New Gap logo is yikes&LOL (offer included)

New Gap logo is yikes&LOL (offer included)

The Saturday, Oct 9th Only 40% off @ Ricki’s*

I just spotted that Ricki's is offering 40% off one regularly priced item both in stores and online.
This coupon is only valid on Saturday, October 9, 2010.
Buying online: simply enough, there is no need of using a coupon code when purchasing online, it will automatically take 40% off on the highest priced regular priced item in your shopping cart. To make the deal even sweater, you can put the coupon code FIVESHIP to get $5 ground shipping.

Click HERE to shop Rickis online
Visiting the store: you will need to bring in a printable coupon to get 40% off on a regular on item in store.
Click Here to print 40% off coupon
Here for store location across Canada

I saw bargain moose posted the same shout-out for the fashion that works.

count my Thursday blessings

count my Thursday blessings

The LBD store on main summer clearance sale

my purchase, C Lace top from LBD store

bling it up with my handmade brooch

Today, my neighborhood, main street was blocked for one of the street fairs again. I just LOVE it when that happens. The idea of being able to roam, chalk, salsa or just sit in the middle of the street is just liberating. One of the best things is that the vendor on main will take advantage of having a sale; I was lucky to score this C Lace one shoulder top from the LBD store for $10 bucks. What also caught my eyes was this pair of funky sandal; it is very comfortable but damn it! damn it!  it was sold out in my size. I want someone to have it so I took a picture for all my friends for the remaining sizes (6/7/7.5/8). People! run out now to get it and enjoy it for what's left of Vancouver summer.

$10

count my Wednesday blessings

count my Wednesday blessings

Trends you love to hate

I embrace a lot of trend
1. Flower & Stripes trend:
I love colour, patterns, prints and it probably would not seem fair that I sourced out the worst example of clashing patters here to demonstrate how easily you would seem obnoxious and look like a fresh roadkill.
if stripe is done with a bolder patterned flower print, it look uber chic tho.

2. Leggings and a denim mini skirt:
ok now, another trend that I did not like the first time in 2006 but it seemed to be lingering like a bad case of flu. If you are older than 8 and are not Hannah Montana fans, please please do not pari legging and denim together. The deadly combo is the finest of frenemies. You know that old saying, "Take one  before you leave the house", it should be the legging in this case. Ew. EWW. EWWW. Seriously, you do the math!

3. Jegging:

It is gross like Cheetos; I don't get comprehend it like I don't get 'That's what she said' joke. I have seen it everywhere and it has been described as HOT items.  It is this weird hybrid of super tight jeans and legging. This new denimology bugs me, for reals. So TopShop began in late 2009 by calling them knitted jeans, Urban Outfitters went with the 'pull on jean', but Asos.com came up with the jegging. So, Asos is to blame. I think my mom has a pair when I was like 5 and she dug it out from the bottom of her closet, wanting me to try it on. no thanks. I wouldn't wear legging as pants and this is it in that sense. please, take them off if you have a pair on now. go now, don't at me like that. GO.

count my Tuesday blessings

After my Counting Monday blessings last week, I have decided to make this a regular post except I am counting blessings on a Tuesday this week, then Wednesday the following week...etc. Got the idea?

I am grateful:

1. as my salsa partner blew a breath into my face after I complained about the heat; his breath did not stink.

2. I got Kettle Chip, Honey Dijon at sale price of $1.99 at my local grocery shop East West Market.

3. Moo brought over hot pot ingredients, vegetarian style; I can't wait to try it.

4. armless pianist for inspiration, Marc Monday email for comfort, Clara's smile for warmth and this picture for laughter.

5. I am making contacts in great companies like Vision Critical, Arc`teryx and Obakki.

6. for 72 followers on twitter and 2 recommendations on 'My Salsa Week in Vancouver' post on NowPublic.

7. my daily phone call with my parents oversea; I had a heartfelt conversation today.

8. free, accessible, present and not-so-guilty simple pleasure of the almost full moon tonight; I stood underneath in awe.

9. for Aldo gold oxford shoes to help my double salsa turns; oh dr. Scholl's is hidden inside.

10. Another power outage did not hit my hood; I was lucky to have been stricken twice already.