Korea2013 part2

Hey everyone! I want to share with you 5 things that I brought/packed with me to Korea that I used almost every single day!

#1: Shrunken Trooper Jacket - Aritzia - small 

I made this purchase before I left to South Korea and I am so happy I did. It came in two different lengths, of course I opted for the shorter one because I  felt like the longer one over powered me. I am so happy that I bought this because not only did it look stylish but it carried my camera in one pocket and my phone in the other. It came so handy when I needed to snap a picture fast, I didn't have to go digging through my bag. Love this jacket from Aritzia!

#2: Michael Kors Charm Moc Loafers - Cognac - size 5

I packed two pairs of shoes and one pair of sandals. I kind of wish I brought more because I didn't find any footwear that I really liked in South Korea. But I was so thankful that I brought these little babies! First off, they are the comfiest shoes my feet has stepped into. The leather just molds to the shape of your feet and its like walking on a memory foam bed. I got no blisters or sores from these loafers. These shoes saved my life because the other shoes I brought basically bruised my Achilles heel and some days were just too cold to wear flip flops.

#3: Zara Tote Bag

I bought this bag to use in Korea because I needed a bag that was strong and big enough to hold my lap top. I find that when going on vacation its very important to bring a bag that is comfortable and easy to through over your arm and shoulders. Otherwise, you'll end up getting frustrated very easily when your hands are full and your bag keeps sliding down your arm. 

#4: EOS Lip Balm - Sweet Mint

 I won't leave the house without lip balm cause I can't stand dry, chapped lips, especially when you're eating spicy food! Yikes! I find that eos lip balms are super moisturizing and I don't need to reapply as much. Sweet Mint is definitely one of my favorite out of eos lip line.

#5:  Ray-bans RB3025

Some days I just didn't feel like doing my make-up, I just threw on my glasses and went out the door and no one could tell! 

That concludes my post. Tell me, what are some things that you absolutely need on vacation?

Korea2013

KOREA2013

If you read my last blog I mentioned that I went to South Korea for 3 weeks. It was amazing. I had so much fun and am so antsy to go on another vacation. I loved South Korea so much I would fly back in a heart beat. Not only was the shopping incredible, the food and site seeing was really wonderful too.

A lot of people have asked me why I went to Korea and the reason is since I was in elementary school, I've always been in love with Korea. My childhood best friend is Korean and I grew up embracing her culture, everything from the food, music, and traditions.

So after many many...many years of planning and failed attempt trips to South Korea, this year we were finally able to make it happen. Yay! And it was well worth the wait! 

My friend was fortunate to have family in South Korea. We stayed at her Grandma's sister's house in Daegu. Her home consisted of a large foyer/living room/dinning room, two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a bathroom without a tub. I wish I took a picture of her bathroom but I completely forgot. It was basically a room with a toilet, a sink, a washing machine and a detachable shower head. My reaction at first when I saw her bathroom was, "How am I going to survive!" Believe it or not, I gradually adapted to the f lifestyle and felt at home sooner than I thought I would. 

Strolling in Daegu. The weather in Daegu was pretty much the same as it is in Vancouver during March.

Surprisingly, the weather in Busan was so warm! So warm and nice, all beautiful cherry blossoms were beginning to blossom.

Seoul had to definitely be the coldest out of all the cities I visited. The air was brisk and nippy, especially at night. It was so cold I couldn't stand being outside after 8pm, I wasn't prepared and my fingers felt like they were going to fall off! Despite the cool weather, Seoul was one of my favorite parts of the trip! The food was delicious and the shopping was totally worth a plane ticket there!

 

Me and my best friend in Korean Hanboks.

I was so lucky that my friend's uncle was able to take us all around South Korea. We stayed mostly in Daegu but also stayed in Pohang, Seoul, Pusan, and passed through several other little cities and towns in between. I had so much fun and am so excited to share the awesome products I've purchased, but that will be in an another post. My overall experience was unforgettable and I am counting down the days till I'll visit the wonderful country again!

A video that I put together of my trip to South Korea! Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTx-WHfzu2I

Smack Those Pink Lips!

Hi everyone! I'm back from traveling and boy does it feel good to be home. I spent all of February up north in my small dinky little home town and spent most of March getting lost in South Korea! I'll post pictures of my trip to South Korea once I organize all my photos but in the mean time I wanted to share with you how to get the perfect pink lip with a few of the many products I picked up in South Korea!

My eyes are fairly bloodshot in this picture because its pretty late, I am still quite jet lagged. But anyways, I've tried quite a few different lip products and glosses to get the perfect "pink lip" and I think I finally found what I personally think is the perfect shade of pink on me. 

First of all, what I think you need to know about shopping in Korea is the products there are amazing and affordable. I was more drawn to products and brands that are not available in Canada like Skinfood, Innisfree, Banilla & Co, and the list goes on. I personally really like the brand called Skinfood; I liked the whole concept of their brand and the overall quality. Here is the link ----> http://eng.theskinfood.com/

So these are the 3 lip products I use to get that perfect bubble gum pink!

1. peripera - Peri's tint #5 It's actually a bit more hot pinkish in life. Lip tints are very popular in South Korea, it's basically a watery like liquid that stains your lips temporary. This is the first thing I apply to my lips, just my bottom lip and then I smack my lips together. A little goes a long way with this stuff! I paid about ₩6,000 which is almost equivalent to $6 Canadian.

2. TONYMOLY - Prestige # 1 I really love this lip stick, I wish I bought another one! The color is so pretty and goes on very smooth. Another thing I love about it is, it has SPF 13. I can't remember how much I paid, but probably around ₩7,000.

3. SKINFOOD - Vita Tok Lipgloss #4 This is what gives my lips that perfect bubble gum pink finish. Its amazing and smells really good. I actually got this lip gloss for free, along with a few other things because I spent over ₩30,000 ($30) The Vita Tok Lip gloss at SKINFOOD is ₩8,000. 

Just wanted to show you how the applicator looks like.

1. peripera - Peri's tint #5 ₩6,000 ($6)

2. TONYMOLY - Prestige # 1 ₩7,000 ($7)

3. SKINFOOD - Vita Tok Lipgloss #4 ₩8,000 ($8)

Anyways, I hope you all enjoyed my post!