Did You Know?

Did you know that at Superstore you could get your item free (up to $10) if it doesn't scan the right at the till?!

The other night, I happened to be waiting in line when a customer complained about an item being scanned wrong and that she should get it free. Unfortunately, it only took up 10+ mins to get it resolved. They were really annoyed by that time as was I but I learnt something new so the experience wasn't all wasted.

Next time, you're at the till, check the scan policy. It'll look similar to the photo above.  After googling this , it seems this is a general practice by other retailers. You can read more http://canadianbudgetbinder.com.

Rust and Bones

I don't know why but I love watching foreign films and have been into them since I was in high school. Maybe it's the part of me that wants to be French, Spanish or something else? There isn't that Hollywood cookie-cutter plot with a happily-ever after ending (not that I'm hating on those because yes...I do enjoy a JLo rom-com now and then). I just find foreign story lines are more raw, the performances are strong, and the sex...do i need to get into that?!

Two weeks ago, I watch Rust and Bones starring the beautiful Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts. It's a story about a killer whale trainer (Cotillard) who meets a single father (Schoenaerts). He is a theif turned bouncer turned streetfighter. You witness their developing relationship after Cotillard experiences a horrific accident. The CGI in this film is impressive. Rust and Bones (French title: De Rouille et D'os) is now on my recommended list!

If you're interested in other foreign films or documentaries, check out my pinterest board  "watched list." for others that I've enjoyed. The list of films are those that I've seen mainly in the last year and are available on Netflix.

Fantasy Friday: Opera House Hot Pink

I'm "standing" in front of the famous Opéra National de Paris in a hot pink silk blouse and a ruched jersey mini and Michael Kors heels. This photo looks more real than last week's so I think I'm improving. I still can't seem to get a hang of "grounding" myself so that it looks more realistic. If anyone knows how, please let me know!

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Hello Dolly!

Look at these doll clothes...aren't they just the sweetest little things! I was just thinking about how cute it would be to make some doll clothes out of scraps from vintage dresses that I refashion. Images are from 52flea and Wee Wonderfuls (also check out their vintage looking dolls they sell...I want one!).

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Dress made out of a hankerchief

Happy "Birth" Day

We just celebrated my husband's birthday and we ended up at a restaurant that wasn't his choice but his mother's. I told him that it's his birthday and he should choose the restaurant. He replied "When you are celebrating my birthday, it is as much her day as it is mine". Wow! That's pretty deep. Seriously, I never thought about it like that.

"Your birthday is your mother's birth day."

I'm going to say it again and I want you to say it with me...

"My birthday is my mother's birth day."

You do know what this means? I get four birthdays every year! From now on, I'm going to be treating myself to a little something special on my children's birthdays and demanding to be catered to like the queen that I am. I'm guessing my husband is going to regret speaking his mind on this later on.

Oh yeah, last thought to my own mother...Happy Belated =)!

An Unreasonable Man

For those interested in political/social documentaries, I highly recommend watching "An Unreasonable Man" which focuses on the consumer activist Ralph Nader. I have never heard of him before watching it. This man has incredible passion and dedication for fighting injustice. He may be hated by many but you can't deny that he has courage to stand up and not be bullied or persuaded to go against his beliefs. It was saddening to watch some people beat his character down because I felt that he has been very genuine in his actions to help Americans live a better life.

Paris Fashion Week

Bonjour! I'm just wrapping up at Paris Fashion Week and can't wait to share with you some of the coolest trends from the Spring 2014 RTW shows. As exciting as it is to attend the shows, one can not help but get giddy over of the psuedo-runways on the street. There's photographers everywhere snapping photos of you and calling your name..."Ms. Kim! Ms. Kim! Over here! Ici, ici! Look at my damn camera!"

Well, here I am in a vintage Jack Mulqueen silk floral dress. Gorgeous, huh? Click below to see more photos...

Star Signs by Tim Gutt

Isn't this photo just beautiful? It is from the fashion editorial "Star Signs" by Tim Gutt for the December 2010 edition of UK Vogue (styled by Kate Phelan). Want to see your sign? Click the read more...