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• STYLE: Look #33 – Checks and Balances

  

  Vancouver’s been looking gloomy lately, but the perk to that is that we can now get to wear more layers. As I was meeting my friend for a fine lunch at Joe... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2012 LIFESTYLE

• EAT: D’Espresso – Espresso Bar in Manhattan, NY

  

  As a huge coffee addict, I had to try an espresso bar in Manhattan before leaving. So on my last day I stopped by D’Espresso by Grand Central station, a small... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• TRAVEL: Experience and Memory

  

  There are so many moments of joy and happiness during a holiday that it is impossible to remember them all, even if we imagine we could never, ever forget them... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #32 – Carrot Sticks

  

  We have officially stepped into Autumn, and so far the weather’s still been very decent. Burnt Orange is a color that came into Fall trends last year and is... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2012 LIFESTYLE

• EAT: Shake Shack – Fast Food in Manhattan, NY

  

  I’ve been told numerous times that a trip to New York isn’t complete without a meal at the Shake Shack. Shake Shack is a fast food chain that started off from... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #31 – Limerick

  

  St. Patrick’s Day is many months away, but for some reason today I felt the urge to wear my Kelly green blazer one more time before the mercury drops. Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• EAT: Thalia – Modern American in Manhattan, NY

  

  Manhattan’s theater district is filled with all sorts of restaurants that provide tasty pre or post theater eats. After I saw Phantom of the Opera at the... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #30 – Solar Powered

  

  I’ve been really happy with the longevity of this year’s Vancouver summer. It’s past mid-September and everyday is still in the mid-20′s! I’ve been... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2012 LIFESTYLE

• TRAVEL/EAT: Georgetown Cupcakes in Washington DC

  

  A trip to Georgetown just wouldn’t be complete without a stop by Georgetown Cupcakes. This cupcakery was opened by two friends in 2008 and now serves some of th... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #29 – Free Spirited

  

  Today I’m going to a barbecue and wanted to sport a worry-free look that’s appropriate for the event. To do this, I opted for a chambray shirt, a pair of... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 LIFESTYLE

• EAT: J-Paul’s – American Dining Saloon in Georgetown, Washington DC

  

  I’ve never been to a dining saloon before, so I was excited to try out J-Paul’s while I was in Georgetown. A saloon is a historical type of American bar that wa... Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• STYLE: Look #28 – In Transit

  

  It’s now that awkward time of year when Summer’s practically over but it’s not officially Fall yet. Today I decided to accommodate this transitional time by... Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2012 LIFESTYLE

• TRAVEL: Elfreth’s Alley – Philadelphia, PA

  

  Elfreth’s Alley in Philadelphia is a national historical landmark because it’s the oldest street in all of America. Its history dates back to the early 1700s,... Read more

  Posted on 14 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• EAT: Baked by Melissa – Mini Cupcakes in Manhattan, NY

  

  While Serendipity 3 has its name for serving massive food items, it seems that success can be found by doing the very opposite as well. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• STYLE: Look #27 – Big Logo

  

  Back when I was in elementary school, big logos were all the craze. Practically everybody owned a Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, or Gap tee with a front logo tha... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2012 LIFESTYLE

• EAT: Serendipity 3 – Super-sized Food in Manhattan, NY

  

  There are plenty of reasons why the original Serendipity 3 on the Upper East Side is famous. First of all, this novelty cafe has been open since 1954 and is... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #26 – Yellow Submarine

  

  Retro Band Tees are a favourite of mine because they remind us of music and culture that once dominated the world. Around this time last year I picked up a The... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 LIFESTYLE

• EAT: Butter – Fine American in Manhattan, NY

  

  My most expensive meal in New York took place at Butter, a Fine American cuisine restaurant in East Village. The one most noticeable thing about this... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK

• STYLE: Look #25 – Mint Fresh

  

  Mint is an interesting color to wear because it’s super lively and refreshing. There’s really no other color that can give off its effect. Read more

  Posted on 09 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL

• STYLE: Look #24 – Preppy in Plaid

  

  And…summer’s over and it’s time for school again. This back-to-school day is a bit special to me because it’s perhaps my last, since I will be finishing my... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 DINING OUT, FOOD & DRINK, LIFESTYLE, TRAVEL