Windsor Castle, Berkshire

Windsor Castle is a medieval castle and an official residence of The Queen in the English county of Berkshire. A Royal home and fortress for over 900 years, the Castle remains a working palace today.

More than five hundred people live and work in Windsor, making it the largest inhabited castle in the world.

The Queen uses the Castle both as a private home, where she usually spends the weekend,

and as a Royal residence at which she undertakes certain formal duties.

Pictures were taken on July 1, 2009

The Henry VIII gateway in the Lower Ward

 The Round Tower

 The Quadrangle

St. George's Chapel



Hampton Court Palace, Richmond upon Thames

Hampton Court Palace is a royal palace in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames,

Greater London. It was originally built for Cardinal Wolsey, a favourite of King Henry VIII.

Wolsey remodeled the palace when it came into his possession, 

and many were jealous of his extravagant lifestyle and the influence he wielded over Henry for many years.

In effect, Wolsey was the real power behind the throne.

in 1529, as Wolsey fell from favour, the palace was passed to the King, who enlarged it.

The following century, William III's massive rebuilding and expansion project intended to rival Versailles was begun. Work halted in 1694, leaving the palace in two distinct contrasting architectural styles,

domestic Tudor and Baroque. While the palace's styles are an accident of fate,

a unity exists due to the use of pink bricks and a symmetrical, albeit vague,

balancing of successive low wings.

Today, the palace is open to the public, and is a major tourist attraction. 

Pictures were taken in July 2, 2009

The King's Staircase murals painted by Antonio Verrio.

One word- MAGNIFICENT!!!

Bath, Somerset

Bath is a city in the ceremonial county of Somerset in the south west of England.

The city was first established as a spa resort with the Latin name, Aquae Sulis ("the waters of Sulis") by the Romans in AD 43. They built baths and a temple on the surrounding hills of Bath in the valley of the River Avon around hot springs. It became popular as a spa resort during the Georgian era, which led to a major expansion that left a heritage of exemplary Georgian architecture crafted from Bath Stone.

Bath was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1987. It has a variety of theatres, museums, and other cultural and sporting venues, which have helped to make it a major centre for tourism.

Pictures were taken on June 25, 2009

The Royal Crescent

Bath Abbey

The Great Bath at the Roman Baths.

The entire structure above the level of the pillar bases is a later reconstruction



Casual Night Out...

This is what I wore last saturday night.

Tank top pair with girly skirt always been my go-to outfit for the casual night out.

Outfit

Top: Hollister Co.

Bottom: Joe Bendasset

Fur collar is from my mom's coat. I simply added a ribbon to wear it around my neck.

Sparkly hairband (from Korea)

Blue Bowtie Blouse

The bow tie blouse puts a fancy twist on the classic button-up

and offers a fresh alternative to the scarves of early spring.

Outfit

Top: Target(What??? I know!!!)

Cardigan: Zara

Bottom: American Eagle

Watch: Harry Mason

 Vintage stores in downtown Daegu, South Korea.

Accesory heaven...<3

I grab 4~5 hair accesories everytime I go to Korea.

Bohemian Rhapsody...

I'm currently visiting Korea to attend my cousin's wedding.

It's April yet still chilly in the morning/night.

As you can see in the picture of me in my old room. I'm a big fan of the color pink.

I'm recently in love with this champagne pink shade.

It's so girly yet subtle enough to wear almost everyday/everywhere!!!

Outfit

Dress: H&M

Cardigan: H&M

Vest: Unknown (from my mom)

Belt: H&M

Shoes: Heelda

YES, I <3 H&M!!!