Korean arm covers

A common trend in Korea- arm covers.


Why? Because unlike the favored tan look in the states, Koreans don't really like to get dark. The whiter and "milkier" they look, the better. 


Anthony bought a couple packs to help protect his arm from further sunburning (as you can see in the first picture.). These can be bought almost anywhere and for super cheap. I think he paid 50 cents to a dollar for his pair. 


 At first it looks a little weird and appears that it would be hot wearing it all day, or even uncomfortable. But he says it actually feels cool on his arm and really does help from further burning. You'll also see many of bus and taxi ajusshis wearing these so that their driver's arm don't turn out darker than the other. Pretty clever....

Korea so far- My week in a snap

 These pants I tried on at the Loft were so comfortable. I pictured myself all snuggled on the airplane ride to Korea in comfort and "style," until my friend exclaimed that they looked a lot like over priced ajima pants. It's safe to say that I saved her and everybody else what ever embarrassment I might have caused by wearing these out and about. The mannequin pulled them off pretty well, so I thought I could too. What do you think?

Polham. Hadn't heard of this brand until I came here. That could also be because it's a Korean brand based out of Korea, but trying  (in my opinion) to market as a western brand. I mean, have you seen the models they use on their advertisement and website? Resembles and reminds me a lot like Abercrombie & Fitch mixed with some Ralph Lauren. Anywho, Anthony and I were given these two Polham (couple) tees as a gift from our good friend, Geonwoo. Yay! Finally, our first official couple tee set. And just as I was starting to think we weren't blending in enough. 

I like to paperer myself every now and then. These are perfect for those hot and humid days that gets my face all puffy and red.. I buy every kind there are, not that I think they have any affect on me. They just feel cool and relaxing.

 Younmi was so sweet and gave me this cute little pig wrist support. She must know how attached I am to the computer.

Had some lip smacking jajamyun for lunch. 

A roll of kimbap on the go. I can't express enough just how much I love the fact that Korea has food around every street corner.

View from the hotel room.

In search of a nice coat

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So far, no luck in finding a cute warm coat for winter in stores. Now I'm left with surfing online. The only thing I hate about that is that there's no way to know how the material will feel, fit, or look on your body. You just have to take that chance and hope it's just as good looking as the models make it.

Sweater Love

I love how comfortable over sized sweaters feel. If I could thats what I would wear all fall/winter season long. Sometimes though I have to switch it up because then people start to suspect that I'm hiding a baby bump or something. Ha. I ordered the first 3 sweaters on Yesstyle. I swear, I spend hours on that site....geez. So many things to look at and their models are so pretty and make the clothes so much better. They're having a korean fashion sale until October 31st. Not that I got a steal deal but between 10-20% wasn't bad either. These were too cute to pass up.

Nana

 Stunning photos of After School's Nana for Allure Korea magazine.

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White Whispers

Today is Monday. This day always seems to be the quietest of all days during the week. I use Mondays to unwind from the weekend, prepare for the following days, and get focused for upcoming work projects. Sometimes I take advantage of this day and do all my shopping. The mall/stores always seems to be the emptiest, but great for finding the picks through the nicely organized racks. No hectic rush, no long lines at the cash registers, and plenty of parking spots.

Mr. Rabbit

Out and About (pt 2)

The hotel we stayed at was stratigically picked out due to the fact that it was in the heart of the Times Square shopping district. We knew we didn't want to venture off too far into Seoul so this this was just the right place. We had the mall to do some intense window shopping and then after we got to stroll the alley markets. I found this really cute bow hairpin that I swear I wore everyday with everything no matter if it went together well or not. :P

I liked how most of the department stores paired their shirts as couple tees. If there was a men's shirt Anthony liked the matching girlfriend shirt was hanging right next to it for the sales representative to try to push it on to me for purchase. One thing I liked about the Korean shirts was that many of them had cute little ramblings on them. I couldn't resist and had to snag some up.

After every meal it seems we had to stop and get coffee. I liked how the shops offer an alternative to white sugar by offering brown sugar, honey, sugar rocks, or sugar water. So many choices.....How sweet can I go? :)