WEEKEND WARRIOR: LACMA

 
While Ryan was off working, I spent a weekend with the brother, roaming around LA and doing what we do best: visiting museums.  LA is so full of art, sometimes I wonder if I'll ever visit each and every museum!  Honestly, there has to be hundreds of museums/galleries to go to, and just think right when you thought you saw everything, the exhibitions change!!

One thing I did get off my "to do list" was to go see Levitated Mass. I've been tracking this big hunk of rock ever since it made its way to LA last year, but evidently with life taking its toll, I couldn't find the right time to visit.  I do have to say I felt very small close to it, the rock itself was breathtaking and the mass of it humbled me because I was afraid that gravity will take control of the rock.

It was a wonderful weekend full of catching up and getting inspired... I do hope that everyone has a wonderful week ahead of them.. I can't believe its really the middle of May?!!

What has inspired you this weekend and what art shows have you seen lately?  Any great ones I just HAVE TO SEE?
until next time, xoxo.

Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time -Thomas Merton

PACIFIC PARK, SANTA MONICA

   
There's something about California that you just can't get enough of, it might be the weather, the people, the food and/or the outdoor venues...I'm not quite sure yet especially when we are paying so much more to be here, but one thing I do know is that we have beautiful beaches.

Since it's been getting a lot hotter recently, Ryan and I took a trip to our old neighborhood,Santa Monica.  We visited the pier to people watch, play some games (as you can see Ryan was in total focus mode: he won me TWO dolls, awesome!!) and we enjoyed eating churros.  The best part about this weekend was riding the big dragon, which reminded me a lot of the ride at Knott's Berry Farm and Korea.

If you're ever in the area, check out Pacific Park, its a great place to eat, visit, play and to shop (3rd St. Promenade is right around the corner).

Until my next post, xoxo.

Eat Well, Travel Often.
 

JUST FINISHED

I'm really enjoying my just finished products posts because I feel so good using up every bit of a product that I purchase. I've been trying to focus on good skin care so I've been purchasing products with mostly organic, natural, paraben-free, and sulfate free ingredients.

Recently my esthetician introduced me to Epicuren and so far it's been doing wonders for my skin.  I just finished up Epicuren's Acidophilus Probiotic Facial Cream and it really helped control my acne breakouts.  For those of you who want to try this product, it is a little bit drying so I would definitely suggest adding another moisturizer on top of it.  I've also used up my Ole Henriksen's Pick Me Up face mist which I used as a toner every Am and PM.  I do have to say that I liked this product but it wasn't quite my favorite because the finish was a little bit sticky.  Last but not least, I finished Vivant Skincare's Spin Trap which was an excellent vitamin-C serum.

If you have any other suggestions, please let me know.  If you're trying to use "good, natural" products for your skin, I highly recommend you start by looking over all the ingredients before purchasing any products.  Make sure it doesn't have too many chemicals you cannot pronounce and make sure they are paraben-free.

Until my next post, have a wonderful weekend.
xoxo.

A women's greatest asset is her beauty - Alex Comfort 

GIANT ROBOT BIENNALE 3

   
I can't believe we are already in April!! I think my last post was back in February...how time flies right??

I was going through my camera and I thought I'd start from the beginning and share some of this year's earlier moments with you.  As always, Ryan and I love going around Downtown LA to sight see, especially trying out new restaurants and also checking up on the new and upcoming art scenes.  I think these were taken at the end of January when we headed out to Little Tokyo to check out Giant Robot's exhibition before it ended at MOCA.  

The exhibition itself was fairly small, however the Giant Robot miniature figurines were absolutely amazing to see.  With its hypnotic colors and intricate designs, the figurines themselves had their own unique personalities.  It was an exciting moment to see and experience the growth of how Asian American art grew into such a hip sub culture in Downtown Los Angeles.

In addition to enjoying this art exhibition, I recently discovered Giant Robot's pod casts and I immediately fell in love with their interviews.  I especially enjoyed the interview with Lisa Ling and how she talks about finding her identity and owning to it as an Asian American.

If you're ever in Downtown LA, I highly recommend checking out upcoming art shows. It's an intoxicating cultural experience, especially since we live in such a cultural hub full of different types of people with so many mixed backgrounds.  By seeing and feeling various art forms, I do believe you can understand the worldliness of other cultures and really experience how history has evolved over time.

I do have a lot more pictures I want to share, slowly but surely I'll put them out there.  I hope everyone enjoys their week.  Happy Monday!

xoxo.

NAIL POLISH FAVS

(left to right: Milani Jewel FX, Maybelline 200 Pink Shock, Revlon 925 Gold Coin) 

Finally a new blog post right?! What a great way to start a new blog post by sharing beautiful colors.  Loving pink and gold right now, maybe because I can feel spring coming...

Here in CA its still breezy, and at night it seems as though winter is still crawling amongst us.  In light of it already hitting March, I hope everyone enjoyed their January, February and Valentine's Day.  I can't believe its already the end of Feb!  

If you have any favorite nail polish recommendations that I have to die over, please share them!  Until then, be brave, be humble, and push hard towards your goals :) 

  

TO A NEW YEAR... 2013 STYLE

I seriously can't believe its already the end of January! Wasn't New Years just yesterday?  As the days pass by and yearly resolutions fade away, we come into the midst of embracing a new year and creating new goals.  I never believed in New Years "resolutions" but I do believe in creating new goals for a new year.

For 2013 I wish to do many things, find the better me, create a lot of art, do adventurous things and most of all, inspire many people.  In light of fashion, I really want to embrace my personal style and discover what really works with my body.  I also want to finally figure out what my real style is.  Here are some of my style goals for 2013:

1. Quality v. Quantity.  I'm a sucker for "cheap, cheap, cheap" things so usually I buy a lot of pieces that aren't the best quality.  Now, I think I'm getting a deal when I purchase cheap, (I mean I'll buy 4 shirts for  $50.00!)  What I don't realize is that when I buy cheap, I'm actually wasting my money because the pieces I buy tend to only last a couple wears.  So, I promised myself I'll only invest in pieces that scream 'OMG' I have to buy it and I'll also invest in statement pieces that will stay in my closet for years to come.

2. Embrace prints/patterns. 2012 introduced me to colored pants.  Name a color and I swear I already have it.  From bold reds, royals blues, yellows, pinks, turquoise, green and coral, I 've already tried them and worn them.  For 2013 I really want to wear more prints/patterns!  I want to get out of my comfort zone and dive into snake print, python print, dalmatian print, even floral print to add extra character into my wardrobe.  

3. Be BOLD.  I tend to gravitate towards button downs and plain skinny bottoms, and my everyday staple pants are black pants.  For 2013 I really want to wear pieces I've never tried before.  Pieces such as short shorts, boyfriend jeans, pie hats, destroyed jeans, silk bottoms, leather skirts....

4. Stay away from "fast fashion."  Since I live on a tight budget I can't afford to buy things that fade quickly throughout the seasons.  I have definitely fallen into my fast fashion days from buy ballerina skirts, creepers, to purchasing too many faux furs, etc... But as I get older, I really want to create a wardrobe I can keep  forever. It's all about keep those basics in tact and implementing vintage items to keep your wardrobe stylish and chic.

I hope this inspires all of you to jump out of your comfort zone and put together pieces that really describe who you are.  Your style never fades, it determines who you are, what you represent and how you want to show people what you are capable of.  

Style is a way to say who you are without having to speak. 

STYLE STALKER: GARANCE DORE

 
Happy December! How quick this year has passed....I do hope everyone ends 2012 beautifully, gracefully and positively.

Style Stalker.  In one of my previous posts, I raved about how much I admire Elin Kling.  Another favorite blogger/photographer I absolutely adore was recently featured on The Coveteur: Garance Dore.   I seriously feel like a stalker when I'm on The Coveteur, Sous Style, and The Selby: I love looking into people's homes, I mean it signifies their sense of homeliness, shows their true character and defines who they really are in their own space, their own home.  Well, going back to Garance Dore, I truly think words cannot describe her vision:  her street shots and net-a-porter videos are uniquely captivating.  I also very much adore her illustrations.  With a laid back whimsical style, she adds a lot of character to each of her fashion characters.  Her illustrations can definitely be described as being chic, Parisian, black & white with a dash of color.

Overall, you can spot her at any fashion show: she's always spotted wearing amazing coats carrying lots of cameras :)

For more pictures, visit: http://www.thecoveteur.com/garance_dore

I hope everyone enjoys their first week of December!

A true photograph need not be explained, nor can it be contained in words - Ansel Adams