Baby Steps to Jo Malone

I was in Toronto for “The Big” exhibition at ROM. As usual, I made a detour to Holt Renfrew.

After trying all the flats and heels, wondering around all the new collections, spending more money than I expected, I was leaving. But, I ended at the counter of Jo Malone. 

Soft touch of Feather

Feather has been one of the fashion symbols for a while. We have seen feminine pieces with an integration of feathers in the last several seasons. This season, feather is still in the mainstream, however, with a focus on modern, innovative, and aggressive images.

Aurelie Bidermann: Gold-dipped feather necklace and earrings. Aurelie Bidermann is a French artist, currently residing in Paris, who defines herself as “a dreamer, a traveller, and a lover”. This self-written bio explains these gorgeous pieces - made from real swan feathers by dipping in gold. This will be a nice story to share among besties. Although they are bohemian, I suggest to go with something straight and plain to exaggerate the sense of luxury.

A Moment of Shoes

As a shoe freak, I only bought one pair of shoes in Europe due to my small feet. There were two pairs of pumps I’m still craving for. One from Emporio Armani, the other from Miu Miu. The smallest size is EU35 in Spain, France and Italy. 

I bought a pair of sneakers from Salvatore Ferragamo thanks to the fur lining. Comparing to the famous Ferragamo heals, this pair doesn’t look very Ferragamo unless you zoom in at the velcro ankle strap. The grey opal color will go with any color or jeans or leggings during winter time. 

The Color Run 2013.08.17

I have been excited about this even before I left to Europe. It's London's first Color Run ever in history. This is so far my happiest & most unexpected 5k. Hope you will be back next year. I should volunteer for the yellow section!

Here is the website: The Color Run - London

Thank you for all "Dyed Awesome" members: Flora, Natasha and Kristina. (Picture stole from Flora's facebook)

Toledo, Day 4, Spain

Toledo, locating in central Spain, is only 70 km south of Madrid. We planned to stay at Westin Hotel in Madrid for three days. Thus, Toledo can only be a one-day-stop-by, unfair for this “City of the Three Cultures”: Christian, Muslim and Jewish mixture.

Cordoba, 1/2 Day 3, Spain

We booked Eurostar for our stay in Cordoba. For free parking, you just need to drive all the way down the hill and pass the bridge. There’s a big park with lots of cars parking on both sides.

More in Granada

Granada is my favourite place in Spain. So I would like to show my pictures taken in Granada.

~ A unique store with all sorts of lighting pieces.

~ I wish I'm the owner of this vintage suitcase.

Gibraltar + Malaga + Granada, Day 2 & 1/2 Day 3, Spain

Leaving the beautiful and exotic Sevilla, we are heading to Granada, and making a detour to Gibraltar.

P.S.: Above picture was taken with CASIO EXILIM camera. I think it's TR10. My mum said would get me the last version, TR15, later! LOL ^-^

Sevilla, Spain - Day 1

My first city of this 21-day Europe trip is Sevilla, the capital and largest city in Andalusia. Sevilla was founded as the Roman city of Hispalis after the Muslim conquest in 712. After the discovery of Americas, Sevilla became one of the economic centers of the Spanish Empire since it was one major port for trans-oceanic trade.

With the jet lag and my missing luggage, I was not geared up for this beautiful South Spain city.