Sundays have definitely been on my recent list of "loves" when it comes to the weekends. Waking up past 12pm might seem like a waste of time to some people, but to me it's really the only opportunity I get to be a couch potato *nervous laughter*. One of the many activities I enjoy doing on this splendid day of the week is waking up to the aroma of sweet, scented coffee. Drag this alongside with me while I cuddle up against my bed watching Chuck has been a great stress-reliever. I've been trying to slowly dwell back into the world of caffeinated drinks (specifically coffee) after giving up this addiction for the Lent season. Having the chance to blow the dust off my Keurig machine is a complete thrill because I did indeed miss my baby (can you imagine all the pathetic pouts I made each morning while I'm in the kitchen eating breakfast without a cup of a coffee?). Lately my heart has been stolen by this one specific K-Cup flavor from Gloria Jean's Coffee:





The deliciousness that is a flavored cup of Macadamia Cookie coffee.

At first I was quite hesitant to try out something that sounds so sickly sweet--A cookie flavored coffee AKA diabetes-on-the-move. Now I'm glad that I actually took the plunge and surprisingly, the first sip had me HOOKED. Add in a bit of almond milk and perfection is created... It's like they somehow took a batch of hot out of the oven cookies and smushed it with coffee beans to create this miracle drink!

It's really within these moments of my life that makes me smile whenever I read back on my past posts. Being able to capture the essence of my everyday routine in photographs might not be all too exciting for some (pffffttt, a coffee cup!), but to me, it is extremely enthralling. These pictures are healthy reminders of what makes me happy on a sunny Sunday afternoon. :) Really guys, it's the simple things that can make the world go round. In my world at least.

There's always been a never ending battle between me and my hair. For the past five years I've been struggling to get my hair to grow past my chest, but that process was a rather painful and horrific experience. Split ends were sprouting all about, tangled messes that had to be constantly brushed, and shedding that could rival any furry animal. All right, maybe I'm exaggerating it, but not by a lot.

Thus, I finally decided to wave the white flag. Good bye old hairdo, hello new-do!


Do you ever get that sigh of relief when you've dropped your purse on your bed after a long day at work? That's how I felt when my locks were cut off. All that burden of a disaster--GONE. I was actually planning to dye my hair darker for the Summer, but the Livingsocial deal that I used only allowed me to touch up my roots. I guess in a way, it's not really a complete change for my look. Regardless I'm glad to say that as much as I miss having long "luscious" hair, this short bob is not too bad on the eyes (well, mine anyways, lol)! :)

Bakeries, specifically Korean bakeries, have always held a special place in my heart. My eyes sparkle at the sight of a new bakery territory that I have yet to discover. Often times my favorite bakeries are in New York City so that's quite a bit of a hike to grab hold of my favorite sweets. Luckily for me, one of my favorite bakery, Tous les Jours, opened up a shop right near my house. It's an intensely modernized take on a bakery as the actual decoration of the shop is more of a lounge-around sort of atmosphere. Unlike the location in New York, this one is HUGE in comparison. Brian and I usually like to stop by this bakery after a heavy dinner to sit back and enjoy a quick bubble drink or coffee. It's also a plus that the seats here are very very comfortable. I think I was almost falling half asleep while sitting there...


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In my opinion, Ted Baker London takes the cake when it comes to creativity in design. I'm constantly lusting after the products that this brand churns out and often times, they are great eye candies. For me, it's the accessories collection that stole my heart--specifically the wallets and handbags. The reason why I thoroughly enjoy their purses is because of the minimalistic designs with a well constructed shape and sturdiness of quality. Legit, you can throw this at someone and it will not tarnish or damage the item in any way (or use it as a weapon for self-defense! :P). Recently, I decided that it was high enough time for me to stop my drooling and actually grab one. Luckily for me, Hautelook from time to time will have Ted Baker London on their flash sales. Since I am an avid user of Hautelook (yep, I am up and on that joint when 11:00am EST rolls around), I decided it was time to do a little bit of credit card damage.

The one thing about Korean cosmetics that I highly adore is the packaging. I don't know how they do it, but they do it well considering they have a huge fan base over the ages of 20! Now that I've gotten older, my preferences have changed quite a bit in terms of what I look for in cosmetics/skincare. I do try to stray from cutesy/girly packaging and veer towards sleek/clean looks such as Chanel or NARS. Of course, the inner 15 year old me still squeals in delight when I run into adorable products such as these next two:
 



Now Tony Moly is best known for their lip tints. Ever since the existence of Boys Over Flower (which populated the whole world in the Korean Drama industry) everyone's been gunning after Geum Jan Di's stained lips. I never hopped onto that band wagon as I find that particular look unflattering on me even though I do have the lip tint from the brand. Now, that doesn't mean I don't like Tony Moly overall because truthfully, I've never tried any other cosmetics from them before besides the lip tints. These two products caught my eyes immediately when I was shopping around in a local Korean shop the other day because:

1. The Pink Beam reminded me of Benefit's High Beam, but the price tag was WAY less.
2. That's a KITTY CAT shaped lipstick!!!
3. It's Tony Moly--Here's my chance to explore this brand even more.

Obviously, excitement levels were high when I took these beauts to the cash register (the lady looked at me funny too...).





Unfortunately I never had the chance to indulge in Benefit's High Beam due to the hefty price tag on it. To me, it wasn't really worth it to splurge on a cream highlighter when I have my handy dandy natural face oils to "shine" up my face. Seeing as how this was a much cheaper alternative, I decided to give a REAL highlighter a chance.

Product Rating: 4/5

This product is pretty darn amazing for what it is! I actually quite like how sheer it can be when completely blended out, or how pigmented the shimmer is when you use a light hand. It creates a rather radiant sheen on your skin and looks lovely to top off your matte foundation with. Another great thing is that it sets like a powder! This really creates a rather natural finish--ones that Korean actresses are so well known for.




Product Rating: 4.5/5

This lipstick surprised me quite a lot. I wasn't expecting a glossy finish with velvety smooth application at all, nope! I was actually thinking that when I bought it, I would regret it because as cute as the kitty packaging was, it felt really cheap. Truthfully, I didn't even try to swatch this inside the store. I grabbed it and did not think further because the only thing that captivated me was the lovable design. I daresay that I made a mistake in thinking such things because not only is the color beautiful, I love how it gives you a rather just "bitten" lip color. I sheered it out just a tad since I wanted something more casual on my lips, but if not, the color is quite pigmented enough to last for a good 3-4 hours without eating. The only woes I do have with this is that it transfers very easily since it is a glossy and creamy lipstick--the lasting power will not stay if you decide to nom on something or sip on a cup of coffee while working (been there, done that--oops!).


Here are a few photos of me wearing both the lipstick and the highlighter: