Ready for NYE?

I don't know if I'm ready for the new year, but my nails are.

I can't believe it's almost 2012, I'm still writing 2010 sometimes (but then again, I'm still saying I'm 21 sometimes). Anyway, my nails were painted with Milani Jewel FX Gold Nail Polish. You can also DIY with clear nail polish and gold sparkly glitter or multi colored glitter too! Finish it off with another layer of clear nail polish to make it smooth on top, then you're good to go.

Happy New Years! See you on the other side.

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How to: Fishtail Braid

For those days when you haven't washed your hair (they say it's better if you don't wash your hair everyday, so hey it's ok.) or you just want to do something a little different, try a fishtail braid! LC does an easy to follow how to video on it. I pull some hair out of the braid at the end to make it a bit messy, here's my shot at it:

Outfit Details: Urban Outfitters Cable Speckled Pullover

So next time you see me sporting the fishtail, you know what that means.

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Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to wish you all a very merry christmas and to thank you for your support & encouragement with my etsy shop! I hope you have a relaxing & warm holiday season with your loved ones.

Sidenote: I've got one last shop christina sun pullover available in my shop! Looking forward to what the next season brings!

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Red-y to have these right about now!

Moleskine 2012 Planner, Chanel Classic, J.Crew Classic Leather Ballet Flats, Madewell Colorwheel Trousers, Dior Lipstick

Sidenote: A special birthday shout out for a special sister!

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LASHES Tote

Brand new item! Lashes by shop christina sun is hand printed on a 100% cotton canvas tote with non-toxic ink. All shop christina sun items are sketched, hand printed, and completely original. Lots of love is poured into each and every piece.

$15.00 - only one piece available!

12 more days until Christmas!!! All shop christina sun items are wrapped - makes a perfect present!

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My Alexa Chung for Madewell Picks

I love love love them all, can't pick a favorite! They're so wearable and interesting on their own. Sharing them with you:

 

 

Outfit Details

Patrice Top + Theory Leather Shorts
Desert Sessions Dress
Penny Dress
Carine Dress
Cora Dotted Shirt + Theory Pleated Dress Shorts
Betty Tea Dress

I'm still sporting her 2010 pieces too, pretty sure I'll be keeping them forever. Here are Alexa's gift picks for the holidays.
This is why Madewell is my favorite!

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Coupon!

In the spirit of holiday giving, receive free domestic shipping on any shopchristinasun order for a limited time with this coupon code: HOLIDAY11

Love,
shopchristinasun

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Moneycat

Breakfast loves me and I love breakfast! You have to go to moneycat brunch. We went there today and it was one of those meals where I was already full half-way through but didn't care to practice restraint, and after every bite my eyes rolled to the back of my head (yeah, it was that good). They don't have a website (Sam heard through word of mouth), but that link will bring you to their info, GO! and go soon, it's just a pop up restaurant until the chefs start their own restaurants. Moneycat has such a fun vibe, especially because you get to color while you wait for your food. Also, if you get lucky they will post your picture on their wall:

our creation

scallion biscuits with sriracha honey butter

donuts with hibiscus, apple, & coriander

ox tail soup

fried potatoes & egg

mr. moneycat

Not a bad way to start my week, I'd say.

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Sidenote: Birthday shout out to my brother (who was recently engaged & I couldn't be happier!!!) and my friends, Lan & Misa!

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shopchristinasun Featured!

shopchristinasun was featured on Haute Whimsy's blog today! She did a Black Friday/Cyber Monday post of some of her favorite things, check it out!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

To celebrate, take 15% off any item in my etsy shop through Sunday November 27th with this coupon code: TURKEY15

*Update! Coupon extended through Cyber Monday, November 28th!

Love,
shopchristinasun

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HBD Samuel!

Today is Sam's birthday!! Can't wait for dinner/drinks with friends tonight. This past weekend we went to a dinner by Chefs Seth Siegel-Gardner & Terrence Gallivan (wish I could link you to their site, but they don't have one, just a phone number), Pilot Light Restaurants. Their cooking background is incredible - Google them! The dinner we went to had such an interesting concept. It was in the back room of Mortar. Yup ... there is a whole kitchen in the back of that men's clothing boutique! There were six of us and Seth & Terrence cook/plate the food right in front of you. It was really fun and such a great experience, probably one of the best meals I have ever had. The group was so diverse but with a couple drinks & good food, it was such a fun time.

Here are some mobile uploads from that night:

Communal pot of the goods

Mortar

Gin Gin Mule

Liquid Nitrogen

The table where all the cooking & eating happens

Hamachi Crudo

Sweetbreads

Kimchi Gnocchi

Black Cod

Butternut Squash Dessert

Another shot of the dessert because it blew me away

Chefs Seth & Terrence - Can't wait for their restaurant opening next summer!

 Lately I've been thinking that I'm spoiled rotten when it comes to food ...

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LASHES

I was doing my daily reading of Garance Dore's blog, came across her skirt + sweater post, and put together my very own skirt + sweater combo using a shopchristinasun original. It's so cool & effortless, not to mention comfortable - my three favorite things! I'm probably going to wear it like this someday real soon.

 

Outfit Details:

shopchristinasun Pullover

Madewell Slowdance Skirt

Madewell Leopard Sidewalk Skimmer

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Taste and Sing - Daniel Chang

Check out Daniel Chang's (Sam's brother) music on his Facebook page - just launched today! It's really awesome stuff (he wrote the songs himself). You can listen to his music for free on his page and read about the makings of his latest album "Taste and Sing". I snapped these photos of him today for his page:

He is already working on his next album - get excited & go Like him on Facebook!

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B&W Paris

This past week I've been feeling crafty so I added to my scrapbook - and it reminded me of Paris (a big part of my heart was left in Paris, if you didn't already know!). My scrapbook is a bible of all the places I've been, so it's a constant work-in-progress. Here are some of the Paris ones I put in it:

Scrapbook pieces

Trocadero



Notre Dame - it never got old




Picnicking - Jardin des Plants




Picnicking - Eiffel Tower




Parisian Family - Place des Vosges



Lunch on Canal St. Martin

Madam - Tuileries

Monsieur - Tuileries

Tuileries

View of the city - Sacre Cour

 

Ile Saint - Louis





Skate flash mob?




Crepes at Le Comptoir



Margherita pizza + wine, after shopping. What a life.



Amorino Gelato! mmmmm



People watching

Spring boutique!

Wine + Madeleines - Jardin du Luxembourg

Sam - Jarin du Luxembourg

Shops on the river

My penny loafers!



Brought some French from the U.S. - J. Crew Saint James tee



Bicycling with Sam

Jardin des Plantes

Have a great weekend!

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