happy Christmas

American Apparel Polka Dot Chiffon Oversized Button Up, Circus Dot

American Apparel Sweater Knit Pencil Skirt, Navy

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

Ouidad Expert Curl Kit

Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer

Too Faced Shadow Insurance

Clinique Chubby Stick

Nail Tek II

My first Christmas away from home was a success. A group of fellow expats rounded together for a potluck dinner in Anyang on Christmas Eve, complete with a Secret Santa. The night ended with a couple go's at Charades and a collection of empty wine slash soju bottles. 

The boyf and I spent Christmas alone in the apartment, opening presents and running last-minute errands to bag breakfast treats and ingredients for our meal, which consisted of spaghetti carbonara and herb chicken. I also swayed him to watch While You Were Sleeping with me... a Sandra Bullock holiday classic, of course. I was glad to Skype with my brother and to see his reaction as he opened his gift from me... a personalized Taylor Swift mug that read, "Kevin Rocks!" 

Hope everyone else is having a fab time celebrating the holiday :) 

for reverend green

(Zara polka dot top, ASOS scarf, River Island herringbone skirt, Aldo boots)

I couldn't help but snag something for myself while out Christmas shopping this past weekend. 'Tis the season of giving, right? I have such a fixation with polka dots; I need to find a new love, as this one should be retired. 

My students made me cards/posters filled with holiday warmth and cheer. I'm going to miss this a ton when I become State-bound in March, for it's the little things that make you feel truly appreciated. Part of me wishes I could stow all of them away in a magical Barney bag of some sort and take them with me. If anyone knows where I can get my hands on one, email me stat :)

white winter hymnal

9 days before Christmas and I've failed to complete my gift shopping. I'm not really one to be all joy to the world this time of year, but hearing all the holiday songs playing in Myeongdong yesterday took me back to working in retail where they trumpeted Christmas tunes immediately after Halloween. Thus, my attempt to lift me from my Scrooge-like mentality. 

1. The Killers - A Great Big Sled

2. Low - Just Like Christmas

3. Leighton Meester - Christmas (Baby, Please Come Home)

4. Madonna - Holiday

5. Coconut Records - It's Christmas

6. Best Coast/Wavves - Got Something For You

7. Beach House - I Do Not Care For the Winter Sun'

8. The Raveonettes - The Christmas Song

9. Summer Camp - Christmas Wrapping