Sunday, August 31, 2014

Zilin: Old Town

Hey everyone! :D 
So today, i've got a short post about a really underrated AND delicious restaurant in Old Town, Pasadena. (LA)
!: all the photos are actually taken on my phone because I didn't bring my camera to dinner. Sorry guys D: 

Zilin is this small place in Old Town that is TOO underrated. 
They serve asian-fusion style food, with american twists to traditional asian dishes.
I went with my friends, including blogger Bittersweet Present. Check out her blog too :) 
( http://thebittersweetpresent.blogspot.com) 

We had starters family style, and then ordered our own entrées.  

1.) Oxtail Chili Cheese Fries 
Delicious twist between mexican and chinese flavors. 
Gooey cheese melted all over, with spoonfuls of chili to top it off. 
Tender pieces of oxtail are under the fries.
Delicious fresh cut potato fries.
I especially like how there isn't alot of oil, and it's nice and big to share. 
Delicious starter; a favorite from all of us. 
We finished this entire dish between the four of us, of course. :) 
Rate: 9/10



2.) Ginger Noodles 

What can I say?
Delicious noodles with ginger sauce drizzle, and soft slices of pork. 
An egg cooked easy, placed ceremoniously on top. XD

Although I am no fan of ginger tastes myself, this dish was quite delicious.
The herbal taste wasn't too strong, and the sauces and meat really complimented the ginger.

Rate: 7/10



3.) Bulgogi Burger

So if you don't know what bulgogi is, its korean-spiced meat. 
The burger was made up of the bulgogi patty, bulgogi sauce, some type of slaw, and bell peppers. 
It came with a side of fries. 
I personally think the burger was a bit much, but that is merely my opinion.
It taste quite good, and the fries were delicious, but the burger is quite large and it is difficult to bite into it, and if you cut it it falls apart. Also, I think the sauce and the bell peppers gave the burger a bit too much of a sweet taste. Although some may like this, I'm a fan of savory myself. 
But I did enjoy it overall. I'm not too picky when it comes to my burgers. 

Rate 7.5/10



So this is quite a quick post, so please bear with me D:
Started school and the homework load is pouring in~ 

More blog posts in the future, and i'll try to keep the iPhone camera use to a minimum ^^"
I'm headed to Santa Monica soon with The Bittersweet Present and her sister. 
Maybe we'll both blog about it? :) 

 ❤ I hope you all have a great day~  

-Krispy 

 ❤

Thursday, August 21, 2014

❤ HUGE Haul! ❤


Hey friends! ^^ 
So I am BACK, after a LONG hiatus. 
During my leave, I managed to gather many adorable items that I now wish to share with you all! :) 
Lots of the following items are from URBAN OUTFITTERS

Fair warning: The price range is a little out there, and I also do not have the prices for all the items purchased. They are not hard to find. 


ITEM NUMBER ONE: Adorable Floral Dress from MINKPINK 

[ purchased at Urban Outfitters ] 


As you can see, there is a GORGEOUS lace bodice and beautiful floral patterns all around the dress.


The waist is form-fit, and really ISN'T stretchy, which is one thing I do not like about it. But besides that, it is very comfortable. 


It reaches about mid-thigh, which is perfect for hot days and dinner dates. The solar of the dress is a classy ebony color, with bright and beautiful flower patterns all over the dress, providing a very beautiful contrast of colors and moods. 



There is a zipper down one side and also the back. As I said, it is a form-fitting dress, so it is pretty tight around the waist and the chest. The zipper works very fluidly and I have no problems with it.


The front of the dress, (where the heart line is), is dressed in a gorgeous lace. The only problem I had with the lace was that I thought maybe it looked too much like a nightie to wear out, but once you put on the dress it isn't as noticeable and actually provides a pretty classy look. 
The straps are quite thin, but surprisingly do not slip off the shoulder. (BIG PET PEEVE OF MINE.)
With a black or dark bra, it would be pretty much unnoticeable. :)


{ I LOVE PHOTOGRAPHING LACE. }

ITEM NUMBER TWO: Cute Summer Dress from KIMCHI BLUE 
[ purchased at Urban Outfitters ] 

First of all, look how ADORABLE the back of this dress is! 
It's old-fashioned and beautiful - no zippers, just tie it into a lovely bow. 
(It solves the problem of zippers being too tight after a big meal.)
The criss-cross pattern appeals to me a lot. You don't see that very often nowadays. 


The bottom is light and ruffly~ very comfortable and there is no chance of overheating. 
Great for summer parties, but with a cardigan and tights it could be worn in the winter months. 


The straps are beautiful, and are made up of carefully sewn flower patterns. 
Although flimsy looking, very secure. No problems with slipping off the shoulders. 

The waist isn't tight, and is VERY comfortable. 


The front of the dress is very ~ innocent. That is all I can describe it as. It doesn't dip low, and its round and cute. Like a children's dress, but a bit more mature. :) 
The pattern is very adorable and cutesy, with little colorful flowers all over, and a cute dark navy color for the majority of it. 



ITEM NUMBER THREE: Classy Tight Dress from TOPSHOP 
[ purchased from TOPSHOP at The Americana ] 


I LOVE this dress! 
It is REALLY different from what I usually wear, but it is truly gorgeous! 


The front and pattern are very simple, and its very beautifully collared. 


The fabric is very comfortable, (and actually pretty warm), and I never have problems with itches. 


It is VERY form fitting, with very stretchy material. It fits nicely around my body, and makes me look curvier than I usually look in dresses. I like it! It's a new change of fashion for me. It's very nice for a fancy dinner party, and with a nice blazer or cardigan I could change this whole look.


The pattern is very modern, and the material allows it to be okay for all the different types of weather! Seriously, GORGEOUS pattern, yet very simple. 

ITEM NUMBER FOUR: Comfy Cardigan from KIMCHI BLUE
[ purchased at Urban Outfitters ] 

THIS ONE IS MY FAVORITE OF EVERYTHING. 
This adorable cardigan is literally all i look for in life. 


GORGEOUS knitted pattern. 
Warm, casual, and comfortable. 


Beautiful grey color that could go with near EVERYTHING, and gives many outfits a casual and comfortable touch. Although it looks heavy, it is NOT. 




Big old pockets on the side, and big adorable buttons to close it if theres a nip in the air.


LOOK HOW COMFORTABLE IT LOOKS. LOOK. 
I wear this with nearly every outfit I have. It puts a cute casual twist on near anything, and it makes me so happy this exists. Very thick, and will SURELY work in the winter. 





I love this cardigan so much. It means so much to me. I feel emotional. 

EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A CARDIGAN LIKE THIS. 

ITEM NUMBER FIVE: Floral Summer Crop-Top from kucca couture 


I LOVE this crop, but boy is it flimsy. 
Surprisingly, the straps don't fall all over the place, but it sure is confusing getting all the straps into the right position when putting it on. *phew* 


The front is very simple, and again, FLORAL. Very floral. I like floral. 
The pattern is again, simple, and covers the entirety of the top, except for the lace straps. 


The bottom is loose, and flows around my stomach. Crops are GREAT for the summer, paired with a pair of high-waisted shorts. California is the place to be for this.


The lace is gorgeous. Although it is quite see-through, it's still real pretty and I can learn to deal with the bad-coverage.
I usually wear a cardigan over it anyways. I'm not one to show too much skin in my back. ^^






As you can see... 
$$$$$$$ mucho moneys. 


look at all those straps... boy is it a trap. 

ITEM NUMBER SIX: Black High-Waisted Shorts from BDG 
[ purchased at Urban Outfitters ]


Not much to say about these pants. Black, high-waisted, comfortable, and go with ALOT of my clothes. 



actual working pockets. wow. 



ITEM NUMBER SEVEN: Striped T-shirt from MOUCHETTE 
[ purchased at Urban Outfitters ]



This shirt is extremely comfortable. like, i would SLEEP in this. 
The ONLY con I have is that the shirt is a little wide for me. the sleeves sometimes slip off my shoulders, but it doesn't bug me too much. 




The fabric is extremely airy and comfortable, and lets me feel unconstricted during my large- *ahem*... meals. 
Very high quality~


ON TO ACCESSORIES. 

ITEM NUMBER EIGHT: Cute Beanie from ??? 
[ purchased from Urban Outfitters... don't know the brand. hm. ]


Not much to say about this either. It's just an adorable little beanie that I can wear anytime. 
(especially during bad hair days.) 




Comfortable and thick fabric, and the color matches a lot of other colors. Its a really nice cherry on top of a lovely outfit. Casual, warm, and comfortable. 


Not TOO pricey, this one. thank bajeebas. 

MAKEUP. 

ITEM NUMBER NINE: Precious Minerals ANY CUSHION from ETUDE HOUSE 
[ purchased on Yesstyle.com ]



Good buy. Can't say much about it now, but i'll be sure to write a review once i use it more. 





Very adorable packaging. But what more do you expect from ETUDE HOUSE? :) 
My favorite Korean Makeup brand is my favorite for a reason.   



Comes with a cute little cushion of makeup, as well as a puff to apply it. 
I got the darkest shade, HONEY BEIGE, because my skin tone is a bit darker after the summer. 




I will be SURE to do a better review on this item in the future. 
So far I like it! Not too much fragrance, and the color tint isn't heavy or overbearing. Application is pretty even, and it actually cools the skin. 

ITEM NUMBER TEN: Beyonce CD from COMIC BOOK STORE in BOSTON 









Honestly, all I can say is this: if you don't like Beyonce, don't talk to me. 
SHE IS MY QUEEN ALWAYS.  


[ WARNING: NERDY THINGS AHEAD ] 
Here is where the nerdy items I bought come to light. 
NEVER JUDGE, ONLY EMBRACE. 

ITEM NUMBER ELEVEN: Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag EDWARD POP! figurine from COMICBSB


Okay honestly I already have Ezio and Connor so this isn't a surprise. 
Assassin's Creed is my ALL-TIME favorite Video Game series :) 

ITEM NUMBER TWELVE: Feeling posters from COMICBSB 
Posters of my two favorite things. 




If you didn't know, FRIENDS is my favorite TV show of all time.
 I have the 10 SEASON DVD BOX SET for pete's sake. 


And then the baes. 
BVB is one of my favorite bands~ beautiful men T ^ T 


ITEM NUMBER THIRTEEN: 
F - R - I - E - N - D - S 10 SEASON DVD Box Set from Amazon

Point proven.





*DROOLS* 


ITEM NUMBER FOURTEEN: 
Roger Williams college gear from RWU Barns&Noble CAMPUS STORE



Went to the campus for camp. Decided to buy these as... useful memorabilia. 
( college gear is $$$$ ) 

ITEM NUMBER FIFTEEN: SKIN food Aloe Pack from SKIN food STORE

My sister and my dad actually bought this as a welcome-back gift. 
They don't know the first thing about Korean skin care, and that is why I was so tucked by the effort. This was the only SKIN food mask I didn't have! How great are they, huh? c: 




Can't wait to try it out~ 
Aloe is very soothing for the skin, and my skin is not cooperating with me right now. 
I'll do a full review on it soon, along with a few other products I recently purchased. :) 





I need my skin to be soothed. 

ITEM NUMBER SIXTEEN: Kpop socks from ... my cousin? 



Cute socks of some baes. Not much to say. soft and awesome. 



Alright guys, this blogpost took me over two hours. :) 
But I owe it to you guys~ it's been too long. 
I hope you guys enjoyed my post! :D More to come in the future~ lots of recipes and reviews. 
Persevere! 

I really appreciate the support and reads i've been getting on my blog. Lots of things are changing, and getting better, and I just want to do my best to provide the best of the best for you guys, as my precious readers. As you may have noticed, I have a CANON T5i now, which will allow me to take beautiful HD photos, and give my blog a prettier, more defined look. I was also thinking about redesigning the blog when I find time. 
The school year is going to begin soon, but even so, I will always be here to post for you all. This blog is very important to me, and every time I buy something, I think of sharing it here. 
I have many fun and amazing things to share in the future~ I am so excited to run into the future with you all! :) 
You guys make me so happy, and it puts a smile on my face everyday knowing I have a place to belong. 

I love you guys so much, 

-Krispy  


(BONUS)

my family got me this balloon~  
Adorable, so I thought i'd share. 


  I REALLY LOVE YOU GUYS!  
I'm back with a new heart, a new mind, and a refreshed body. 
I am ready to dedicate. 


❤