–La Dama Claw Cuff Giveaway–ENDED!
December 19, 2011 - 75 comments
just follow La Dama on Facebook and Twitter to win a chance at getting a silver or gold claw cuff!!!!! Contest ends Dec 26th, 2011
acclimating
December 12, 2011 - 58 comments
ok! so week one is over in beijing. I have to say that despite the bone-chilling cold, I like Beijing much more in the winter. There are less people on the roads and the city feels a little less polluted. Plus coming from a cold place, i find myself acclimating much easier to this than the the almost 50 degree weather of the summer.
tropical
December 3, 2011 - 86 comments
i’m heading back to beijing this coming Monday…it’s so weird. 2 months. what seemed originally like eternity has turned into a second. a flicker, really. i’ve just had enough time to go see all my good friends and eat as much fresh food as I can. As much as I’m looking forward to returning, I’m a little weary of the pollution/lack of edible food/language barrier. but alas, if something isn’t challenging, it’s not worth doing, right?
oh yes i did…
November 29, 2011 - 31 comments
blooms
November 25, 2011 - 57 comments
i’m feeling sorta romantic lately…fancied something pretty and floral. this zara blouse fits the bill and has the most perfect little collar. wearing Zara blouse (similar one on ASOS), vintage leather pants, Michael Kors watch, La Dama silver claw
also new things in my web blog shop!
koolaid
November 21, 2011 - 85 comments
i love this mohair aqua koolaid sweater i got from H&M. it sheds everywhere like crazy but has the coolest color gradient (in sweater form) i’ve seen in a long time. so pretty. i’m really into bluey-green colors right now. i have a dress and another sweater that are both in this spectrum.
hard lines
November 18, 2011 - 61 comments
winter is upon us in vancouver! i love the cold here. it’s so crisp and refreshing, definitely what i need after six months living in polluted beijing. speaking of which, i’m heading back! i’ll be on a plane december 5th. i’m excited. for everything. my bf and i are heading to france for christmas and new years to visit friends and family. yes. new years eve in paris. somehow things just always work out don’t they? in the most unexpected ways.
tu es ma vie
November 10, 2011 - 72 comments
i love this suit. one of the bonuses of living in asia is everything is made small. sometimes in north america i have a hard time finding the right sizes, but in china the ‘free size’ is my size–so woo hoo. i’m really digging prints right now. i used to love everything print. then i hated it. now i’m totally loving it again. i may even be compelled to buy a few pieces from versace’s collaboration with h&m. it has that awesome tropical feeling i totally wanna channel a la altuzarra’s spring 2012 show
my face ritual
November 7, 2011 - 19 comments
1. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant: the texture is like a fine powder that you mix with water and then lather into face. the results are pretty amazing. Skin is softer, brighter. I use this few times a week depending on how i feel.
2. Cerve Face Wash: this i bought on a whim. it’s dermatologist recommended and is similar to Cetaphil. this product is meant to keep moisture in, which is great for winter. scent free and hypoallergenic
3. Cerve Face Cream: this cream is light but full of moisture. it contains hyaluronic acid, which gives your skin a bit of a glow. very easy to apply make up over as it absorbs super quickly. again, scent free and hypoallergenic
4. SKII Facial Treatment Essence: this has got to be SKIIs most famous product. think la mer famous. this isn’t a toner, so i dab some onto my fingers (not a pad) and ‘tap’ into my skin. to be used under skin cream. i use this during the day.
5. Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair: another famous serum. this isn’t anti-aging so much as preservation. it smells really herbally and is thick, but absorbs quickly, leaving no film behind. i use this every night. it feels amazing.
6. Dermalogica Intensive Eye Cream : the eye is such a delicate area. i think most eye creams function the same. i like dermalogica because it absorbs quickly and is scent-free.
7. Neutrogena Daily Sunscreen SPF45: medium weight cream that absorbs well. i wear a light amount of this over my Cerve cream
8. St. Ives Apricot Scrub: best $4 dollar scrub you can buy. i’ve been using this since i was 12 and apply it maybe 1-3 times a week depending on how my skin looks. ideally use it after the steam room when pores are wide open
slicked
October 28, 2011 - 62 comments
my favorite new coat. wool + leather? equals subtle perfection. this is totally what i’m about right now. super simple items that have big impact.
