I went to Seoul a few weeks ago to visit my wonderful friend Cindy who I had not seen in years. I had a fab time with her - walking around and shopping in Hongdae and Myungdong. We sipped on wine and tea and even had Indian food prepared and served by Indians.
Here are some things I saw.
Hongdae is an artist's scene. Art students from Hongik University have a flea market on Saturdays where they sell their own work. It was so much fun to be surrounded by everyone's creative flair.
I really liked these cute recycling baskets that look like laundry hampers.
Korean rockband with female vocalist - Hongdae has a playground where bands have open shows sometimes. There's also a dj there on some nights (usually weekends). It's a fun place to chill with some drinks or street food.
The flea market is also in the playground. It gets really busy and crowded, but it's definitely worth a browse. There are many cool treasures to find - mostly handmade too!
All the people you see are pins that were hand sewn and painted.
So cool, right? All the people look so lonely. I wanted to take them all and give them a home.
Hongdae has a lot of nice cafes. They can be quite overpriced though.
Look! A shiny asteroid decided to park itself in someone's window.
Cute cookies I found in a cool menswear store.
This store that I don't remember the name of had such amazing menswear items. I love everything about this summer chic ensemble from the hat to the funky cardigan to Karl's privates covered with Chanel's rose to the oxfords. So awesome.
This reminded me of Michael Jackson. He passed away while I was in Seoul. RIP.
These silver oxfords are so bomb. Helmet and shoes - modern space fashion.
This orange linen blazer was what made me walk into the store. I want a man who can pull something like this off.
Well-done street art/graffiti is so cool and fun to look at. Cindy and I happened upon these.
This is my friend Cindy 지하 Kim.
We first met the summer before 9th grade. It was our mutual friend Chris' birthday and being a resident of Valencia, he decided we should go to Six Flags.
In 8th grade I was kind of a full-on tomboy. Cindy wore a white blouse and skirt with pretty girly sandals and her hair pinned in a girly fashion, while I wore tattered sneakers and overalls with my uncombed hair tied back. We were opposites, but as they say: opposites attract!
Anyway, we went to high school together and we shared many intimate conversations together. We used to always sit in the back of our art teacher Ms. Licht's class and chatter away about the most random things - mostly gross, embarrassing, or racy things. Ah... I miss those days. My boyfriend in high school and Cindy hated each other and they probably still do, but I guess we all know who I decided to side with, because he's something of the past and Cindy and I are well... I still love her.
Introducing CINDY!
She's such a cutie. She's lived in Japan for the past year and before that in Korea and before that she was an Illustration major at Pasadena Art Center. She's a talented beauty.
I stayed at her place for two nights. This is the garden on her veranda.
I couldn't not buy something. I don't go to Seoul very often.
I was in dire need of underwear so I bought these. Pretty?
One of my favorite things in my closet right now.
Cindy made this for me.
Some stuff I like to wear.
Spending time with Cindy was like eating cake and sipping tea. Delicious.
I'm outie!
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