dressed like this.. it was spontaneous! And by yard work, I mean I swept up a lot of leaves and grass while the Boyfriend and his brother mowed the lawn. Does it count that I volunteered to use a chainsaw to cut the hedges but was denied?

His neighbours are so cute. We did some yard work for them as well since they're older and she kindly gave us $20. We declined but she insisted and said we should buy ourselves some ice cream since it was hot out. By the way, what kind of Dairy Queen doesn't have the Brownie Earthquake Blizzard?! *sad*

Outfit of the Moment(?)

Top | ? (From Hong Kong)

Shorts | Hollister

Scarf | American Apparel

Ring | Forever 21

Silver Ring | Gucci (BF's, not mine)

By outfit of the moment, I mean I left my house at 9PM for about 20 minutes to get bubble tea! 

Boyfriend and I tried a bubble tea place we haven't been to before since I was craving. We went to L & G Bubble Tea on Fraser Street. I agree with reviewers, it's cheap and the quality is pretty good! They even have a daily special with pearls for only $3 in your regular tall sized bubble tea cup. I ordered strawberry mango fresh fruit slush and Boyfriend ordered green apple fresh fruit slush.  Only $7.75 for 2 fresh fruit + pearl drinks is a pretty good deal considering some places charge that much for powder based drinks! I'll definitely be back. 

Oh and I took a picture with Boyfriend's ring because as I was taking a picture of my own he was asking why I was snapping photos of my hand. I said it was for my blog and then he insisted on having his own featured too haha. Loser. Perhaps I should start featuring him on here more. I think I've included his outfit once so far so maybe you guys will see more of him eventually :)

Looks Like Summer's Finally Here!

Finally! Now I'm just wondering how long Raincover will keep it up. I still remember a few years ago when it was about 30 degrees in the summer but I'll take what I can get. Not expecting any miracles! I didn't go out today so no outfit post, but I have one from yesterday!

Yesterday it rained for most of the day (where I was anyway) so this is what I wore 

Top | Forever 21

Jeans | Forever 21

Scarf | Everything All We Ever Wanted

Watch | Michael Kors

Oops, didn't notice that the date on my watch was wrong until I took this photo

Aren't these miniatures awesome! They're on display at Aberdeen Centre in Richmond. The display is called "In My Life, Pearl of the Orient - Honk Kong." The detail in each set is amazing and so realistic and they're all based on traditional street food stalls in Hong Kong. 

Shredded Chicken and Pineapple Fried Rice in Thai Style

After walking around Richmond Boyfriend and I went to Alleluia Cafe for dinner. I love eating here if I'm ever in Richmond. Mmm can't go wrong with cafe style food and it's cheap! Comes with soup of the day, a huge entre portion, and hot or cold milk or lemon tea (also in a large cup) + one free refill.They don't advertise that that they do refills but they do. Added bonus since most places don't offer them! 

What Are You, A Gypsy?

Top | Mink Pink

Skirt | ? (From Hong Kong)

Denim Button Up | ? (From Hong Kong)

"What are you, a gypsy?"

- Boyfriend

Haha that's the first thing he said to me when he saw me walking to his car the other day. Apparently fish tail skirts remind him of gypsies! My skirt finally came in the mail and I love it, but I haven't had many chances to wear it since the sun hasn't been out very much. I wore this outfit the one day it managed to be sunny and grocery shopped. Let me tell you, its not easy bending down to reach for lower shelves without the back touching the floor! Even when I was at home kneeling down I would accidentally step on the back while getting back up. I guess I'm not trained to wear long skirts yet.

I haven't posted many outfits recently since I just had all my midterms. My weekly schedule for the past little while was studying everyday, not going out, followed by writing exams, going home right away, showering and back to studying. Not gonna lie, I was being a lazy bum and decided not to snap photos of my outfits. 

I'll try to post the backlog of them soon! Happy Canada Day!

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D: The Sunshine Vitamin
It is made by the body when the skin is exposed to sun. 

For all of you living in Vancouver, I'm sure you've noticed the lack of good weather lately! Little to no sun and lots of rain and/or cloud coverage. Not my cup of tea. On the bright side July is supposed to be hot!

I feel kind of weird wearing bright or light colored pants or tops when it's cloudy out. It's a nice pick me up to see but when it's ugly but you know me, I'll usually incorporate something dark somewhere somehow into the outfit haha. 

These are two outfits I wore in the past week.  Light pants and dark tops.

Jeans | ASOS
Top | Forever 21
Cardigan | Carol Little

Jeans | Urban Planet
Bustier Tank |Wilfred
Blazer | Forever 21

I also picked these up from Old Navy for $8.50! Couldn't resist the pink. 

The only issue I have with them is that they squeak a bit when I walk. Also I have a horrible sock tan despite the fact that I don't wear anything but flats. This will only add to my mismatched feet. Quite the first world pain haha.