black magic

Infinite yays for being on vacation until next Wednesday. I used today to experiment with my nails, thus the end result. It was super easy, even for someone like me, who still has some trouble keeping 'em kempt and staying in the lines. 

I painted my nails with Sephora by OPI's Don't Feed the Hand Models first, let it dry for about half an hour, and placed a piece of Scotch tape diagonally, covering the bottom half. Holy long sentence. I then used two coats of OPI's Black Onyx followed by Seche Vite's Top Coat... to top it all off. 

photo collective (part un)

Images found from various Tumblrs. 

black & blue

(Urban Outfitters fur collar, Urban Outfitters lace top, H&M skirt, Aldo boots, Express ring)

I wish I wasn't so awkward at taking pictures. Note to self: practice more! Also, I don't think I really have old lady fingers irl...

I wore this on Saturday night after spending the day in bed, napping and relishing in guilty pleasures, like Jersey Shore. Some friends decided to meet in Hongdae, where we jammed to a nostalgic playlist at Brand Nu (known for playing hip-hop classics), danced at Zen III, and somehow made our way down a sketchy alley to Club 500. I wish I had gotten more pictures of it because that place was modeled after a cave... a dubstep cave, in which there was approximately one girl per every five guys. 

Regardless, I think my dance-bug is back. 

I can make it better

I'm home sick with a headache and nausea, thus Friday night antics will have to go on without me. I'm spending the night in with a few movies on my to-watch list, like Another Year and Terri. And since I'm currently solo in my apartment, that is until the boyf comes home from work slash dinner... I have this playlist to keep me in good company. 


Happy 설날 weekend, everyone!

1. Mayer Hawthorne - A Long Time
2. Sam Cooke - Chain Gang
3. jj - My Way
4. Neon Indian - Polish Girl
5. Pnau - Baby (Breakbot Remix)
6. The Whispers - I Can Make It Better
7. El Perro Del Mar - Change of Heart (Rakamonie Remix)
8. Germany Germany - Symmetry
9. Chromeo - J'ai Claque La Porte

a new sky

(ASOS scarf, Topshop lace top, American Apparel chiffon skirt, charcoal grey sweater tights, ASOS boots, vintage bracelet)

The big bracelet was one of the last things I bought right before I left for Korea. A friend introduced me to Vintage Underground in Wicker Park, Chicago, where we spent the longest time perusing through their colossal assortment in jewelry. I don't really own much jewelry to begin with, though most of what I have are statement pieces that I couldn't live without. And I think this one is one of my favorites. 

daily routine

My go-to natural look for days when I don't want to feel caked up in makeup (which always reminds me of Mickey Avalon, sadly). 


Make Up Forever Face & Body Foundation
Korres Lip Butter in Mango
Clinique Brush-On Cream Liner in True Black
Nars Orgasm/Laguna Duo
MAC Powersurge Eye Kohl
Sephora Flashy Liner in Deep Black
MAC Plush Lash Mascara
DiorShow Lash Plumping Serum

out there on the ice

(Korean boutique coat and dress, hat from street vendor, NastyGal velvet leggings, Urban Outfitters fur collar, TopShop satchel)

Hi, I'm Tiffany and I like to pose awkwardly in photos to showcase my superb skating skills. 

The boyf and I headed into Seoul yesterday night to partake in some late night ice-skating. Let's just say that there was a layer of snow covering the rink and the blades on our skates were the opposite of sharp. But 'twas fun doing laps and jamming to some KPop hits... never mind the fact that little kids were showing me up. 

We ended the night in Hongdae where some way classy street drinking took place. Note: the bottle of soju, the can of beer, and the bottle of cider for chasing purposes. I'm going to miss getting a cheap buzz for $1; it's like my Korean FourLoko.