I need your help.

Dear readers, bloggers & kind hearted bunnies,

It’s MOVEMBER! And for all of you that aren’t familiar, November is prostate cancer month. Starting on November 1st with clean shaven faces, men dedicate themselves to growing their mo-staches for the entire month, while raising funds and awareness to support the cause.  As you can imagine, as the month progresses, they can start looking pretty pervy. Unless you’re Asian of course. Many of my poor male Asian friends have confided in me about the battles they face — battles of trying to grow a ‘stache that consists of more than a hair or two. So sad. :(

Now just because (most) of us ladies aren’t able to participate in the same way the men do, that doesn’t stop us. This year, my BFF and I have joined MOVAMBER ALERT – a group of women, originating from Vancouver, united together to show support and raise funds to promote men’s health. My BFF lost her dear gramps to prostate cancer a few years ago, so this is a cause that’s close to heart.

Okay, I’m ready to help!

All it takes is a minute of your time to make a difference. There is no minimum contribution. Anything you can do to help is sincerely appreciated.

>> DONATE NOW & SUPPORT THE CAUSE!

Thank you, thank you, thank you for taking the time to read this post. I don’t ask often, but I need your help. We’re hoping that you’ll join us in making a difference. “IT IS STACHE-UTORY LAW TO SUPPORT THE MO-VEMENT!” Together, we stand. GO BUNNIES GO!

XO,

Forever 21 sequin dress | Aldo shoes | Joe Fresh bracelet

It couldn’t have been better. My quarter century birthday was perfect. No, almost better than perfect. (Minus a few VIB’s that didn’t make it out, and some reservation mishaps.) I’m not usually the type to do anything big or extravagant. In fact, a couple of my last birthdays were so lame that I didn’t want to be there. Cereal. I also may or may not have been in the best mood… but still. They kinda @#$%ing sucked.

So this year being the milestone that it is, I wanted to have some fun, because frankly I think I deserve some fun. And by fun, I mean… VEGAS! Okay, so my posts are a little backwards. I was in Vegas for Halloween and my actual birthday. It was epic, amazing and I promise to post it soon.

Back home in Vancouver though, I celebrated at Charm Modern Thai which we turned into a little bit of… the Bunnie Bar. I’ve never had a birthday so, so pink. With awesome food, awesome service and a whole lot of ridiculously awesome people, it really was an awesome time. Well, I think so anyways, but what do I remember. ;) Get ready to be bunnie bombed with photos!

Your eyes are not lying. It’s Bunnie Bar in lights, by Danny Boy aka Dan Lin

Red velvet cupcakes by Steph Sia of Dolce Delights

The one and only, @chinsquared.

Gorgeous ladies, including @jenliu604, @RiannaAbadia  and @ko0ty

@KueC and @RickChung from RickChung.com | @DezChen, my best man!

And there you have it, the most epic Bunnie Bar party EVAR. Thanks to everybunny — my amazing friends, my tweethearts and the new faces that came to celebrate with me! You really made my 25th THAT much better. Loves you all.

XO,

PS. I made it through the night alive on my own two feet and a few spoons of pad thai. I partied like it was my birthday, and so did a few others. Epic.

Accessories. I love them like a brand whore loves Gucci, a fat kid loves cake and a single girl loves boys…

So, with obsession comes buying ridiculous amounts of accessories, and wearing (sometimes also ridiculous amounts of) accessories… all the time. If you’re not the accessories kind-of-gal, there’s something severely missing from your life. Let me convince you…

1. Vanessa Mooney girl in the stone necklace
2. Marc by Marc Jacobs predator stretch buckle bracelet
3. Low Luv x Erin Wasson monocle ring
4. Low Luv x Erin Wasson Metal Crystal Stud Earrings
5. Langoliers kim ring
6. Elizabeth and James anchor ring
7. Pamela Love porcupine needle drop earrings
8. Pamela Love crystal cuff
9. Citrine by the Stones long ring
10. Giles & Brother tiny safety pin studs

Not convinced? Don’t worry. I’m not done.

here are 3 reasons why every girl should wear accessories

1. They’re great conversation starters, ice breakers. Perfect for making new girlfriends, if you care to.
2. If you wear something eye-catching, boys will talk to you. They will either tell you they love your swagger, or ask you WTF you’re wearing.
3. In the event of an emergency, they can be used as weapons of self defense. Sometimes.

Oh, they do a little something, something to kick your look up just a notch.

XO,

This is a bag that every girl should have, and no girl should be without. At first glance, it’s not the prettiest thing. However, I have to vouch that it’s much better looking and less stiff in person than in these pictures.

This is the bag that every girl should have, and no girl should be without.

The reason why I love this bag so much is that it’s perfect for any regular day, all day long.

use it for work. Throw it in – your high heels, your umbrella, that extra sweater for the office, your lunch, your folder. Just name it, it fits.

use it for the gym. My iPod. My water bottle. My towel. My pull over. My hairspray. My after gym shoes and a fresh change of clothes.

use it when shopping. This bag rocks when you’re shopping. Hot? Throw your blazer inside. Thirsty? Take out your bottle of water. Shopping against your boyfriend’s wishes? Hide it in the bag! And, it’s a great way to say no to plastic bags, if you’re into that.

use it just because . I like it fashionable, but subtle. I hate it when you look like you’re trying too hard. Occasionally I like to play dress up, but most of the time, I’m a jeans and sweat top kinda gal. And I love big bags. Because, what kind of girl can fit all her shit in a teeny weeny bags anyway?

If you’re following on Twitter, you’ll probably notice that I’m using this bag 90% of the time in my OFTD posts (as per above). This bag comes in many sizes, but this one’s just right. There’s a small pocket inside, but I admit, sometimes you might have trouble finding what you’re looking for.

Longchamps. Le Pliage. It’s not glamorous. It’s not flashy. But that’s what I love about it.

Don’t be a chump.

XO,

I’m a sucker for Aldo. As much as their shoes can be uncomfortable for me, I can’t help but stroll into the store and drown in the multitude of shoes every time I’m at the mall… which is not so often right now since I’ve given up shopping and coffee for Lent. Hence the window shopping. Did I mention, it just so happens that they’re also conveniently located at every shopping center you can find here? It’s in your face.

Aside from that though, they’ve always got something I want. And right now, it’s their new spring shoes… that I can’t wait to get my hands on once this let’s give up the thing you love the most period is over. Oh, and Aldo’s a Canadian company, which makes me an even bigger fan. Kind of like how Justin Beiber gets a +1 for being Canadian.

Do you love?

XO,

PS. Shit. I forgot to check out Aldo Accessories. And back to window shopping…

Let’s skip the dozen roses, boxes of chocolates and cheesy poems, and get to the shit that matters –  the good shit. After all, what princess wants to be treated like every other girl?  Step up your game because clearly, we deserve it. And we’re worth it.

1. Juicy Couture Kissing Birds Ring
2. Kara Ross Chunky Python Bangle in Ivory
3. Uranium Delamora Braided Bracelet
4. Uranium Raden Rose Earrings
5. Linda Macdonald Puffed Silver Heart Stud Earrings
6. Kara Ross Metal Stripe Snakeskin Cuff
7. Marc by Marc Jacobs “Fluro” Turnlock Bracelet
8. David Yurman 15mm Prasiolite Cushion on Point Ring

Happy Valentine’s Day.

XO,