This Post Has No Title; Just Pictures and Some Narrative.

OK, I might have told a little teeny tiny porky pie in my last post. While it’s been pretty great having no obligations the last week, I am getting pretty god damn bored now, and I’m not sure I could continue to do nothing forever. Maybe just another few weeks?

On the other hand, I have accomplished quite a lot. For example;

• I watched an entire series of Britain’s Next Top Model in 2 days. It hasn’t improved my posing for my outfit photos, but was pretty entertaining for the first few hours.
• I ordered an online TEFL course in the knowledge that I will find myself in another aimless position when I’m recovering from ankle surgery in the coming months.
• I went to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, which was lovely. AND while I was there the big scary security man asked me where these shoes were from because they are very ‘unusual’. I animatedly explained that I got them in a supermarket back home.
• I also visited ModCloth to check out their San Francisco office and see some people there I was good friends with when I interned with them in Pittsburgh a few years ago. The place is bigger, better, and more stylish than ever!
• I got my first ever pedicure. Then I reminded myself why I’ve never had one before. I wriggled and giggled and the lovely Chinese technician looked at me like I was a bit of an a**hole. I have extremely ticklish feet.
• I also bought a new gorgeous floral skirt from Buffalo Exchange and these Toms wedges on sale, while I wandered around the Mission district.

And that, everyone, has been my riveting little life since we last spoke. This is the outfit I wore for the two latter adventures today, just a chilled, wandering around the shops kind of job. Some of my University friends bought me this skirt for my birthday a few years ago, and I always feel a bit like a fairy when I wear it.

Did you get the blog post title? Don’t judge me, but right now I am listening to Elton John, and while I was trying to think of something witty, ‘This Song Has No Title’ came on. Is it bad that I just admitted I’m an Elton John fan?!

Anyway, over and out. Thanks for getting this far! I trust everyone is having a splendid weekend?

Boots: Tesco, Skirt: H&M, Vest: an underground store in Korea, Cardigan: ASDA, Head Scarf: another underground store in Korea.

San Francisco Sailor.

Oh man. I suck at updating my blog. For real. I apologize to all you imaginary readers out there. But I have an excuse. What is it, you scream? I’ve been too busy having fun. It’s tough having too much fun. Exhausting. It’s sucked the life out of me. Good excuse, eh?

For two and a half weeks I have been exploring the stimulating city of San Francisco and the surrounding areas. Apart from the beating it’s had on my feet, wallet and head (an accident with a marble kitchen surface), I have been having an amazing, exciting, enthralling time. Titillating, almost. This week, though, I am slowing down a touch. Help puppy-sit for the mini-dachshund of my brother’s who recently slipped a disc and required spinal surgery. Spruce up my C.V. Drink too much tea. Read books. Things that I genuinely have never had the time to do before. This is the first time since I was 13 that I have been unemployed. The first time I haven’t had something to do. I’ve settled into it pretty quickly, and I think doing nothing suits me.

I took a stroll down to the water to snap my chilled nautical outfit for today. This over-sized shirt is one of my favourite lazy day looks, and I thought it only apt to be by the sea when shooting my sailor-inspired get-up. What do you wear on a lazy day in the house? What should I do with myself next?

Shirt: Old Navy, Shorts: Forever 21, Shoes: Tesco, Socks: Wonderplace, Neck Scarf: Official Aston Villa Store, Belt: Thrifted

Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair.

As predicted by my disorganized self, I have been so busy and excited the week I have spent in the glorious city of San Francisco so far that I have had not a single second to devote to my beloved blog. I wouldn’t normally post pictures of my holidays, but considering I’ll be here for a month, and what I’ve done so far boasts an array of enthralling activities, I have decided to let my little blog in on what I’ve been seeing. So far we have: dropped by a drag show, sauntered across the Golden Gates bridge, toured Sonoma wine country, stumbled upon a nudist beach, cast an eye over the California Redwoods, been locked up on Alcatraz, cruised on the world famous cable car, and explored the exciting Haight-Ashbury under the guidance of an extremely ‘far-out’ hippy-lady straight from the ’60s! The latter event involved hanging out where Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Grateful Dead and all those other magical musicians spent there time during the summer of love. San Francisco has been awesome so far. Much more to come! We are off to Lake Tahoe tomorrow…. let the fun continue!

Cord Ragdoll…

Well, my reverse culture shock still hasn’t settled. Course of action? To go to San Francisco for a month and see how they do it there. I am going down to the South of England today to stay with family, as I am flying from London tomorrow. Right now I am wearing another old number that I bought when I was at University. I first wore it to dress up as a rag doll for Halloween! It is super comfy, and is perfect for my day of ‘getting myself together’. I am frantically trying to pack, because I specialize in leaving everything until the last minute and now I’m freaking out. What do I need for a month in San Fran? Help!!

Dress: Fairground, Under-cardigan: River Island, Sandals: Shelly’s.

Couple of the Year- Who Wins? You Decide! The Shortlist…

Culture Shock…

Last week I made the huge transition of moving from my home in South Korea, and returning to my former home in the UK. I have been meaning to update on this earlier, but I had no idea how emotionally and physically draining it would be. Korea was my home for 12 months, and I have to admit, I got quite attached to it. I already miss my friends, who became my family. I already miss my students, who I saw everyday, always with a smile on their faces. I already miss the bright neon lights and the wonderful weirdness of a Korean market. I already miss our cute Korean apartment that was freezing in the winter and unbearably hot in the summer. I already miss my amazing boyfriend like crazy, who kept me sane and who is the kindest man I’ve ever met.

I have mixed feelings about change. On some levels I hate it, it’s so unsettling. On other levels I love it, I’m always striving toward it. What if? What if I want to go back in a few days? I mean, the cheese, the marmite, the crisps, the semi-skimmed milk, the roast dinner, it all tasted just as good, if not better, than before. I am already having a great time with my family. But life is just completely different. Everyone speaks English. Everything is much more expensive. Everyone seems ‘bigger’.

I love Korea. Fact. I will miss Korea. But I need to remember why I left. It was time. There are a million other amazing places in the world, and they are just waiting for me to explore them. If I find I can’t live without soju? Without allergy-inducing, unnecessary spice added to every meal? Without rice, rice wine, rice pizza? Well, then I guess I’ll just have to go right back. For now, I’m sorting out my life. I had a full M.O.T this week. Opticians, Doctors, Dentists and haircut. I’m becoming reacquainted with my old friends. My old life. And my old wardrobe! I have miraculously put on a ton of weight in the past year, and don’t fit into many of my old clothes. Tear. But I will get back into them.

This one is a dress I left in England for the year I was away. I was on skype to my boyfriend and he said ‘is that a new dress?!’ Everything feels new again, which is great! This was purchased from a vintage store as a summer dress, but considering it was raining when I took these pictures (hence the conservatory setting) I added a bottom layer, one of those short wrap around cardigans. And considering the weather wasn’t so nice, I added the tights and my warm wooly boots to make my outfit more ‘fall’-friendly. I wore this outfit on my way for a fun day catching up with old friends, and a fun day it turned certainly out to be!

Boots: Tesco, Tights: Primark, Cardigan: River Island, Dress: Pop Boutique.

Couple of the Week: Promise Between Lovers…

OK, I have been bad at updating my blog recently. I just had a huge change in my life, moving from a year in South Korea, back to my home in the UK. More on this to come. For now, I am just sharing my final ever Couple Wear post. Because people don’t do this kinda thing in England. Shocking, right? Anyway, still to come is a short list of the best matching outfits I’ve snapped over the past year. I want you to pick the best. Watch this space… and send wishes to help me get over my jetlag!

Couple of the Week- the 73ers.

As crazy as I think this trend is… I really am going to miss seeing it almost daily on the streets of Korea!

Couple of the Week- On a Gray Day.

Matching tees and sweat pants. Cute, huh? But is it your favourite?? x

Waiting Teal the Autumn Comes…

I moaned and moaned and moaned during winter. It was bloody freezing. I moaned and moaned and pleaded for the summer to grace me with its presence. I love the summer. Well, at least I thought I did. But then again, I’m from England, and we don’t really see a serious ‘summer’ there. Whenever I’ve been on holiday I always loved the heat. But then again, I only had to deal with it for 2 or 3 weeks at a time. Honestly, Korea, you need to turn down your humidity a bit. 90% humidity; it’s just not cool. Pun absolutely intended. I didn’t mean for the ‘shiny’ look on my pictures, but you gotta roll with the punches, you know? I have 2 working weeks in Korea left until I’ll be back in Rainchester (ahem, Manchester), at which point I’ll be wishing for the sun I’m sure…

Until then, when I’m not working, I shall wear all the pretty dresses I own that may provide a bit of coolness in this sticky weather. I love this teal colour. It’s just makes me so happy. I always preferred shorter dresses, just because I didn’t think I could pull off the longer length with my short frame and not so small tummy. This dress was a bargain though, so I gave it a chance. Also, it’s covering up the 20 + mosquito bites I have on my legs, so it has its uses. What do you think? Does the maxi-dress require height?

All of the clothes above were purchased in cheap stores in Korea that I don’t know the name of… so it’s kind of useless me telling you! If you live in Korea, I can take you there in the next 2 weeks! My bag was from Turkey, Sunglasses are from Ray-Bans, and my jewelery were all gifts.