Travel Post: Thanksgiving in Germany

Hellooooo....long time no talk! Hope everyone's doing fabulous and ready to kick off the holiday season! I know this post of Germany is a little late but it took me so long to sort through our photos, and I'm super excited to share my experience of this wonderful trip!

Travel Post: The Maine Half-Marathon Adventure

Hi everyone, happy Tuesday! Hope you are having an awesome week! I recently took a road trip to Portland, Maine, for a fun weekend. This trip was initially planned just to enjoy the fall foliage and to eat fresh lobsters by the harbor. As it turned out, the Maine half & full marathon fell on the same weekend I was hoping to go. So I thought, why not....let's run a half marathon! ;P It has been quite a few years since my last marathon and this half would be a great way to get back into doing some long distance.

Bringing Back '90s Denim Skirt in Atlanta

Hi everyone, happy Thursday! I recently went to Atlanta and fell in love with this beautiful city. From the endless green canopy that covers the entire metropolis to the hearty southern food and generous southern hospitality, Atlanta really has a lot to offer an enthusiastic traveler. The weather there was similar to New York, pretty hot and humid at the moment, so I packed easy summer outfits that are versatile enough to wear to dinners at night. I particularly adore this cute denim skirt I picked up during the recent Nordstrom sale with that '90s vibe. 

Top: Joe Fresh (similar); Bottom: Topshop; Earrings: BaubleBar (similar); Sunglasses: Quay Australia; Bag: Rebecca Minkoff; Shoes: J.Crew (similar, similar)

Cancun Getaway

Hi everyone, happy Wednesday! Hope you are having an awesome week. I recently returned from an early summer Cancun getaway and thought I would share some happy snaps. We've been having terrible weather in New York the last couple of days; rain, rain go away, take me back to Cancun!

Bella Italia!

Hi everyone, hope you are having a great day! This post is kinda long overdue but I wanted to share my Italy trip during Thanksgiving with you all. Although this is not the first time I've been to Italy, I still loved every part of the trip and discovered many new things. I think Italy is a country that ages beautifully and graciously with time. Whether you are a cultural enthusiast, a world traveler, a devoted catholic, an art appreciator, a fashionista or a food lover, you will be sure to love everything Italy has to offer ;)

St.Peter's Basilica

Travel Highlights: Shanghai & Beijing

Hi everyone, hope you are having a great week! I'm back from my two-week Asia trip and I can't wait to share all the things I found and loved. I had such an amazing time with my family and friends, exploring all the places I have and have never been to, climbed one of the seven wonders of the world, got plenty of shopping done, and of course indulged on some of my favorite foods that I grew up with :)

Happy Australia Day :)

Hello everyone, happy Wednesday! :) If you are somewhere cold, I hope you are staying warm and dry; if you are currently enjoying the summer sunshine (like my Aussie friends), I am super envious, hope you are making the most out of your summer! Today's post is going to be a dedication to Australia. Many of you may know that Australia day is coming up on Jan 26 (this Sunday). This is an annual national celebration that marks the anniversary of the First Fleet of British Ships arriving in 1788 at Sydney Cove. I thought today's post would be the perfect time to share with you some of the Melbourne photos we took during my recent trip back home, and give you a small taste of one of the most livable cities in the world :)

Flinders Street Station, Melbourne

Barcelona Highlights

Hi everyone, happy Thursday! Hope you are having a fabulous week! Since getting back from Barcelona, we've already had two snow falls. I guess there is no turning back, winter is really here. As promised, this post is dedicated to Barcelona, a beautiful city filled with rich history, captivating architectural structures, mouth-watering culinary creations and fascinating cultural conventions. If you have never been, I highly recommend a visit and experience everything Barcelona has to offer!

Plaid Fun in Chicago

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a fabulous Thursday! I spent the past weekend in Chicago, a city that I love fondly. When I was in college, I went on an exchange program to study at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. Although it was only a short semester, I really enjoyed every moment of this unique and invaluable experience. I used to drive up to Chicago every now and then to spend the weekend there.  Years later it's easy to tell that this beautiful city never lost any of  its charm. I like to think of visiting Chicago as catching up with an old friend that I haven't seen in years. It's familiar and comforting, just like the good old times, as if nothing's changed :) 

Top: Forever 21 (similar, similar);  Blazer: Zara; Shorts: Topshop (similar); Necklace: BaubleBar;

Bag: Lauren Ralph Lauren (similar); Shoes: Zara (similar)

Rockaway Beach Getaway

Hi everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful long weekend and are recharged for the week ahead. I went away to Rockaway beach over the weekend for a little getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city. Some times it's just nice to be able to take a break, free your mind and get away on a little adventure :)

Boston in a Day: The Freedom Trail

Guest post by TS

Hi everyone! Charlo and I recently went to Boston where she was busy saving the fashion world, one stylish piece of jewelry at a time ;).  I on the other hand, took this opportunity to take what I like to call a photo safari in Boston; an attempt to capture the people, architecture and landscapes of a place...the only question was, where to start?  I discovered The Freedom Trail, a 2.5 mile (~4km), brick-lined walk that takes you through some of the most important points of the American Revolution.

Memories of Zurich & Luzern

Hi everyone! Happy Monday! Hope you all had a fabulous weekend and are now ready for a productive week ahead! I was sorting through my photos from Zurich and Luzern (or Lucerne) and thought I'd share some of my favorite snaps and moments with you. I love Europe. I think he is such a beautiful story teller, one that captivates your attention every step of the way :)

Spring Forward!

Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! Hope you are having a fabulous day so far! I know Spring is meant to be on its way but this was definitely not the case for Zurich. I was in Switzerland for a few days over the weekend and the weather was COLD.....brrrrr. Luckily, I had great company and there were also moments of sunshine that really made my day. Zurich is such a clean city, everything runs with great precision and efficiency. While over there, I did notice how dark most people dressed. So, I decided instead to put on a bright spring outfit from my suitcase. After all, we must look forward to the new season! :)

Sweater: Loft (similar); Jacket: Banana Republic (white here, other green colored jackets here & here); Pants: Gap; Ear muffs: Uniqlo (similar here);  Scarf: FCUK (other great prints here & here); Bag: Mulberry (similar); Shoes: Loft (similar, similar)

Beautiful Start to 2013 @ Pangkor Laut Resort

Hi everyone! Happy 2013!!! I hope you all had a fantastic start to 2013 and that your year will be filled with happiness, good health and good company! Apologies for delayed posting over the holiday period. Hubby and I just returned from our big family reunion in Malaysia. It was just wonderful to get away to somewhere warm, soak up the tropical sun and enjoy the much needed dose of family love. We didn't get to celebrate Christmas with our families in Australia, but this trip sure made up for it =)

Pangkor Laut Resort