Bow back Cut-out top

Bow back cut-out top from H&M

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Top, H&M____circle skirt, American Apparel____Leather jacket, Express____black wedges, Zara____Purse, vintage

Photos by Camille 

Hey loves!

Spring is officially here in Canada, and I cannot tell you how much it makes me smile on the inside to be able to wear skirt without tights again. I think I must have grown during the winter, because I really do not remember this circle skirt being THIS short haha... oh well, my legs need some vitamin D anyways. And before I get into my personal thoughts, I just want to give my new top from H&M a huge HOLLA because I am in love with it. It's like a cool watercolor floral print, with bows on the back. How could I leave this baby behind? 

TIME FOR NEAR-END OF SEMESTER REFLECTIONS <3 

It is this time of the year that I reflect the most on myself, more so than during December. Probably because it is nearing the end of the school semester, I like to think about how I did in school, the people I met, etc. As a student, I feel like my year starts in the fall with the new semester and ends with the reward of a relaxing summer. This school year was definitely the craziest, and maybe even the best so far. College pushed me to work harder and learn to function on less sleep. My job taught me to mange time and I experienced how fun it is to make your own money (and spend it of course, haha). Living away from my parents made me grow so much mentally on so many levels, and living with my older sister made our relationship into the ultimate friendship. 

This year flew by, but at the same time, high school feels like it was forever ago. When I see pictures of my high school friends on Facebook, it is so crazy to see where everyone is moving on to college across the country, and how friendships fade or grow with time. Why am I getting so deep on Facebook? haha, I don't really know either... it's just cool to see the beginnings of my friends' "adult lives" and it's exciting to see where everyone will end up! I'm just so thankful for all the new friends I met this year, the old one I got to reconnect with, and the experiences I had that honestly would not have been possible if I were still living with my parents. 

For all of us on the same exam period boat, GOOD LUCK!!! Let's kick procrastination in the a** and ace it. It's almost summer<3

Thank you so much for reading as always. Wishing you the best week!

xo, Dahye

Chanel Boy Bag iPhone Case

Chanel boy iPhone 5 Case

American Apparel denim bag

Jacket, Forever21____Crop top and skirt, American Apparel____Jean bag, American Apparel____Shoes, Zara____watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs____phone, Ebay

Happy Easter everyone!!! 

I am currently back at my parents' house for the weekend, and enjoying the sunshine and warmth to the max. As the semester is coming to a really quick end, I have multiple papers to work on. It's so bad because i'm definitely procrastinating more now that the weather is nice, and we all feel a little lazier as summer break approaches, right? ONE MONTH LEFT! 

I like to blame a lot of things on the warming weather, and one of them is my increased shopping. Haha, but c'mon, I'm coming out of my "all black errthang" winter hibernation. This light pink moto jacket is a breath of fresh, spring air to me. I usually don't buy faux leather from Forever 21, but this jacket material is impressively high in quality and doesn't have that cheap/shiny leather look. And can we please take a moment to acknowledge my new phone case? Yes, the chain does get kind of annoying, but I am obsessed with it! A mini chanel boy bag... can't afford the real thing, so this will do for now ;)

Hope you all had a beautiful Easter Sunday, and thank you so much for reading as always! 

xo, Dahye

p.s. check out the mini vlog video I made on the same day! 

Wool Coat + Fedora + SANCTUARY LAUNCH!

3.1 Phillip Lim wool coat

Black leather 'epi' backpack from Louis Vuitton

J. Crew wool fedora

Wool coat, 3.1 Phillip Lim____Denim shirt, J. Crew____Skirt, Zara____Scarf, H&M____Shoes, J. Crew____Hat, J. Crew____backpack, Louis Vuitton____watch, Marc by Marc Jacobs

So apparently it was supposed to be the first day of spring last week... well, we were lucky enough to receive another 4 inches of snow in Montreal. Thank you so much for that thoughtful welcome gift, Mother Nature. 

SAID NO ONE. EVER. 

Look at me sitting on this poor statue of a cow, its body buried midway in the snow. I think that gives you a little insight as to how much snow is still left to be melted. Le sigh... I don't think I'm ever going to get used to a six month long winter. 

On a happier note, this shoot was super fun because I finally met up with Camille again! The last time we saw each other was last... I think November? We mutually agreed that the cause for this absence was blogger hibernation during the winter. I mean, I don't think it's crucial to post an outfit wearing a parka and uggs. No one would appreciate that. We caught up, drinking persian tea at my new favorite cafe, called Cafe Aunja. A short vlog video will be uploaded soon on my Youtube channel. :)

For my Canadian readers, I have more good news! The clothing brand, Sanctuary, recently launched in Canada. For now, the collection is available in local boutiques. I got to check out their new collection at the launch event, and I fell in love with the neutral color palette and easy to wear styles. I especially loved their matching crop top + skirt combinations, as it can be worn from day to night. Follow them on instagram @sanctuarycanada

In Montreal, Sanctuary Clothing will be available at the following stores: 

Olam, Mimi & Coco, Billie, and Delano Designs

Hope you guys are having a great week, and enjoying REAL spring weather!

xo, Dahye

Photos by Camille

VIDEO: DIY Dainty Knuckle Rings (Midi, Heart, Infinity)

This DIY is by far the most popular post on my blog, so I decided it would be helpful to create a video tutorial!

Hope I'm explaining the steps clearly... haha

xo, Dahye

PINK SNOW LEOPARD

Furry leopard coat from Jollychic.com

Kipling Jinan Backpack

Sweater with cut out neckline from Jollychic.com

Leopard Coat, c/o JollyChic.com____Sweater, c/o JollyChic.com____Pants, American Apparel____Boots, Banana Republic____Hat, Forever 21____Backpack, Kipling

VICTORY IS MINE! (imagine me shouting this as I pretend to like snow in the last picture^^)

After searching around for a year (yes, a whole YEAR) for the perfect leopard coat, I finally found this one from Jollychic.com ... Why did it take me a whole year to commit? After all, it is just a coat, right? Well, yes and no. I found it quite hard to find a leopard coat with the right length, the right color tone, and level of furriness. The one from Zara was too long, the one from Asos was an odd dark leopard, and the one from Forever 21 had a hood with ears on it. (I think I graduated eared-hoods when I was six, thank you very much) So when I found this one online, it was a shopping eureka moment. The shipping kind of took a long time, so when it came in the mail, it felt like a surprise because I almost forgot I ordered it. At first sight, even I was a little intimidated by the bold print. But the more I wear it, that exact boldness is growing on me. Plus, it's extremely warm! 

You probably noticed the random lay out of the pictures, because there are two different backgrounds. Well, my sister and I took these pictures on our way to lunch, and I think it would be a blogger sin to pass by a PINK HOUSE without taking outfit pictures in front of it. And you gotta admit, the leopard print against the pink wall is a match made in a blogger's heaven. 

xo, Dahye

Holiday Haul 2014

A video featuring stuff I got before, during, and after the holidays. I promise it's shorter than my last haul video, and I added clips of me actually trying the pieces on. It's like shopping with your girlfriends via internet.

xo, Dahye

Army vest

Club Monaco Army vest

Casio Mini Digital Watch

Vest, Club Monaco//Sweater, Editorial//Skirt, Abercrombie&Fitch//Wedges, Target//Bag, J.Crew "Brompton" 

Obviously these photos were not taken in Montreal, but rather while I was in Atlanta during winter break. I know, I know... I'm such a bad blogger. Haha, but I knew I needed some prepared posts because the weather in Montreal right now is not what you would call great weather for a photoshoot. Yeah, I don't think anyone would be interested in an outfit post featuring a giant parka and Ugg boots, which is what I've been wearing pretty much everyday. Until it ceases to be -20 degrees, outfit posts may be in sparse supply. 

But hey, I did start a Youtube channel, so I can film indoors and not have to nag anyone to take pictures for me. ;)

Happy February!

xo, Dahye