Hair: braided and twisted

Here my friend Kendra is sporting the dutch braid. To create this look, part your hair to one side and gather three separate pieces of hair, as if you were about to french braid. Now, instead of moving the hair over as you braid, put it under! It's just like french braiding except the hair goes underneath as you braid instead of over! It gives you a fun alternative to a regular bun that's easy to create.

I like to call this hairstyle the twisted bun. It's one of the most simple hairstyles I know how to create! Part your hair to one side and grab a nicely sized piece. Start twisting the hair away from your face, and keep the hair very close to your head as you twist. I like to keep twisting my hair along the back as well, and then finish it all of with a side bun!

Pretty amazing friend right here! :)

Much love, Vivi

Long hair

Sometimes people ask me why I've never had bangs. I tell them I'm glad they don't remember when I did! When I was in grade six, I had a rebellious moment at the hairdressers. (aka my mom in the kitchen) I wanted bangs. I needed bangs. My whole entire life depended on my bangs. You know, the soft "flowing in the wind' kind of bangs you see in magazines or movies. So, I told her to chop away and awaited the results eagerly. Because, of course, my hair would sway to the wind just like Carrie Bradshaw's. And if my hair looked like hers, what was stopping me from having a closet like hers? It's reasonable logic people. At least I thought it was. Let's just say it was more thick and short than luscious and flowing.
Experience with bangs? Interesting, but I learnt my lesson!

Much love, Vivi

The Details//

purple top// Forever 21

grey wrap// Bootlegger

jeans// Hollister

flats// payless

The saga of the scarf

You know those really amazing people who can whip up a scarf in an evening?  Unfortunately, I don't fit into that category juuuuust yet, but I'm on my way! At the beginning of Christmas break, I thought I would give myself a small goal. Something creative and rewarding, but not involving an endless amount work. Well. Let's just say if you do happen to want an endless amount of work, make yourself a circle scarf! There's a lot more than meets the eye to this cuddly guy. It all started at Michael's on a hunt for wool. It must have been two hours before I had made my choice. Nooo this ones too scratchy, nooo this one won't go with my wardrobe... When at last I had made it through the till, out of the parking lot, and back home, I eagerly starting the search for knitting needles. And to my dismay, I could find only one. Back in the car, back to Michael's, back to the endless aisle of knitting goodies, and at last, back home and fully equipped to begin! 


After four days of knitting, the scarf was finally complete! Or so I thought...  My stubborn scarf decided that four days of knitting just wasn't enough. The edges completely turned inwards, making a long tube somewhat resembling a sewage pipe. Mmmm yes. sewage pipes! The only way to fix it was to sew another piece equal to the one I had just knitted. I knitted and knitted until I was actually dreaming about knitting. Is that a bad sign? ;)


I persevered and finished the second piece after two weeks! The two pieces were happily united, and walaah! At last, the epic saga of the scarf had reached it's sweet, sweet, end. :)





Much love, Vivi

Black, white, and pink all over

My beautiful friend Laurel came over this weekend, and we decided to experiment with some photography! We had such fun playing with angles and lighting, and these are some of my favourite shots!What I love most about photography is capturing the essence of a moment, and to see a picture just asking to be taken, and then capturing it without hesitation. Lately I've started to realize how much I love photography. From nature, food, to people, I can't seem to put the camera away. For now, it's a hobby that I love to do and share with my friends. In five years? Maybe something more... :)

Much love, Vivi

cupcakes and candles

These are the cupcakes that I made for my brother's 18th birthday! They are all french vanilla, with icing flavours of almond, lemon and mocha. These bad boys didn't last so long. Oh, you know, maybe two hours or so. :)

And who would have thought you can have your cupcake and latte, all together in one! This latte is made with a pump of Torani cupcake syrup! At first I didn't like the sound of liquid cupcake, but after one sip, I'm a firm believer. :)

Sprinkles and frothy foam!

A few sushi rolls from my brother's birthday lunch! Delicious California rolls and special tempura rolls. Note: the green avocado-like substance on the far left is in fact, NOT avocado. I repeat, NOT avocado. Don't be deceived by its welcoming appearance! A small piece of that devil mush will literally burn your tongue off. I warn you! Learn from my experience!

Cupcake syrup!

I adore the warm light of glowing candles, especially from these two lavender and vanilla scented ones!


Overall, we had a wonderful day celebrating my brother. Who proudly pointed out that turning 18 makes him an adult. Wes, my brother, an adult?!  Next thing I know he'll be playing bingo and knitting me some leg warmers! :)

Much love, Vivi

Vintage part one: Cameras

I've decided to do a series of my favourite vintage items! These two cameras belonged to my grandma back in the early 1960's! Until now, they've been gathering dust and have been shamefully forgotten! So sad! But, I plan on using them to their full potential. Finding affordable film is quite challenging though. Does anyone know where I can find film for these lovely vintage cameras?

Much love, Vivi

pretty touches

These are the roses that my dad gave my mom for Christmas! He surprised her by bringing each rose one by one, and with every rose said something that he loves about her. I was quite proud of him! ;)

A pretty vintage teacup filled with chai pumpkin spice tea. Chai AND pumpkin spice you say? Friends, this is my new found favourite tea.

A few pieces of  jewellery I received for Christmas. I'd say my mom has pretty good taste!

 

What pretty touches do you love?

Much love, Vivi