Friday Favorites

by Grace Ko in


I tried to make the most of every moment this week - it's my last week before summer break is over and back to school (work) I go. It was filled with rest, snuggles with the animals, three visits to the gym (!!!), birthday celebrations, surprises, laughter, tears, facetime dates with family members in Virginia, Toronto and Korea and lots of warm and fuzzy feelings. 

I'm not sure if I feel any different now that I'm 29 but I do have a feeling this year is going to be a good one. I will make sure of it. 

This weekend we are attending friends' wedding and having (yet another) BBQ - but it's going to be an epic one. 

Here's to the weekend! Cheers! 

The coolest sushi birthday card. My husband knows me so well. 

The coolest sushi birthday card. My husband knows me so well. 

An amazingly delicious sushi birthday dinner. The sushi chef laughed when Y gave me my birthday card (shown above) during dinner. 

An amazingly delicious sushi birthday dinner. The sushi chef laughed when Y gave me my birthday card (shown above) during dinner. 

A beautiful array of crostinis. 

A beautiful array of crostinis. 

Neon orange nails - a final ode to summer. 

Neon orange nails - a final ode to summer. 

Me and my forever date. 

Me and my forever date. 


Baby Blue

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There are few things more precious than good friends, good food and a spirit of celebration. Last weekend, I got to enjoy just that at a dear friend's baby "sprinkle" for her soon-to-arrive baby boy #2. I must have had her celebrations on my mind because I realized I had worn a baby blue chambray shirt and baby blue nails to match! (Even my new Jordans have baby blue on them!) 

I recently realized how wonderful dresses are in the summer. You can throw one on without much thought and you have an outfit! I recently acquired this dress at H&M. (You will never guess how much I found it for. $7!) I love the floral print and the fit and it has quickly become a staple in my wardrobe - the type of dress I can wear on its own, with a jacket, a cardigan or even a sweater. It will definitely transition well into fall/winter with a pair of tights and maybe a leather jacket. 

Shirt: Madewell, Dress: H&M, Shoes: Jordans (birthday gift from the brother!)

Shirt: Madewell, Dress: H&M, Shoes: Jordans (birthday gift from the brother!)

Bag: Zara, Ring: H&M, Nails: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Blue-Away

Bag: Zara, Ring: H&M, Nails: Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Blue-Away

Now some photos from the beautiful "sprinkle".


Camp Ko

by Grace Ko


When Y & I were house hunting and we stepped out onto what is now our (still strange to say even after over a year of home ownership) deck and looked out onto what is now our backyard, I'm pretty sure we both started to dream up all the things we would hope to do in our backyard: lounge on the deck with coffee and a good book, BBQs, grow our own vegetables in a garden. 

This past weekend, we welcomed four of our young friends over for a camp out in our backyard. We called it Camp Ko and Y & I were the camp counselors, they declared. 

The evening consisted of: 

One
setting up the tent

Two
Dinner

Three
Various entertainment - a round of cornhole, scavenger hunt in the park, movie screening of Kung Fu Panda in the tent, bonfire with s'mores. 

Twas an eventful weekend! Thank you to the husband for always making everything so fun! 


Comfy Casual

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Last Thursday night, Y & I decided to head to a local park to go for a walk after he came home from work.  We discovered there was a food truck rally being held at that very park so we put the walk on hold (for just a little while) while we enjoyed some delicious food truck fare. It's a glorious thing: food trucks with their various designs and colors, lined up in single file, calling out to you to come and pay a visit and discover the many treasures they hold. 

This tank top may be my favorite article of clothing currently. I wear it more often than I would care to admit. Its soft fabric and comfy fit make it perfect for hot summer days and I love it all the more because I found it for $5! Steal!) The loose tank and drawstring pants were perfect for indulging myself. I had two lobster rolls. Yes, two. And I have no regrets.

Tank: Gap, Pants: Gap, Watch: Emporio Armani

Tank: Gap, Pants: Gap, Watch: Emporio Armani

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Makeup Menu

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After my skin cleared up from the recent breakout, I have been embracing no-makeup or minimal makeup. 

Laneige BB Cushion - Still my go-to base makeup (Review here

Benefit Hoola Bronzer - My new favorite bronzer/contour 

Anastasia Brow Wiz (in medium brown) - My new favorite brow product

Urban Decay Naked Palette (Sin e/s) - A shimmery, champagne color all over the eyelids

L'oreal Voluminous Butterfly waterproof mascara (in Blackest Black) - This mascara gives volume, length and separates. 

Tarte Amazonian clay 12-hour blush (in Exposed) - A dusty pink, everyday blush