SCARBERIAN FASHION LOVER

The black coat

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:20:00 +0000

I mentioned in this post how I've been trying to revamp my wardrobe because of how much I loved Song Hye Kyo's clothes in the show The Glory (thank you to my blogger friend Rowena again for recommending this show!)

Slowly....slowly....I am trying. I will probably never get rid completely of all my colourful and worn clothes, but it's really been a game changer changing my style.

Here's the new addition to my closet, inspired by SHK. I've been looking for a black coat for awhile and finally found it!

Zara oversized coat

LOLZ....excuse the RBF. This was me trying it in the store before buying. Was really debating as I'm trying not to spend so much, but this coat was reasonably priced, and it the last of my size! What's a girl to do?

Who has been your style inspo lately?

Merry Christmas 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Wishing all of you a wonderful Christmas and New Year!

And here's my youngest singing during her music school's concert in a senior residence:)

What are your holiday plans?

The yearly pilgrimage

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's that time of the year...our pilgrimage to the Martyr Shrine, which our family tend to do around October every year.

For those of you who don't know, the Martyr Shrine is a Catholic church that honours the Canadian martyrs St. Jean de Brebeuf and his company. Here is the link to the site.

Just a few pics:)

How was your weekend?

New in...the culottes (but not really)

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

I've been trying to revamp my wardrobe lately without having to spend so much money, but finally gave in when husband offered to buy me these pants...bwahaha!

This revamp is highly influenced by finally seeing The Glory that Rowena has been recommending for a long time (loved the outfits of Song Hye-Kyo), and some life developments lately.

UNIQLO culottes

They're supposed to be cropped but they fit me like regular pants so I don't have to hem them. YAY! :D

Any new addition to your wardrobe?

Let's go the EX 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Happy Labour Day, everyone!

Here in Toronto, one sign that summer is really over is the CNE! (We go every year and I've been posting about it consistently since 2011! )

I was too chicken to try it...LOLZ

hehe

Our fave part of the whole thing....the FOOD!

sushi burrito

fish tacos

Korean fried cauliflower with fries

How do you celebrate the end of summer?

Fan Expo Canada 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's been a minute since I posted! Hope you're doing well:) Please do let me know.

Anyhoo, I thought I'd just share these pics (and a video!) from this yearly tradition our family always does, which is go to Fan Expo...LOLZ

cosplay from Fullmetal Alchemist, Fantastic Mr. Fox and Persona😂

I sewed this Superman dress! So obsessed with the new James Gunn movie!!!

Jim Lee! His line was so long (and he was also super expensive LOL!)

Twihards unite!

sitting on a panel

With Mason Thames (How To Train Your Dragon)

Had to get a picture with Superman, of course!

My daughter really loves Moon Knight.

With Ron Perlman!

And here's a video of us walking through the Artist Alley:)

Do you go to conventions like this?

Losing my mojo

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:49:00 +0000

I've been having a hard time getting motivated to post anything at all these days. I've deleted X on my phone, and am on Bluesky now, but even then, I don't really post much there. (I've stopped posting on Instagram and Facebook years ago, and don't have a TikTok/)

Even having a hard time posting consistently on my Art YouTube channel.

I do have a small Catholic YouTube channel, and another small "fish" channel (and I use that term lightly coz I mostly post random stuff about our shubunkin goldfishes), but even then, these days, I just want to go "off the grid" :(

That is all.

Obsession #65- The tote bag

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000

Wanting a new bag lately....sigh....

all images from holtrenfew.com

The Row New Bindle Leather Tote bag....swoon!

Miu Miu Ivy Canvas and Leather bag

Prade Re-edition 1978 Medium Re-nylon and Saffiano Leather Tote bag

Marc Jacobs The Small Canvas Tote bag in Sticker Print....so cute!

Tod's Medium T Timeless Leather Shopping Bag

What have you been obsessing over lately?

Jinxed

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

I wrote just a couple of blog posts ago that it's getting warmer here already. Well, well, well....I spoke too soon....huhuhu. It's cold here again, and in fact, it's supposed to snow today. On the first official day of spring, it was raining (which was to be expected, I guess), but then, temperatures went down again, and now....this....sigh....

Sweater weather again.

Danier jacket, hand-me-down sweater from my older sis, UNIQLO pants, Doc Martens

How is it going where you are?

PS: My daughter had a recital again, where she sang two songs🤗 Here's the video.

Toronto Comic Con 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

If you have been following me for awhile, then you might know that our family does the Fan Expo every year in the summer. This year, we decided to do the Comic Con for the first time, as my daughter is a big Supernatural fan, and guess who showed up? See below😂

Here are some pics:)

My middle son and I are also big The Boys fan, so we did their panel:)

Anthony Starr aka Homelander!!!!

Jessie T Usher and Anthony Starr:) I could've sworn Homelander was looking at me here coz I stood up to take this pic, but my hubby said I'm deluding myself....lolz

The Supernatural panel

A blurry pic of Karl Urban:D

The pièce de resistance...

Don't ask me why I was standing so far from him. Jared Padalecki was seriously such a nice guy. These photo ops are usually so fast and quick, but Jared took the time to really interact with his fans🥰

I did a video as well showing a walk-through of Artist Alley:)

Do you like going to fan conventions?

Almost here

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +0000

It's finally starting to warm up a bit here (well, around -5 to 15 celsius) so yay! On that note, this is probably the last week I can wear my thick sweaters, so wearing them more now before it gets too hot:D

Wearing a sweater I knitted myself ages ago, UNIQLO pants, Vans slip on (Excuse the hair and the photo bomber.😭)

Is it warming up or cooling down where you are?

PS If you have some time, here is the latest art video I did where I painted a rose using watercolour🤗

Spring 2025 Wishlist

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000

It's all dresses, everyone!

all images from holtrenfrew.com

Brunello Cucinelli Crispy Silk Dress

Dolce and Gabbana Corset Poplin Midi dress

Issey Miyake Flow Dress

Greta Constantine Uheer Strapless Dress

They are literally all out of my price range but a girl can dream....

What is on your wishlist for spring?

Weekend shenanigans

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

This past weekend, we did a double celebration for my eldest and husband's birthdays:) Just a small get-together...

PS My eldest turned 21...aaaaaaaah!!!!

The celebrants:)

my mom and sis-in-law

yours truly and my eldest

middle child, his girlfriend, my younger sis and her hubby

My youngest daughter:)

How was your weekend?

Life lately- when it's just too much!

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

We got hit with two winter storms back to back....ack! I know Canada is seen as a cold country, but we've had mild winters the past few years, so were spoiled. Mother Nature definitely reminded us that it's still winter!

Just constant shovelling the past few days!

The emptiest I've seen our church for a Sunday mass

What it's like on the highway....eeeek!

As of today, the winter storm warning is over so yay! How is the weather in your neck of the woods?

Currently Loving #60- Beauty Edition

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Things I've been loving lately:)

1) I've been looking for a cheaper alternative to my MakeUp Forever Foundation and finally found one....this Revlon Illuminance Foundation.

Revlon Illuminance Foundation

2) This was a part of the skincare set my older sister gave me for Christmas, and I love it!

glowiest Dream Glow Vitamin C Serum

3) This was another beauty product given by my older sis, and it's my new go-to blush.

Jones Road Miracle Balm in Pinched Cheeks

What have you been loving lately?

Kung Hei Fat Choi 2025

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 27 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Chinese New Year is on January 29th, so from my family to yours, a Happy Happy New Year!

Do you celebrate Chinese New Year?

PS Just in case you didn't know, my husband is of Chinese descent. He doesn't like being in the pictures much, unfortunately:D

Snowy

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

Well, I do live in Canada so snow is inevitable. A pain in the a$$ to drive and walk in, but at least, I get to wear my moon boots....bwahaha!

Out and about....

Waiting with my middle and youngest kids in line for a Smiski event...

And here they are with Smiski:D

Do you like the winter season?

I failed:(

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Well, well, well....what can I say? I was sooooo close!

Back in July, I wrote on this blog that I'm on a clothes/shoes-buying ban until the end of the year. I lasted until Boxing Day (Dec 26th). I am so disappointed in myself, but honestly, I've been sooooo good, and I figured, a few days before January 2025....not too bad, right?.....Right?.....

Anyhoo, it's the BDG Alex Fleece Lined Longline Utility Coat (from Urban Outfitters)...

...and this Patagonia Powder Town beanie.

How was your Christmas?

Merry Christmas 2024

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Sending all of you much love this holiday season...from the my family to yours:)

photo taken by my older sis

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!!

PS Here's my daughter performing two songs for her music school's Christmas Recital.

Afmæli

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

I must admit that even though I've become a summer girlie, one thing I love about the cold season is that I can wear the stuff I knitted:D

The Afmæli sweater I knitted in 2021...so warm! (worn with American Eagle pants and my daughter's vest)

How is the weather where you are? Are you also a fan of knits?

All I Want For Christmas 2024

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 11:00:00 +0000

It's that time of the year....aaaaaaaah!

I just think these are such classic pieces that will stand the test of time.

Toteme Signature Wool Coat

Loewe Flamenco Leather Clutch

And also this....

The Great Adventure Bible Second edition- Notetaking edition

What is on your Christmas list this year?

In a blink of an eye

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 25 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

My youngest daughter celebrated her 15th birthday this weekend...waaaaaaaaah! 15?!?!? They grow up so fast....huhuhu

We just had a small family gathering at home:)

What did you this weekend? Do you like celebrating birthdays? TBH, I'm not too fond of celebrating my own but I love celebrating others:D

I can't stop....

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000

...wearing these long coats!

I love this hand-me-down coat from my older sis:) Worn with an old shirt, a skirt I made, and Vans slip ons

Are you obsessed with wearing one item of clothing?

Weekend shenanigans

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

Just some stuff my family and I did this weekend:)

1)A trip to St.Lawrence Market downtown

That tiramisu mousse cake was fab btw:P

shopping in a thrift store

2) Ate my fave noodle dish at our fave noodle shop:D

3) Our parish had a vendor selling items from Jerusalem, so I got this nativity set (and a small crucifix). It's hand-carved and made from olive wood! All set for Advent:D

What did you do this weekend?

The long coat

noreply@blogger.com (Emmylou) — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:00 +0000

This coat from Abercrombie that I got a few weeks ago might be my fave at the moment....

BTW, I ended up dressing up for Halloween and going out for a bit with my kiddos....LOLZ

How was your weekend?