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...to a different domain. Why, what were you thinking? The truth is, I just woke up one day and decided it's time for a change—a metamorphosis, if you will; or, in layman's terms, if Britney can shave her head, then maybe so can I? Nevertheless, it's been a rather handsome 10 years of talking to you, and thank you for putting up with all my moodswings and terrible dad jokes. Fear not! The hormonal imbalance and jokes are more terrible on CUBICLE, see you there.
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13th April 2009

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Coat Uniqlo | Dress, bag Zara | Leggings DIY Rodarte over Topshop tights | Shoes H&M

Goodness that album makes me feel like I need to be wearing a batsuit while blogging.

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What is your nationality; Where were you born and raised; Where have you travelled; How tall are you? [erika]

  • I’m South Korean.
  • I was born in Seoul, but raised in Warsaw (Poland).
  • I travelled around the world when I was a kid in a Helium balloon with a metrosexual person in a bunnysuit. No, um I lived in Vienna for 2 years when I was a baby, and I was taken around when I was a kid through most of the major cities in Europe. I’ve never been to the States and the only Asian countries I’ve been to were Tokyo and Seoul. We mostly radiated around central Europe, so I did a lot of adolescent naked-swimming in Hungary and the Czech rep.
  • How tall am I – I’m 168cm/5’5(?). Although, I do have heels attached to my sole like hardskin so I usually breathe the 175cm/5’8 air.

How do you take care of your hair? [sputnik sweetheart]

I dunk it in vitamin water daily and whip it occasionally with a belt to make it more frothy. I don’t actually have any haircare tips, I just wash +condition it in the morning, let it dry naturally (yes, naughty). My guess is that everything I eat goes to my hair – hence my dying skin and generally unhealthy body. My hair has totalitarian rule, it seems.

What is your job/occupation? [punkie]

I’m a full-time student studying Graphic Design in Central Saint Martins, but I also work freelance for a Dutch Webdesign company.

Why are you so fabulous?; Can you post more DIYs? [Christine]

  • Fabulous, huh? I hardly think so (but thanks!), but methinks my milkshake brings all the boys to the yard.
  • Yes of course I will post more DIYs, I’m currently bone dry of inspiration for doable/easy DIYs. The knitting and sewing will only reach a small number of people so I need to find something that everyone can benefit from. AND I need to learn how to sew anyway :P

Four questions a day, in the order they were posted! :D

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40 Comments

  1. channy/ jelly cube
    April 13, 2009 at 12:49 am

    thank you for the lovely comment at the box ;)
    i hoped you’ve checked out her stuff, she’s actually been around for a while *oops*
    epic outfits go with epic music eh?

  2. Sophia
    April 13, 2009 at 12:55 am

    ok, so i totally cracked up to the dramatic blogging to the dark night soundtrack. i can only imagine how that’d look like.

    the graphic design @ central st martins totally explains why i’ve always loved the look of your blog. the typography, the minimalistic look, and the hyena (?) logo make the site for me.

    lastly, loving the optical illusion tights!

  3. Christine
    April 13, 2009 at 12:58 am

    Ooh, thanks for the answers! LOL at the first one, btw x)
    Anddd my sister had some justice in saying what she did; I tend to eat like some sort of starved child whenever food is in my vicinity…except for yesterday when all I ate was rice, 김, more rice, and then some 된장찌개, hence the hooker name hahaa.

  4. Sophia
    April 13, 2009 at 1:10 am

    thanks for stopping by :o)

    funny, i actually was going to cut the neckline off from my Muji t shirt today–it’s strangling me! what a relief to hear that you had the same problem with yours. i thought it was just me and that i had an unfortunately thick neck! wondering if you have any idea how to wash it? i wonder if hand washing would rid it of its wrinkles? hm.

  5. TooManyTights
    April 13, 2009 at 1:13 am

    We have a lot in common you and I. I make my own tights, own the Dark Knight soundtrack and spend many hours doing graphic design on a Mac.

    And I am a Korean girl who grew up in Poland!

    … okay, scratch that last one.

  6. Emz
    April 13, 2009 at 1:18 am

    Haha these were fun to read. And we’re the same height! Although.. I’m a flats girl haha. I love those shoes and Europe must be awesome =) I can’t wait to go to Paris for study abroad! =)

  7. gennie
    April 13, 2009 at 1:24 am

    shini you are freaaaaaakinggggg funnnyyyyyy that is why i love you!!! hahahaha. You’ve never been to the states?? ANOTHER reason why you must come visit me in ny ;) yes??

    and you look taller than 5’5″! are you sure about that lady? hehe. Oh and btw you are os lucky that you don’t have to do anything special to keep your hair long and healthy. Mine is constantly sick from all the color I force upon my hair. So hair masks are basically my best friend. hehe.

    oh p.s. cadbury is really easy to find here! Especially in New York because there are lots of Brits here. I can eat a fair share of Picnic bars lol.

  8. Adri
    April 13, 2009 at 1:28 am

    Milkshake..thats my song.

    Those tights came out awesome. Everything about this outfit works and I love it <3!

  9. fashion fille
    April 13, 2009 at 1:33 am

    haha! great answers. you look extremely stunningly fabulous.

    i want knitting diys! i’m bored of the patterns i have…i bet you make cool stuff! my grandma asked me to knit her a vest, so i’m working through that…it’s so tedious.

  10. phamzy
    April 13, 2009 at 1:37 am

    i love the diy leggings. actually, i love everything in this outfit!

    if you don’t mind, what camera are you using? i love all your pictures. are you using programs to edit your photos? if so, if you don’t mind, may i know what it is?

    http://ckuf-info.blogspot.com/

  11. lizzie
    April 13, 2009 at 1:41 am

    those tights are amazing! love it…
    have to go to topshop sometime soon xo

  12. dearlordthecheese
    April 13, 2009 at 1:45 am

    Aww it was great learning a little bit more about you! I’m so jealous that you got to do so much traveling! Also, I loveee those pants and the trenchcoat. AMAZING!

  13. fashion fille
    April 13, 2009 at 1:57 am

    oh, you just started knitting? what are you making right now? i learned about 4 years ago, by my ridiculously expert gma and aunt, and it just came naturally and i love it so much! my (other) gma had this yarn and really wanted a vest, so i’m making it for her. it’s drapey and very pretty! please keep me updated with your knitting escapades! i’m here if you need any tips!

  14. Sushi
    April 13, 2009 at 2:00 am

    Love the trench coat and leg wear! Enjoyed reading the Q&A too :) x Sushi

  15. Karen
    April 13, 2009 at 2:43 am

    LOVE the DIY leggings and fringed clutch with the casual trench.

    Perfect combination. I still can’t believe those shoes are H&M…..

  16. indigotangerine
    April 13, 2009 at 2:52 am

    oooh the rodarte leggings, possibly my favorite of all your DIYs. I look forward to your future DIYs, they are always SOOOO epic
    -indigo

  17. denise
    April 13, 2009 at 3:41 am

    awww what a cute/fun q&a post! that’s pretty flaming awesome that you grew up in warsaw but you’re korean!! and lulz about the random hair question!!! it’s random like “how do you have fingers so nifty!!?” lulz. but yes of course your hair is lovely..im actually in the process of dying/bleachin mine…like as in, right now..like right this second.

  18. Alice
    April 13, 2009 at 3:55 am

    hahaha, you’re hilarious! i actually laughed out loud. wow.

    i love the fact that you have been to so many places! man oh man, you are too cool (and yes, fabulous!)

  19. Ara
    April 13, 2009 at 4:40 am

    Such a nice outfit! :)

  20. Eeli
    April 13, 2009 at 7:31 am

    Annhyeoung hashimnika! (sp?)

    haha. I’ve been adding Korean to my reportoi of languages lol and since your nationality arises from here….. thought I’d ask! hehe

    lol You are too funny! Sarcasm is so difficult to detect on the cyber web but this wasn’t! Indeed you must do some DIY posts. Those tights are DIY? Gaaaah, I almost collapsed reading that! No-freakin-way! hahahahaha.

    Hope you’re having a fantabulous mon! :)

  21. Katlin
    April 13, 2009 at 7:58 am

    Love the wedges! Reminds me of the Mini Market version, but backwards since your zipper is in the front!

  22. Mari
    April 13, 2009 at 8:13 am

    Answer: THank you so much for you comment :D

    Love your outfit, and those tights are amazing :)

  23. Fannah
    April 13, 2009 at 8:26 am

    Ooh you’re multicultural :p love it. And the effect of your leggings with the white tights, awesome! I thought it was one piece at first but then I remembered your DIY ;)

  24. Anika
    April 13, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Love your answers to the questions; they make you even more likeable. Sometimes you read Q&A posts and cringe at the answers but not so here. I was giggling at the bunnysuit portion ;)

    And once again, love the DIY tights. And yes, I too would love to see more DIYs that I can shamelessly copy :)

    Happy Easter.

  25. Marianne
    April 13, 2009 at 10:22 am

    Central Saint Martins hah? Was always my dream… ;) The tights really turned out great, just enough dramatic effect!

  26. Mira
    April 13, 2009 at 3:52 pm

    I adore your tights, they fit great to that trenchcoat :D

  27. jimena
    April 13, 2009 at 7:08 pm

    great outfit…love ur coat and tights
    xxx

  28. S.I.Q.
    April 13, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    very nice!!

    -Chloe for Opening Ceremony
    -Johnny Depp as Duchamp
    on
    http://siqlogic.blogspot.com/

  29. Shin
    April 13, 2009 at 7:44 pm

    Love the trench coat and those tights are so cool!! I can’t wait to see more Q & A! It’s my favorite! xxoxoxo

  30. Brook and Lyn
    April 13, 2009 at 8:48 pm

    tights over tights. I like it!

  31. susie_bubble
    April 13, 2009 at 9:40 pm

    The tights are bloody amazing….I do wonder how both you and Tiffany from Six Six Sick got those diamonds so…diamond-like….

  32. helen
    April 14, 2009 at 1:27 am

    i love it all!

  33. Song of Style
    April 14, 2009 at 3:41 am

    I have to tell ppl that I’m SOUTH korean all the time… when i just say korean, ignorant ppl always have to ask, south or north? lol
    i heart u <3

  34. Luxe.
    April 14, 2009 at 6:40 am

    Oh my gosh, I love this outfit! Especially the boots wow!

  35. SOS!
    April 15, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    DIY rodarte leggings nailed!
    xx-LJ from SOS!

  36. melanie
    April 15, 2009 at 8:04 pm

    wow! those DIY leggings are great!

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  38. mayk
    April 17, 2009 at 12:16 am

    it looks like you are levitating in that first pic.

    and omfg the leggings the LEGGINGSSSSSSSSS. damn girl ♥

  39. the_kitten
    April 26, 2009 at 1:53 pm

    hahaha “I’ve never been to the States and the only Asian countries I’ve been to were Tokyo and Seoul.” Sorry I thought that was hilarious. But anyway, hi! I love your style, it looks expensive, but you’re a wise spender! I love that about your style! keep it goinnng

  40. Amalie
    May 1, 2009 at 9:47 am

    I have to feature this post on my blog… amazing!