backyard shenanigans.

American Apparel Boucle Shawl Cardigan | NastyGal Crop Top | Zara Boyfriend Jeans | Topshop Slip Ons | House of Harlow Bangle
Photo Credit: Vincent Wong

I miss summer, but to be honest I can't wait for Fall.
Not so cold that I want to go into hiding. But cool enough so I can layer up :)

Best cardigan ever purchased by far, this American Apparel Boucle Shawl Cardigan.
I was lucky enough to buy this when Groupon had that awesome $40 for $80 spending deal. What a steal!
I totally brought this up like it's a Fall item, but really I wear it all year round. It's the perfect thickness so you don't feel suffocated, but it has this length so you have coverage in case you get attacked by the wind :)

Insanely excited for yet another trip to New York this week.
Business trip, of course, but I really can't stay away from 5th Ave.

Keep your eyes out for my NYC Photo Diary.

business as usual.

NastyGal Crop Top | Zara Skort | H&M Wool Coat | Louis Vuitton Monceau BB Bag | ASOS Chelsea Ankle Boots

Photo Credit: Vincent Wong

I have to say I've never been one to feel too lonely. 

Even when I'm on business trips, I love walking around the city by myself:)

But my first night in Chicago, was actually the first time I'd ever eaten dinner alone. I don't mean eating instant noodles at home 'alone'; I mean eating at a restaurant 'alone'. 

I'm sure this isn't a big deal by any means, but it was a life experience for me.

I walked into Avec, a restaurant I scoped out for some fine eats, hoping to just slip in at the bar. Obviously on a Friday night the place was packed. Luckily, arrangements for a 'Party of 1' could easily be made. They promptly seated me at the end bar about a few centimetres away from where the hostess was standing. No complaints; at least I didn't have to wait an hour like everyone else.

So I sat there with basically just my tiny Monceau BB bag as my only companion. 

I scoured the menu while diligently looking around and texting my best friend. I'm not going to say I almost hyperventilated, but the dude next to me totally gave me a wierd look. 

You see, when you're a middle-aged man dining at the bar alone, people probably stare at you and think 'Hm, that guy's on business'. When they see a girl, like me, who looks like she isn't even legal to drink, they think 'wow, she must be a loner'. Okay, may be not.

But it definitely wasn't the most comfortable feeling in the world until I got lost in the food. Literally the best dates, chorizo-stuffed medjool dates to be exact, I've ever had in my life #mindblown. 

And a drink or two didn't hurt.

Yup, just another adventure.