Go To Outfit Part II

Hello Lovelies!  As promised, I'm posting the remaining photos from my "Go-To Outfit" shoot.  Same exact outfit, different bag.  I noticed that I hadn't really featured this bag on my blog since getting it (aside from in this video).  If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen it a couple times, but I guess I just never got around to doing an outfit shoot with it.

My Go To Outfit: Oversized Blouse + Oversized Cardigan + Leggings Part 1

Everyone has a "go to" outfit.  The fail safe plan.  The never-gets-old trick-in-the-book.  And as the seasons change, so does this equation (well, at least in colour and texture).  If you saw my very first style video, or you've been following my blog for a while, you'll know that I always reach for an oversized fit on top with a slimmer fit for bottoms (unless it's summer, which is when I opt for tres short shorts).

Flowers in the Fall II

As promised, my crusade of wearing florals for what remains of Fall continues!  Last weekend (after surviving the leftovers of Hurricane Sandy) my boyfriend and I took a walk to a nearby park.  Everything -- and I mean EVERYTHING, was covered with leaves.  The windy weather seems to have blown all the leaves to the ground quite early, and theres nothing but naked trees till the snow starts to fall here in Toronto.

Summer Flowers

Stay tuned for the rest of the photos to come! 

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A Tiger and Its Stripes

The Intern

The Yellow Blouse

Skin Food Giveaway!

I know I'ver never posted anything beauty-related, and I know I am definitely no beauty expert.  But when it comes to skincare, I definitely have my go-tos!  Ever since my year-long journey to South Korea a couple of years ago, I have been so in love with Skin Food.  Skin Food is a Korean skincare and cosmetics brand that makes its products with organic food-based ingredients!  It is extremely affordable, the packaging is always so lovely, and the products themselves work wonders!
I had heard about this brand before I had gone to Korea, so as soon as I saw a store (they're everywhere in Korea) I went in and bought...everything.
Ever since then, Skin Food has never failed me.  Whenever I want something I always try to find someone I know that is going to Korea (or that is already there) and I ask them to pick a few things up for me!  Anyway, that being said,  I just wanted to show you guys my daily skincare routine.  It's nothing fancy, but here's a look at the products I use...

Mint & Dandy Bows

The Colour Pink!

I'm Floral

Today my floral self...

Thank You Everyone!

You all remember the pink pants, don't you?  How could you not--it was only 2 posts ago! Hehe.  That same day, my boyfriend took some photos for me at the park =).  I really wanted to post them because I was wearing my favourite cardigan of all time.  Really, though,...of ALL TIME!

ENJOY!

I bought this sweater during a midnight shopping adventure in Seoul, Korea.  It was amongst one of the LAST things I bought from that beautiful shopping dreamland of a country.  Literally, it was the NIGHT before my flight, and I decided I just HAD to go shopping, haha.  I call this my 'flying squirrel' or 'bat' cardigan =).

• Grey cardigan - street shopping in S. Korea (approx. $40CAD)

Speaking of flying squirrels and things...

Hehehe, these make me laugh.

I've been having a rather low-key Sunday.  The weather outside is beautiful, and I can hear kids screaming at each other haha, but I wanted to stay in and catch up on replying to comments and updating the blog!  I think I'm gonna do a DIY tonight.  I have a pile of clothes in my room that need...renewal, hehe.

Anyway, I wanted to thank all of you!  All of my wonderful followers!  The blogging community amazes me.  Everyone is so kind and welcoming.  It really makes me smile when others appreciate the things that I love!  Ah, LOVE!  Anyway...I'm thinking about doing a giveaway in the very NEAR future.  Stay tuned!!

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Happy Ryan Jorgensen's Day!

Today I wore a sweet dress for my boyfriend's birthday =).

• Printed dress - Monopole made in Korea (approx. $50CAD)
• Cropped cardigan - H&M ($15CAD)
• Brown satchel - street shopping in S.Korea
• Cream oxfords - street shopping in S. Korea
• Black pantyhose - Dollarama ($1CAD)

Haha, my bun was being REDICulous today.  I really need a haircut =P.  I hope everyone had a wonderful St. Patrick's Day (if you celebrate it in the country that you live in).  I've never celebrated the event, but there were a lot of drunk people in green today!  Instead, I took my boyfriend for a picnic lunch in the park =).  Because I speak of him often, and he takes all of my wonderful outdoor photos, I thought I'd post a photo of him...

My handsome Ryan <3.  Hehe, I hope he doesn't mind.

If you have an iPhone & Instagram, follow me!  @thelittledandy =).  Many more pictures of everyday life there!

<3

Sweet Outfit

Before I go on about what I wore today, I have to show all of you why I wore what I wore.  I love sweets.  I love cupcakes.  I love vanilla.  I love icing.  Most of all, I love confetti/rainbow chip cake!  I think its so cute and such a treat!  That being said, I came across this photo of nails on tumblr...

Sweets to the Sweet nail polish by Lynnderella.  I love it!!  I think I'm gonna try this look on my nails using white & glitter polish!

Anyway, this is what inspired my outfit today.  To satisfy my outfit sweet tooth...I bring you...the photos.

Today's sweet outfit...

• Rainbow chip sweater - Kosney (store in Korea approx. $25CAD)
• Taryn tank in cream - Club Monaco
• Dark denim skinnies - H&M ($25CAD)
• Black mary-jane flats - Kimchi & Blue from Urban Outfitters ($20CAD on sale last year!)
• Camel motorcycle bag - street shopping in S. Korea (approx. $30CAD)

This sweater and this bag.  They are are probably among my favourite things that I've bought from all my shopping escapades in Korea.  I fell in love with this bag when I saw it because it looks very similar to a YSL Besace Flap bag (which I have wanted so badly for years!).  This one is made with the softest faux leather I've ever touched.

Anyway, I should probably invest in a steamer...as my sweater is wrinkled from being folded...or perhaps I should remember to hang things in a closet =P.

OH!!  And did you all notice a drastic change in my posting?? Photos!  Real photos!  I got a new tripod =), and took these with my little Canon Elph.  Hope you all like the new look of the blog.  The Little Dandy is EVOLVING!

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Ombre Nails!

Before I go on about what my nails look like right now, I wanted to show you all what they looked like before:

Last week I attempted to do stained glass nails using some pretty pastel polishes.  As you can tell, it ended up looking like a bit of a mess, which is why I never posted it!  That, and also because the photo quality and lighting is absolutely horrid.  

Anyway, here are my nails now!...

I tried doing ombre nails yesterday, and I think they turned out pretty well.  They actually look more ombre in real life than they do in these pictures.  Oh, the terrible lighting in my room =P.  I used Shine Plus Nail in numbers 13 and 42 by Organic Farm International.  My mom brought these back from Korea with her a couple weeks ago.  They go on so smooth, and they are rather thin which is great for building up colour when you're trying to get an ombre effect!  I also applied loads of topcoat afterwards because I love it so much and I never want it to chip away!!

I feel like eating a cupcake...

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Future DIY?

My mom recently returned from a prolonged trip to Korea to visit her parents.  Upon her return she brought with her a whole batch o' goodies for me.  Amongst those goodies was this.  This adorable lady-like dress.  Now, my mom is usually TERRIBLE...absolutely TERRIBLE at buying things for me.  Anytime she ever buys me something (whether its clothes, bags, or even books) it usually ends up in the corner or very back of somewhere and just collects dust over time.  So good job, mum, in finally getting me something that I am not totally turned off of.

Now, while I think that this little pink frock is absolutely adorbs to DEATH, it's not totally my style.  I'm into pink--yes.  I'm into cute details--yes.  I'm into collars and cuffs--yes.  I'm into dress--absolutely.  But this for some reason is not really me.  I love my girly side, but I also have quite the tom-boyish/edgy side to me as well.  For that reason, I've been thinking about cutting this dress into a cropped sweater of sorts.  I know...I'm evil.  I am the evilest evil-do-er of them all for even THINKING about cutting this innocent pink dress.

Bah...I just can't get myself to do it.  Look how cute she is! 

HELP!!