shopping

We were crazy enough to plan a wedding in France while living in South Korea. It can be a daunting task to organize a wedding as an expat couple. Join me on my journey in finding the perfect wedding dress, shoes, and accessories!

A local expat’s guide to finding free, cheap, mid-priced, and luxury furniture in Seoul, South Korea. Get ready to decorate!

A list of Christmas markets in Seoul, South Korea this 2022.

A little overview of popular Spring and Summer 2022 bags in Korea, featuring mostly Korean brands.

A local’s guide to some favorite chocolatiers and new shops to buy chocolate truffles, sweet gift boxes, and hot chocolate in Seoul, South Korea.

Everything I know about dealing with customs control in South Korea when importing goods for personal use, including tips & tricks for shopping.

Do you have a friend or loved one living in South Korea that you need to buy a last-minute gift for? After spending several years living here, these are my favorite picks for gifts that ship within South Korea that (a) accept foreign-issued credit cards, and (b) ship quickly.

A quick look at the different e-commerce platforms available to use in South Korea.

Where to buy pre-loved luxury bags at consignment stores in Seoul, South Korea.

List of trendy Korean clothing stores and Korean brands that you can shop at locally in South Korea.

A step-by-step guide on using the Zero Pay app to buy and use the 10% discounted vouchers or gift certificates in Seoul, South Korea.

A Korean-American’s guide to the best websites to buy Korean Beauty (K-Beauty) products in the United States.

Handy guide to staying warm in Seoul during the long, cold winters, what to wear, and where to shop for cold-weather essentials in Korea.

Finding big shoes in Korea is a challenge. Here is a local’s guide to buying bigger-sized shoes (from a US size 8 to a US size 10) in Korea.

Recently, I splurged on a beautiful black, sequinned tulle dress for my birthday from My Theresa and sized up, thinking that it ran small. What a mistake! After the hassle […]

Sometimes when Korean clothes don’t suit you (or fit me well, in my case), it’s always good to be on the lookout for familiar brands with western sizing! Here is […]

A look at some of the most popular luxury and mid-priced handbags and eco tote bags in Seoul, South Korea in 2020.

The real title of this article should be anyone bigger than a US size zero should take a peek at these shops because it is a real struggle to find […]

Traveling to Korea and need to stock up on the best Korean beauty products? Besides coming back with a bajillion Korean face masks — my favorite Korean mask brand being […]

Yes, I am a shopaholic. This is no real, juicy confession. As it’s real pain in my derrière to find shoes larger than a US size 6 or 7 in […]