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Hush

Hush

Hush

By lida on March 7, 2010

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I checked out a new play at the Tarragon Theatre on friday night called Hush. It seemed to possess a bit of surrealist and even Freudian thematic undercurrents as it explored the threshold between dreams and reality. This play was the first Tarragon show for my mom and I really wanted her to like it. [...]

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A Lovely Weekend

A Lovely Weekend

A Lovely Weekend

By lida on February 13, 2010

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I just came back from having a day of fabric searching on Queen Street. A friend of mine, Liliana, had this interesting idea of us designing and making dresses together as a hobby – sort of an extension of my already existing fashion obsession. I think it’s beginning to consume my life …what do you [...]

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Pearl + Dot

Pearl + Dot

Pearl + Dot

By lida on January 23, 2010

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Today’s look-of-the-day is from my first trip to St. Petersburg, Russia. No, it was actually more than just that – it was my very first trip to Russia ever. After the first day of site-seeing I was in complete awe of its beauty and splendour. The architecture and the the scenery is so impressive that [...]

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Green & Mustard Friday

Green & Mustard Friday

Green & Mustard Friday

By lida on December 11, 2009

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Today’s look-of-the-day is a colorful blend of mustard, forest-green, and blue. I felt like playing with color today and when I thought of my new Dries Van Noten silk kimono jacket the rest of the pieces were chosen to complement it. When putting together looks, I try not to resort to jeans because I feel [...]

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Pearly Cream

Pearly Cream

Pearly Cream

By lida on December 9, 2009

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I just came back from having brunch, and let me tell you, the weather in Toronto is unbelievable right now. It’s super slushy and dark. We were planning on walking there but upon hearing the concierge in our building ask us “Do you guys like slushies?” and seeing just exactly what he meant after stepping [...]

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