Do One Thing a Day that Scares You

Boyu's wearing: Banana Republic silk cardigan & gold necklace, Forever 21 floral top, Zara skinny jeans, BCBG nude- pink flats

Olivia's wearing: Lucky Brand denim jacket, Forever 21 crop top, tank top & necklace, Guess tribal scarf, Garage skinny jeans, Aldo flats

By now, everyone's aware of the issues on the other side of the world: the tsunami which hit Japan and the protest against the government in East Asia. It makes people wonder whether or not the world will end in 2012, either way lets hope it will not. As cliche as it sounds, live everyday to the fullest and be fortunate for who you are. If you are unsatisfied with something then speak up. If you want to pursue your dream then start today. If you want his or her number, then ask for it. If you want to show how much you care for someone then do so with actions. If you want a luxurious life then work harder. If you want to be a president then start a campaign. Do not wait any longer. Otherwise, you will regret it. Hence, there is nothing to lose.

Here's some advice from us: do one thing every day that scares you.

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B L I V B O O K: darling&diva ♥

"Keep calm and carry on"

Written in the Stars

Olivia's wearing: Bebe blazer, Forever 21 silk blouse, tribal band & earrings, Maxime vintage clutch, Buffalo denim, Roberto Vianni wedges

Boyu's wearing: Zara vest, Tommy Hilfiger shirt, Forever 21 skirt & bangles, Costa Blanca statement necklace, Heritage tights, Franco Sarto wedges, Milano chained purse

Menswear is everywhere: in magazines, on the red carpet and the runway. Even singers/models such as Rihanna and Victoria Beckham are wearing em'! Menswear is classic, sassy and playful! It totally gives a vibrant and different feel! We are inspired by it and have decided to try it out. Thus, we had to add a little of our own feminity touch to the ever-so-popular menswear look, just so that it wouldn't be too overpowering. B added a sweet blue vest to her skirt, while Liv threw on a structured blazer.
All in all, we say it was a handsome success. Showing a bit of masculinity is the perfect balance for the girly girl in all of us!
Happy New Year everyone!

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B L I V B O O K: darling&diva ♥
" To be a star, you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest"

Chasing the Winter Sun

We were wandering around town while doing our Christmas shopping as we stumbled upon this fabulous little field with the sun shining brightly. So, we had to document these gorgeous rays and our outfits-of-the-day!

Boyu's wearing: Banana Republic denim button-up, italian tights & chain belt, Siren's bandage skirt, Marciano handbag, Nine West over-the-knee leather boots

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Olivia's wearing: Garage sheer long sleeve top, Forever 21 tank, H&M rocker-chic skirt & studded belt, HUE stripped tights, Coach poppy bangle, Aldo over-the-knee boots, KGB leopard bag

Santa honey, I wanna yacht and really that's not a lot, I've been an angel all year

Santa baby, come hurry down the chimney tonight ♫

We both tend to hum this catchy tune to ourselves when it comes to the holidays and when Santa makes a return to the mall. But whew!

Hasn't life seemed a bit hectic these past weeks? We've both been running around trying to accomplish our long list of tasks to do for the holidays. As we were passing by a neighbourhood on our way to search for some cute wool scarves and precious chocolate samples downtown, we managed to stop and catch this glowing scene. The street was quiet, and the sun continued to shine down overhead. We missed blogging about some of our everyday outfits, so we decided it was a great time to share a few photos of days when we don't look picture perfect, just natural and happy. This mini-shoot was fun, especially since Boyu just purchased her new boots and was jumping between muddy puddles. That was entertaining to watch ;)

Hope you all enjoy this last weekend before Christmas turns its colourful, warming, and loving head our way!

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B L I V B O O K: darling&diva ♥

"in Whoville they say that the Grinch's small heart grew three sizes that day. And then - the true meaning of Christmas came through, and the Grinch found the strength of ten Grinches, plus two!"

Be an Eye-Catcher!

Olivia's wearing: H&M sweet heart dress, Aldo gold statement necklace, Vintage clutch, Rachel Roy nude high heels, Betsey Johnson bracelet

Boyu's wearing: BCBG dress, Expression high heels, Gift statement necklace, Juicy Couture & Blue Ruby bangles, Aldo ring, Friis Company mega clutch

"The market is full of statement necklaces right now, so you shouldn’t have a problem finding one that suits you." It is absolutely true and we certainly agree! These days, you cannot go anywhere without owning a statement item in your closet. Whether it's earrings, bracelets, scarves, or boots, it is still considered a "statement piece" if it catches peoples' attention. Hence, on our "BLIV shopping list" hunting for unique accessories are certainly a must-do! As a matter of fact, we both paired our dresses with a statement piece: eye-catching necklaces. If you really want to be an attention-grabber in the crowd, then wear a statement piece.

Here's a helpful hint: be careful with what you combine it with, and try to make it the only statement in your outfit and goodluck! ;)

(http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/full-article/accessory-report-statement-necklaces/)

*Tada! this is us at our Winter Formal event (Known as Homecoming in the States) and of course, we are in our "Dynamic Duo" pose ;)

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B L I V B O O K: darling&diva ♥
"When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it’s not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end."