Ritika's Favorite Finds from Alice's

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In my post "Korean Fashion is Dainty, Detailed and Divine," I mentioned a small boutique in Hacienda Heights named Alice's. Mimi and I wanted to do a collaborative blog post that showcases some of our favorite finds from her shop. As mentioned before, she travels to Korea every few months to bring back all of the latest Korean trends. A lot of her collection is detailed and feminine.

Here are my two outfits! The first is a dress I'm saving for breezy autumns and warmer winter socal days. It's pretty warm with full sleeves and double layers. Love the polka dots and fabric. The second is just the white top with a very detailed sleeve.

Check out Mimi's outfits to be posted tomorrow as well!

Scrumptious Saturday: Haven Gastropub

And speaking of lovely eateries  transformed into faraway destinations, this week's Scrumptious Saturday features Haven Gastropub in Orange (and Pasadena). 

Walking into Haven Gastropub will instantly transport you from SoCal right into a real, charming British pub! No jet lag required. 

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Scrumptious Saturdays: Morning Crème Brûlée

Print Recipe . l . Morning Crème Brûlée 

Today on Scrumptious Saturdays, we are busting out those ramekins and making us some yum yum Crème Brûlées! Now, we are going to add a little twist to the original vanilla Crème Brûlée with a hint of coffee (or anything you prefer)! 

. . . . . Ingrédients . . . . .

. 2 cup heavy cream (16 oz) .

 . 4 egg yolks (bonus at the end) .

 . 3/4 cup of sugar .

. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract .

. 1 tablespoon instant coffee (optional) .

additional items : water, fruit for garnish, and some pinches of sugar 

Light Floral Notes

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 marc jacobs watch . j'adore dior perfume . pastel lacquers . kate moss spray . handmade jewelry 

Spring's official debut is in a week, but some of the flowers in my garden are already up to welcome in the new season. One of my favorites has got to be the cherry blossoms. They always serve as a reminder to splash on my favorite floral fragrances, nails lacquers, and sparkling accessories to toast to the coming of Spring.  

Scrumptious Saturdays: Teatime at Queen's

Tucked away in the midst of the industrial center of Costa Mesa is an unexpected hidden gem: The Queens Bakery. 

After parking next to what seemed to be a small warehouse, we walked into the adjacent bakery and tea shop not knowing what to expect.  Just outside the bakery, there is a small patio filled black steel tables and chairs. The steel fence are lined with colorful flower pots. Inside, we were instantly struck by the colors: bright, fuscia pink and sunshine yellow.

The Queens Bakery is every girl's perfect playhouse: filled with dainty furniture, royal pictures in mirror frames and picturesque chandeliers. It felt like we walked right into Alice in Wonderland!