Don't Even!

When I splurged and impulsively bought these Jeffrey Campbell "Don't Evens" at Bamboo Sky a couple months back, I just knew I had to wear it with the perfect outfit. It worked out perfectly with my other Bamboo Sky purchase, a floral skater skirt for only $22! Score!! I'm not big on skater skirts, but I'm in love with the color and flair of it. I felt like such a little lady, and couldn't stop spinning around in it!

To keep warm, I added a little lace moto jacket to it- a rad purchase I bought at Homecoming Honolulu. Love the mix of girly + moto + lace.

Mink Pink studded bustier

Jeffrey Campbell "Don't Evens"

The NEW Year 2013

I know I'm a little late, but..............

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wooooo, it's been awhile!!

This holiday break, I really took some downtime to relax. It's been a hectic year, so it was so pleasant to shut down the computer for awhile. I know I haven't written in awhile, but trust me, I have so much new EATS for you folks out there! Of course, I couldn't end the year without recapping and reminiscing about how great 2012 has been to me.

I've been thinking quite a bit about my New Year's Resolutions. I've done a good job with this past year's declarations (see here for last year's recap): Be more punctual, check! Save more money- I've been better with that (despite my undying passion for food, clothes and shoes), so, check! And last but not least, get at least 8 hours of sleep, definitely check!

What have I thought up for this year?

1. Instead of being on time, I want to work on being 5 minutes early now. What's that quote? "If you're early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late."

2. Better posture. Butt out, chest up, shoulders back!

3. NO texting while driving. You know you do it, and I admit I check my phone from time to time, but folks, this is definitely a no-no. 

Last but not least, I wish you all a happy, healthy, and safe 2013! It's going to be great one!

Below are some pictures of all the food I've been eating this past holiday. I was in a food coma for most of it. SO SO SO much food!!

Wait until you see what's inside this de-boned turkey!

Sticky rice with lup cheong!

This is how my family does Christmas Eve!

Framed Canvas photos of my first blog photo shoot seen here! Thanks Mom for my Christmas gifts!

V. Sattui Gamay Rouge from my SF/Napa trip first seen here!

Spent New Year's Eve golfing with Dad!

Fresh, homemade MANDOO!

Add some parsley and a bit of hot sauce and you're ready!

Domaine Carneros Rosé Sparkling Champagne for the countdown to the NEW YEAR

New Year's Day LUNCH eats- lobster claws, turkey with gravy, and butterfish lau lau from Young's Fish Market

Now, New Year's Day DINNER!

Mandarin Orange jello, Guava cake, Lemon Crunch Cake (my fave!) from Diamond Head Bakery, Aunty Faye's famous Pineapple Upside-Down Cake, Custard Pie, and fresh cut Pineapple for DESSERT.

I'll leave you with the most beautiful sunset of 2012.

Kohnotori UPDATED!

Once in awhile I just want a small dinner- tapas, an Izakaya restaurant or.....Kohnotori. Skewers. Daikon Salad with Ume Dressing. Fried Cheese. Onigiri. And Bacon-wrapped EVERYTHING. See my original post here.

I think from now on, I will only order Daikon Salad and bacon-wrapped tomatoes/enoki mushrooms/mochi/asparagus. That is all I need to be happy and satisfied! Come on, who doesn't love BACON?

Daikon Salad with delicious Ume dressing! One of my faves!

I can't get enough of Nametake Mushrooms!

Fried Squid Legs

Chicken Skewer with Ponzu and radish

Chicken skewer with Shiso, Bacon-wrapped Asparagus

Sausage and Ebi

Tsukune

Bacon-wrapped grape tomatoes and Enoki

Kim Chee Ramen

Chicken Karaage

Beef with Garlic and Ponzu