Checked + Bling [OOTD]

 Bought another statement necklace and thought I would dress it down with a casual flannel checked shirt but carry the girly element with my fave black tutu.

 I wore this to brunch / shopping date with the girls.

Love my Nike Tonal Dunk High Top Wedge Sneaker, this is my 3rd pair of wedge sneaker by by far the comfiest.... I think I am addicted to it and can't wait for it to get warmer so I can wear these all the time instead of the boring winter boots.

Fahrenheit Coffee

Have heard so many good things about Fahrenheit (@FahrenheitTO) on twitter and I finally tried it a few weeks ago. Serving excellent espresso drinks made from custom-roasted Te Aro beans and Owner Sameer Mohamed have both competed and won barista championships both regionally and nationally. And they take their coffee seriously here which is why some of their drinks are available only to-stay cause having it to-go compromises the quality of the brew.

 Just had lunch so didn't get to try any of the treats.

 Espresso $2.35 & Cappuccino $3.35

 I am personally not a big fan since the coffee was on the sour side and rather light roast but the foam was just perfect.

Glasses [OOTD]

Took off my glasses for the above picture but I have been confine to wearing glasses (no contact lenses) due to extreme dry eyes that I have been seeing blurry. Try to sneak in contacts during weekend when I go out but with the medicated drops, I'll have to stick with glasses (>_<)

Have been finding it difficult to match my outfit with the glasses and the black on black seems to work best, so the only color I incorporated was the necklace and tights.

It seems I am wearing all  H&M (@hmcanada) once again.

Outfit Details: 

Top, Skirt, Tights, Necklace & Bag - H&M (@hmcanada); Shoes - UO; 

Glasses - Derek Cardigan from Clearly Contacts

Gusto 101

I just realize that I never posted my visit to Gusto 101 (@gusto101TO)  and it was back in August last year. I came here the previous week with a wait time of 2 hours, so we left a came back at a much earlier time. This is probably the busiest restaurant I have been so far, reservation online were only available for 5:30 or late 10:30.

It has two fabulous patios in full sun all day long, one at the front and a rooftop patio. Once a car garage, it is now a shell of the original with a very cool feel to it.

Although I love the interior here, we opted for the patio to enjoy the very last hot sunny days...

Love the re-usable brown "paper" bag 

Makeup Essential

Makeup I probably own more than needed since I like to try different product and the ones that I don't like tend to go on the side but I do find myself going back to the same favorites over and over again. I realize that I haven't done a beauty post for ages which I'll try to do more this year and I thought I would start with the basic favorites of mine ♥
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 Make Up For Ever (@MAKEUPFOREVERCa) ~ HD Complexion Starter Kit $89

0.17oz HD Microfinish Powder (reg price $18)

 ~ finish w/ this 100% silica universal translucent finishing powder that adds a soft focus effect to complexion. It's a white powder but it does go translucent once you apply. This need to be use light-handed or else it will leave you with an overly white hue which mean this small jar will last you for quite a while. But it does make you makeup stay put and last longer.

 HD Kabuki Brush (reg price $43)

 ~ it's a very soft Nylon brush and even the MAC one can't compare. I was it many time since I first got it and it's not shedding at all.

 0.5oz HD Microperfecting Primer (reg price $18) 

~ this is their travel size but it also comes in bigger regular size which come in 7 different tone but I just stick with the Neutral color. This is a very lightweight, oil-free complexion corrector that minimize the appearance of pores.

 1.01oz HD Invisible Cover Foundation  (reg price $46) 

 ~ an oil-free medium coverage liquid foundation that covers skin imperfection flawlessly. This is the best foundation I've tried so far; good coverage, smooth and yet felt so light. It's rather long lasting that you can go without reapplying all day, especially with the primer and micro powder.

(My color #118)

Getting this set means I saved $36 since I use all of then. These are all my essential makeup product that I use but if you don't want another Kabuki brush, it may be better to buy these separately but it's so soft that you won't regret it. 

I just recently got the new Pro Finish Multi-Use Powder Foundation $42 for touch-up during the day and I'm liking it so far, it's very smooth. This foundation can be use both wet and dry but I tend to use my compact foundation dry and prefer to use liquid otherwise (My color #120).

Let's see how I like it cause I have been religiously using MAC Studio Fix for many years now and at $32, it a cheaper option.

Sharon Garden BBQ & Grill

Sharon Garden recently open near our house on Victoria Park Ave & McNicoll Ave and it the sister location of one of my fave Korean Restaurant Song Cook's (see my post here). I already have been twice since December.

Same decor as Song Cook's

Just as Song Cook's, they don't serve you as much side dishes as other Korean restaurant and I would say that's the only down side. But I do love their Kimchi here which is not very spicy or sour at all.

Love how they serve you the whole big piece and you can cut it yourself.

Fur + Animal Print + Studs [OOTD]

Got another Animal Print dress and I just love this type of wrap dresses that easy to war and flattering....but I think I'll need a belt next time to define the waist. 

While I pair it with a faux fur collar coat this time, I feel like I can spice it up with a faux fur coat or vest.

Outfit Details: 

Coat - H&M; Dress - inlovewithfashion; Bracelets - F21; Clutch - ASOS