Boys over Flowers

This morning’s finds are not going to be accompanied by any fancy and/or funny commentary. I know you’re all disappointed (cue the collective “booooooo”) but the theme I have chosen for tonight, well, I’m not sure how many people can relate to the reasons why I’ve chosen them. Not only that, but the reasons they have been chosen are actually very simple.

Adam and I do not get any stations on the TV; not even local ones. We don’t mind because we watch everything through Netflix (if you live in the USA and you don’t have it– GET IT. Canada: I’m pretty sure they’re still working on putting stuff worth watching on it. I’ve heard disappointing reviews from Netflix Canada).

After going through all the gangster movies, Dexter, Grey’s Anatomy, Dead Like Me, and most of the Anime series worth watching, we happened upon something new, and quite frankly, something I was very surprised Adam was interested in.

Korean dramas.

We. Are. Hooked.

So tonight’s finds are an ode to a drama based on a manga (that I skipped over long ago because I wasn’t a fan of the art style) called Boys over Flowers (or boys before flowers, depending on your translation). We are nearing the end of the series. I’m nervous. I’m excited. I don’t want it to end.

Enjoy!

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K is of Kimchi - Korean food funny cool humor tee t shirt by TheShirtDudes

Kimchi! A food I have never eaten and know nothing about! It is a big part of a pretty hilarious episode though.

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Simple Crescent and Star Necklace - S2032-1 by ringostone

This necklace, while not an exact replica of the piece seen in the series, has a very similar feel with its simplicity and cute-ness.

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Men off white linen cotten blazer by wendelart

Here’s to Yoon JiHoo and his wardrobe of white. This is an excellent blazer. I almost wish I were a man so I could rock it.

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Ugh. Sorry for the lame posts. The finds are consistently awesome, but my workload is piling up, so The Finds is something I’m having to do at the very last second. September should wind everything down and I’ll be able to give you quality posts again.

I feel like I haven’t been doing justice to these artists.

Romantic Wearables Part I

Welcome back! I hope you all enjoyed the grand opening party. Hope you didn’t drink too much of the punch

This morning I bring to you a collection of wearable items! There are so many great sewers and designers on Etsy that I will be showing off over the course of this blog and I’m very excited about them! I can’t sew clothes so when I see handmade clothes, I go nuts over it!

First up is actually an item from one of my teammies over at ETK, SavoyFaire.

Mermaid Secret Blouse by SavoyFaire

I really can’t love this enough. Nobody quite does a sexy shipwreck the way SavoyFaire does it. I mean, look at it! Doesn’t that top make you want to go sit on a desolate island and wait for your Will Turner? Or maybe scurry around the shoreline chased by an Old English Sheepdog? (Ariel and Scuttle ain’t got nothin’ on this designer)

However you decide to wear this blouse, it’s gorgeous. The contrast of the opaque and translucent coupled with the soft pleats and draping make me want to fall in love all over again–except this time on a pirate ship, possibly being held hostage, yet still managing to keep my hair and makeup intact.

Le sigh, I need to read a romance novel.

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Smokin’ Aces! Speaking of romance novels, here’s a pick that will have all the tongues wagging:

Celia Jacket by Lauragalic

The Celia Jacket by Lauragalic was the very first item on Etsy that I absolutely fell in love with for a very big reason. Aside from crafting and designing myself, I am a fiction writer (nothing finished; I’m not that cool) and I adore anything that reminds me of my characters. This jacket and just about everything else in Lauragalic’s shop screamed Marietta Grace. Y’all don’t know her, but to me, this was a huge deal.

Everything about this tells me, “I’m a neo-victorian lady but I dare you to cross me.” Maybe not in so many words, but you get the point. (Though Marietta Grace did leave her fiance waiting at the alter for three days just because she could) This jacket to me conveys romance, feminine power, good breeding, and of course, danger.

Love it, Love it, Love it.

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Lastly, a slight addiction of mine, a sweater:

Light Brown Coat by Regel

This coat by Regel reminds me of my mom. As far as sweaters go, we have very similar taste and even though I have no talent for knitting or crochet, my mom is an avid knitter and oftentimes we will go through books together or browse different sites looking at sweaters, shrugs, and scarves that we like.

Again, I love this because of it’s romantic femininity. It’s soft (I imagine in texture as well as visually), quiet, and well put together like a Lady ought to be, but its low neckline and body hugging fit have an oh-so-slightly defiant way about them as if daring to step foot outside of society’s comfort zone.

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And there you have it! The first wearable features! I do hope you enjoyed them. Come back soon for more French Onion Finds!