Melodies of Life

Today I try to make steam spareribs and deep fried shrimp.
For steam spareribs I try to make it as traditional as possible.
First I marinated the spareribs with sugar, black bean sauce w/garlic from lee kum kee, sesame oil, ginger, rice wine, and flour. Leave it in the fridge for 2 hour and steam it for 45 min.


















It came out pretty good lol.  The taste is not too salty nor too bland.


Second dish is deep fried shrimp since I'm not too sure what to name it.
First I deep fried the shrimp until the shell turn red.
 I use the paper towel to absorb the oil.
I add a little of cooking oil into the pot and leave it at medium heat for like 5 min.
Then I add some butter, garlic, soy sauce, and egg yolk.  At this time I change the heat to low.
 Wait for few minutes and then add the shrimp.  Stir fry it for 3-4 min.
Here is the outcome of my recipe.  It actually taste really good. I'm going to keep this recipe since I like to eat deep fried stuff and shrimp.

I think I'm ready for Fall~
I got this hat from soho last month
Now that the weather here has been cooling down
I can wear it now.
the flower knitting on the hat is so cute ♥




































I also got a pair of flats from Nordstrom.
I've been wanting the flats from Vera Wang Lavender for quiet a while,
but I think it's expensive for the retail price.
Since they have it for 50% off I order one right away before it's sold out.
The flats look even better in person...the crystal is so beautiful..it's a very elegant pair of flats after all.
And I'm glad I got it for such a good deal too.

We went out to Manhattan for Fashion Night Out.
It's so crowded with people but I have fun looking at all the nice outfits.
Here are some pics from last night:




















My FNO outfit:
Zara Dress, Sword leather jacket
Chanel Reissue 226, LV leopard stole
Stocking from Japan, Gucci boots, and Balenciaga bracelet

It's Saturday and I'm a bit tired from Fashion Night out event last night.
So I decide to stay in and call for delivery.
Not sure what to eat and haven't eat Greek food for a while since moving here to NYC.
Living in Southern California I'm used to eat food from all different nationalities.  I don't like to eat only one type of food from one from country.  I think each country have their specialty and they all taste good.  I tried from Brazilian steak to Greek pita to Tom yung goong to Japanese ramen or even curry from India.
Anyway I order few dishes from this Greek restaurant in Queens and they all taste good.
Let's start with pita bread and fresh salad

Pita bread and Greek salad

Fries

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This is my first Louboutin and I'm very excited!
It look so beautiful and elegant...
It feels so light and comfortable..oh I'm so happy!
I cannot wait to wear them this Friday night for Fashion Night Out event.
Though I still don't know which dress to wear it with..

"When you die, does love die, too?"
Socrates in Love - Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World ( 世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ)

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I finally get a chance to watch "Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World."  It's a romance movie.  I usually don't like to watch romance as I'm afraid to cry.  I knew watching this movie will make me cry for sure so I prepare lots of napkins.
It's a Japanese movie and it has my favorite song from Ken Hirai.
Plot: In a small regional town in 1980s southern Japan, Sakutaro "Saku" Matsumoto and Aki Hirose, who were classmates all through junior high school, become high school students and then fall in love with one another. They share audio diaries, go on excursions together, and enjoy summer vacation. However, Aki soon finds herself suffering from leukemia and begins to weaken day by day, rendering her unable to see Saku or go outside. Saku, desperate to take Aki to Uluru (Ayer's Rock) in Australia (the "Center of the World" in the Japanese title), a place she had wished to go to, desperately tries to achieve just that. Aki dies before ever boarding the plane, and Saku is left to live out his life without her.
17 years later, as an older, sombre Saku trudges through everyday existence, the last tape of Aki's audio diary is suddenly unearthed, leading Saku back to his hometown in the south, and back into his memories of his last days with Aki.
The movie is really sad and make me non-stop crying through out the movie.  If anyone haven't watch this they should.  The movie remind us to not let go those beautiful memories in the past.   In the real world we are so busy with work and making a living and at times we let go of those precious memories in our past. 
I watch this last night and tonight I still feel sad from the movie.  It's such a memorable romance...

Balenciaga Iphone Case:
Balenciaga made case for Iphone.  The case will fit for both Iphone 4g and 3gs.  The case will have their signature motorcycle design. 
It also have the zip pocket to store your headset.   Ahh so nice I love it!!!

On September 10, 2010 there will be stores in NYC that participated in The FASHION NIGHT OUT event.
You can check here to see what they have in store for that day:
http://www.fashionsnightout.com/night-out/

Today H&M announce their next designer collaboration will be with Lanvin.  The collection of both womenswear and menswear will be revealed to the world on November 2.  The collection will be available in US and Canada on November 20 and the rest of the world November 23.  This is exciting news for me as I adore Lanvin design over the past years.  This is something I will mark on my calendar so I won't forget and saving up.

For the first time you will be able to watch their fashion show Live!









In celebration of the launch of its new luxury Digital Flagship store at gucci.com, Gucci will break new ground on September 22nd, 2010, by connecting the event world and virtual world with Gucci Connect E-vent, hosted on gucciconnect.com. Taking live-streaming of fashion shows to the next level, Gucci introduces a fresh, new way of allowing Gucci enthusiasts worldwide to engage with the House and its fashion show through its own proprietary social networking video technology. Gucci Connect E-vent will allow users to share their live webcam videos – online and at the Gucci show space – with assigned virtual seating at the E-vent.

Inception (2010)


Story:  Dom Cobb is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb's rare ability has made him a coveted player in this treacherous new world of corporate espionage, but it has also made him an international fugitive and cost him everything he has ever loved. Now Cobb is being offered a chance at redemption. One last job could give him his life back but only if he can accomplish the impossible-inception. Instead of the perfect heist, Cobb and his team of specialists have to pull off the reverse: their task is not to steal an idea but to plant one. If they succeed, it could be the perfect crime. But no amount of careful planning or expertise can prepare the team for the dangerous enemy that seems to predict their every move. An enemy that only Cobb could have seen coming. (written by Warner's Brothers)

 

Valentino this year have so many nice things from their fall collection.  I always like things with bow and this year they just have to make so many things with bow sigh.  Oh why why ..... Valentino lol...There are just too many things I like though it's not like I'm going to get it because some of the stuff are something I will not be able to afford.  Oh well at least it's entertaining just to look at them online hehe..

Let's start with their accessories first.  Belts, gloves, and hair accessories...I like them all ; ;

$215.00