Friday 30 August 2013

Necklace Idea using Hermes Gavroche...and scarf rings

I was playing around one day and found another way to wear my gavroche...

Folded in a basic bias 
Added 2 scarf rings, I didn't have another scarf ring so I used my rose gold Bvlgari ring...
Tie it in the back, and voila you have a new necklace!
If you don't have any rings around, here's another way to wear a gavroche...

Hermes - scarf is Mythiques Phoenix Ref. 892507S03

Wednesday 28 August 2013

Humpday Happenings + Victoria's Secret Robson Opening...

In case you missed it...instagram.com/kngap

Random Food Cravings from Little Caesars...
Fresh Coconut Juice from Whole Foods
Home made salad with turkey and egg whites...
Boston Pizza lunch...
Fun day at PNE...



In other news...Victoria's Secret is finally open on Robson!

Anyone going???


750 Burrard Street
604 684 2329

Monday 26 August 2013

In Action...Black with Pink

What I wore on a shopping trip recently...

Aritzia Wilfred Sabine dress (old, new season)
Chanel Bag (old)
Chanel Flats (old)



Wednesday 21 August 2013

Recent Finds...Banana Republic and Zara

As you know I mentioned the Banana Republic/Issa collab recently. I tried on all 3 and decided on these 2...

This cut was very flattering on...
they were sold out of the petite so I picked up the regular size
I wasn't sold on the fit the initial try, however after the sales clerk helped with retying the straps it looked much more flattering...
I purchased this one in the petite sizing...
also the colour was true to the picture (it's not royal blue, more of a turquoise colour)


I also picked up this cute dress from Zara, reminds me of Alaia...


Monday 19 August 2013

In Action...Grey and Navy

What I wore for an errand day recently...

Aritzia top (old)
Below the Belt tank (old)
Forever 21 skirt (old, similar)
Chanel Flats (old)

Sunday 18 August 2013

Recent Shopping at Marshall's...

I was in the area and popped by Marshalls last week, and found some great finds! I didn't purchase anything but thought it'd be great to share...
They've recently added housewares, furniture, kitchen items and much more...

There was a bevy of coffee table books...
On my way out I spotted the lone Christian Louboutin...
size 6 for $599

Marshalls
Marine Drive and Ontario Street
8137 Ontario Street
604 322 1739

Wednesday 14 August 2013

Humpday Happenings...

I haven't done these in awhile...oops!
Anyway here's what you missed from my Instagram...

From Left to Right;
Bridesmaid bouquet still looking fresh the day after the BIG Day! Congrats K & T!
Home made tuna casserole
My favourite beef brisket and noodle dish from Max Noodle House...
Yummy cakes and egg tart from Anna's Bakery...
Pinkberry cravings!
Gorging on dried sour plums...
Video of the lovely wall I passed on the way home...
Pasta cravings!

Monday 12 August 2013

Upcoming Book Releases I'm Excited About...


October is the month I'm waiting for! 3 new book releases plus my gf is delivering her first baby!

Chapters is having 25% one book or item (restrictions apply) until August 18th...promo code 25OFFONEBTS

And here's what I picked up in store...

Friday 9 August 2013

Banana Republic and Issa Collab...Wishlist

Have you seen the new Issa collab at Banana Republic...
I diligently put a reminder on my phone and called first thing Thursday morning...
Some of my picks...




Readers are any of you picking up this collection?
Banana Republic

Thursday 8 August 2013

Durian Cravings...

If you saw on my Instagram I posted a photo of fresh Durian I devoured weeks ago...

From my Instagram...purchased from Superstore


Lately that's all I can think of, anything Durian! Yes it stinks! But you either love it or hate it and I happen to looooooveeeee it!
My mom was staying with me last week and I took the opportunity to pick up one. Make that 2 and one dessert I found at dim sum...clearly I can't get enough!

The first one we purchased was underripe, so I didn't bother snapping any photos of that one(found at a grocery store on Hastings St). I could only stomach a few and left the rest for mom.
The second one we purchased was from My Tho, this one had a super green body and I was skeptical it wasn't going to be ripe and sweet enough. Unfortunately, miss piggie (moi) and mom attacked it at her place and divided it into a zip lock(does not look pretty for photos lol). Anyway, it did not disappoint. After literally wrestling with it, my mom was able to open it up and fish out 9 pieces. I ate 3 the first day and froze the rest. I finished the last 2 pieces yesterday and was devastated lol. I'll wait till my mom's over again to repurchase. It's alot to eat alone and if its fresh its hard to wrestle open, not to mention expensive!

Durian Pancake with whipped cream found at Tin Tin Seafood Harbour in Richmond





Monday 5 August 2013

Cronuts in Vancouver...

I'm late in the game for Cronuts, but if you haven't heard its a cross between a croissant and a fried donut...

Seen here is the Hazelnut...

My Verdict: Pass. My gf teased me with a picture recently and I immediately ran out to try one. We purchased 2, 1 vanilla and 1 hazelnut (I believe they have 3 flavours available, the 2 mentioned and chocolate as well). My first impression was too sweet! I'm normally a sugar junkee but this was overkill. The custard is nice but man was the croissant greasy. Within a few minutes the grease soaked onto my counter(was in a paper bag). I'd be curious to try the original from NYC but at least now I know what the hypes all about.

You can find them at Swiss Bakery here in Vancouver...they call it the Frissant

Find out more about the original here...

Friday 2 August 2013

Aritzia Sale Find...

After my last post the next day Aritzia reduced the prices, it's now 50% - 70% off for the sale

Unfortunately I was too slow to act and the dress got snatched up...I'm rationalizing the loss with already owning two of the same dress

I did however find the black top, I decided to go for the Finnegan blouse as the neckline was more flattering on...

not much of a sale but I had a gift card burning a whole in my wallet that was begging to be used (thanks J & N!)

It's their "You snooze you loose sale" so get what you can while the gettings good!

some ideas...

Avenue A Sweater  (this would look super cute with leggings and worn off the shoulder)
Debutante Dress (similar to the dress I wore here)

and of course the Sabine dress I posted in my last post...if no red the mint is quite pretty