lucky penny gets easily chilly which is why… our girl always packs cozy layers in her hand luggage.

from terminal to airplane, she hearts this nautical wool pullover by play comme des garçons from j.crew… this is a way chicer granny sweater. for when spring finally arrives, there is a long-sleeved cotton version.

mental note: cute boyfriend would look so handsome in this polo shirt while playing golf.

up, up and away!

lucky penny serendipitously sees 11:11—once or even twice a day—and makes a wish. more often than not, they actually come true.

in an unexpected twist of fate, she came across this seemingly fitting “make a wish” bracelet by gag et lou at violet & grace… it comes in silver or gold, and threads in a rainbow of hues.

tucked away inside the shore club south beach, this pretty jewellery boutique carries mostly parisian artisans as well as pieces by alexander mcqueen, pamela love and giles & brother.

wish made.

lucky penny was in miami a few weeks back… for a romantic rendez-vous with cute boyfriend.

with only 48 hours together, the lovebirds dined al fresco at cecconi’s under a twinkly-lit tree, boozy brunched at balans, and imbibed at sls hotel, delano (looooooove the giant chess board in the backyard) and shore club.

they held hands along lincoln road (go to madewell, allsaints and original penguin), sunbathed poolside at soho beach house, and watched the sunrise on the rooftop of the townhouse hotel.

as they were about to say goodbye, it started to rain… and a see you soon (as cute boyfriend phrased it) was sealed with a kiss. #longdistanceromance

while drowning her sorrows, er, window shopping at the bal harbour shops… she fell in love with this pretty piggy. designed by harry allen, it was cast from a pig that died of natural causes, and holds up to $10,000 in dollar bills.

this gilded cochon also comes in nine different colours, including a limited edition glow-in-the-dark one… having stars and comets on her bedroom ceiling was enough already. (admit it. you had them, too.)

retail therapy sesh complete.

lucky penny arrived at heathrow airport from paris, scurried into the underground, and then exited at knightsbridge tube station. she was wearing open-toed mcqueen flats in the piss pouring rain. this was her worst nightmare. fml.

the angel on her right shoulder suggested that she get some wellies. the devil, on her left, thought that idea was rubbish and vetoed it immediately… so did our girl natch.

she purchased a practical pair of pistol boots by acne. definitely made for walking, these boots come in a handful of colours… she has even considered investing in a second pair. a year later, its patina has aged gracefully—rain or shine.

lucky penny has been a *new* homeowner for a year… and only now, it is starting to feel like home.

on her wish luxe list is an avalon blanket by hermès. made of super soft cashmere and wool, this iconic h blanket also comes bite-sized for babies in a neutral hue as well as red and blue… and is much gentler on her bank account.

after searching high and low in hong kong and pretty darn close to giving up, her twenty minute delayed flight back to manila was a sign from the orange box gods. she ran across the terminal and found this gem sitting all by its lonesome on a shelf.

home sweet couch.