[outfit] summer- silk print trousers. ventilation is a must!

It peaked at 37C/99F today according to google- feels like it though, feels no cooler than a heated yoga studio, which is WAY too ridiculously hot for a May day if you ask me! 

[outfit] one of those old tshirt days

There's always one of those days when I just want to be in a old tshirt, worn in pair of jeans or leggings. Today was it.

[food] sea urchin (uni) tagliatelle w/ prawn and scallops

I went for a secret getaway for a few days, back home now and have sudden cravings for sea urchin (Uni- as it's called in Japan) pasta, thought I try creating it at home~ 

[food] easiest gucamole in ten minutes

In light with the whole Mexican food theme, I thought I'd subject "Guacamole in 10 mins" in Spanish~ though I don't even know if that's entirely correct.. oh well~ had cravings for guac today (again!?) and thought i'd share the recipe of one of my favourite guilt free snack!

[outfit] Crossbody bag- a grocery shopping must!

My weekend in the suburbia would usually involve the ever-so-fun grocery shopping! (yay...........)

[outfit] pop colour casual friday

Yay! it's Friday!! Rolled out of bed today and the only effort I bothered to make was grabbing my orange jeans. 

[thots] Moynat lush paper shopper bag

Some fashion house have nice sturdy shopper bags that's useful, I remember when still living in London, the Bottega Veneta large shopper bags was particularly helpful for packing and moving houses!

[thots] porche design twin bag

Saw this Porche Design "Twin bag" and vomited a little in my mouth..

[outfit] birthday supper on the beach

The trip to Cabo was intended for two purposes; for a weekend getaway and for my birthday celebration! 

I didn't know John had organised the beach supper until the day before and I was glad that I packed the casual very-beach-appropriate Vanessa Bruno dress! It's not a wrap dress though it looks as one coz of the tie on the waist, it has little lace details around the skirt which I like and makes it more interesting. 

[outfit] seafolly- my idea of the perfect bikini

I don't actually remember the last time I went shopping for bikinis or browse through bikinis for that matter! I guess it might be that it's very occasional that I'd get a chance to wear them, also, it's so hard to find a perfectly fitting one without trying them on.

Before this trip I thought it was time to update my (practically non-existent) swimwear wardrobe, after searching and trying on at least 20 bikinis I decided on these:- Seafolly Goddess Bandeau!

image from google

[outfit] playsuit for the beach

A big part of beach holiday for me is dipping in the sea, some snorkeling, lying on the sun bed, under the umbrella reading, binge eat and drink.(mostly the last two)

At times I find myself running around places to and from the beach where bikini might not be the most appropriate attire! That's where playsuits come in to play~ I've always liked its convenience on beach holidays; so easy to pack, so light and so practical!

Got these two from ASOS! The stripped navy is a t-shirty-like material and the other a towel-like material also in navy!

[outfit] heading for the beach

It's hard to choose a weekend break living in LA; for starters, there isn't much choice within 2 hours of flying, and we ARE by the sea, there are plenty of beaches around, it's already kind of a holiday destination.

[outfit] summer polka dots with maxi

I'd always come up with reasons to convince myself that my purchase was justifiable. Saw these river island maxi skirts on asos the other day, and thought to myself.... "I am so bored of wearing trousers/jeans/leggings everyday.. yeah.. and i'd need maxi skirts for the summer... " (as if maxi skirts were no where to be seen in my wardrobe..)

Despite it peaked at 29C/84F today, i insisted debuting them with boots!

[food] roast potato (chips)

I LOVE potatoes in any shape and form, fried, roasted, boiled, mashed you name it.... I'll munch it!

Had real cravings for roast potatoes all day yesterday, so when I got home I thought I'd make some! It's a very simple recipe that takes about 30 mins to make, very little actions is needed, most of the time is just waiting..

[outfit] leather detailed jacket

Just wanted to wear jeans and tshirts today, it was raining last night, slight over cast this morning so I thought (silly of me to) it'd be a bit chilly.. when I stepped outside, it was as if the rain never even happened.. the ground wasnt even damp in the slightest! 

well.. i already grabbed a jacket- love this vince smart-ish jacket with the leather pocket details and trim at the zip line. (god knows how long this leather/ fabric combo trend will last, perhaps as long as the wetness in LA- I am loving it now at least!)

[care][hair] hair- moroccan oil

I KNOW how good Moroccan oil is is old news, but since I vowed here that i'd write about things I love, I am gonna!

I've always had quite terrible hair, fine, curly, frizzy, so one could image how difficult it is to manage, going to places with high humidity would usually result in that episode of Friends, where in Barbados,  Monica's hair turned into one of the Supremes'

[outfit] Givenchy boyfriend blazer

Perfect blazer for a perfect cloudy Monday! Actually scooped up this Givenchy blazer at the barneys sample sale in New York earlier this year, and it's in fact, a men's blazer! (it doesn't get more boyfriend than this..)  it fitted me really well (perhaps intended for a really really tiny man..) and it's very well tailored so I got it. Love it! 

[outfit] Shoe issue/ Goodbye Giuseppe Zanotti

I have an issue, a shoe issue. 

I love buying heels, but I am not so great at wearing them. I admire people who can run after a bus or shop all day in 5 inch heels, it's a talent! My feet have such low pain endurance level that when I am in heels, I don't want to engage in activities that requires more than walking or sitting.

My heel-wearing-expert friend Jing (she won't mind being mentioned) tells me, in exchange for comfort and ease in heels, there needs to be sacrifices... .usually.there. will.be.bloood....

image from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fVDGu82FeQ
(I just LOVE this kid!)

B-b-blllooood?!? no, thank you! 

[travel] Sage Mojito at Amangiri

Saturday afternoon, I really wanted a Sage Mojito, the kind that I had during my stay at the Amangiri a couple of month ago, so I tried to recreate it at home, replacing sage with mint.

[thots] The World of Hermes SS2013

Recieved this in the mail today, excited, as always!
Le monde d'hermes printemps- est 2013

Always love the photography and contents. 

This cover is so fun, probably a one take thing though, probably ruined the suits completely- aren't they all dry clean only?