Sara's Top Moments in Korea

Thought I would get a little bit nostalgic and rehash some of my best Korea memories:)
Note: Some photos were stolen from Lindsay's blog..... With love!!!

Antiques in Insadong

I had almost forgotten how much I enjoy the area of Insadong in Seoul. Although it is extremely touristy, I feel it is immensely popular for good reason. The streets and alleys are made of brick and much of the architecture is of an older style. There are mountains and temples surrounding the area and there are many antiques and interesting tourist trinkets to be purchased here.

I love the antiques and dusty old things for sale on the streets.
I love the smell of food cooking from carts as I walk by.
I love the hustle and bustle and people weaving through crowd.
I LOVE Insadong market!

Ghetto Fabulous Mannequins

I love the crazy mannequins outside of the stores in Seoul. Window shopping:)

ABC, 123

At the ABC Mart in Myeung-dong, you can buy lots of popular brands of shoes for a pretty decent price. They have a killer selection of Converse and Vans, and it is also the place where I got my Baby G watch. The only annoying thing about that place? They always blare annoying music and the employees clap and yell things loudly in an attempt to get you pumped to buy stuff. Uh.

Coochie Underwear

I am not sure what the reasoning is behind the names of many of these Korean clothing stores. This one in particular had me choking back the laughter. Is this the same as "coochie"? Cause we all know undies cover up your cooch, but is it really necessary to name the underwear store "Coochai"? Sheesh!

My New Doc Martin Mary Janes!!!!

Seeing as I have basically worn my former pair to dust, I have been in the market for a new pair of Mary Jane's for a while now. I went shopping today with the intent of buying the sweet pair of Doc Martin Mary Jane's I have had my eye on for some time now. I was about to shell out the 150,000 Won for them when these sweet puppies caught my eye.

For only 70,000 Won (about $50 USD), I picked up this cute burgundy pair instead. As luck would have it, this was the last pair, on sale, and my size! They fit like a glove and don't even hurt like heels usually do. The inner tomboy in me nods its head at the comfort factor, and the girlie girl within giggles with delight.

The are very cute, yes?

Samsung Plaza

As pathetic and ridiculous as it may seem, until yesterday I had not yet been to Samsung Plaza. Little did I know, this rich blooded Korean shopping center is only maybe 5 subway stops away. The thing about living in Korea amongst all of these upper, upper, UPPER crust shopping centers is that I have come to realize that Koreans are loaded and Americans are poor, sad, and pathetic people. Koreans must buy 90% of all Chanel, Prada, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton sold on the face of this planet. And they do so with ease. Everywhere you look in Korea, there is a Starbucks and an ultra rich shopping center with Koreans buying up luxury goods like they are going out of style.

In case you are in the market for $2,000 handbags and $50 mascara, scoot on down to Samsung Plaza located conveniently on the Bundang line right above Seohyeon Station.

Shopping at the COEX

A Relaxing day at the COEX. You know, shopping... Pink bunnies...

Basically, we like to get our photos taken in front of stuff at the mall we like.

Jungle Kitty Wants Sushi

This weekend, I went to the Ewha Women's University and did some shopping in the area. I think I have a new favorite place to shop around! And the area is very woman friendly- as soon as you get off of the subway, the population seems to be ALL women! Ha ha!

The shopping streets are all pedestrian only alleys that twist and wind around. Unlike the entire rest of the city of Seoul, there are actually places for men to buy clothing too! Bet they sell alot to the boyfriends that come visit their girlfriends at the university.

Some of the shops are extremely tiny- about the size of my bedroom, or in some cases, the entire boutique is about the size of a hallway! Sheesh! Also, there is a fantastic San-X store and a specialty toy store that carries many Japanese import items. I love it!

I bought these blind boxed sushi sets from the San-X store. They are soo tiny and adorable and realistic looking. At the toy store that carried Japanese imports, I picked up a different food miniature blind box- Mickey Mouse Cafe foods! How cool is that?

And finally, I got an adorable jungle Hello Kitty set, where each tanned kitty is dressed as a warrior or cave man. On the bottom of the box was writing that said "for sale in Japan only." I love import items!