About

objective >> I am observant of my surroundings (especially yummy or pretty things) and I love sharing my insight with my friends who seem to be anywhere but here. I was also raised not to settle for full price, so I have a bargain-focus on my posts… if you didn’t notice already.

live >> The east side of Manhattan. Past: central Illinois, central New Jersey, Los Angeles, and Taipei.

recent loves >> Sleep!, orange accents, red shoes, nautical stripes, leather jackets, anything by COS, Danish design, and the thrill of making profit on stuff I’ve had for ages on eBay.

wants >> The perfect lace item, nude pumps, leopard coat, navy blazer,… Or satisfying my wanderlust.

favorite stores >> Uniqlo, COS, Illums Bolighus, Gap, Saks Fifth Avenue, J.Crew, Forever21, ShopBop, Net-A-Porter, Target, Endless, Sephora, Madewell, Anthropologie, and Amazon.

favorite designers >> Marc by Marc Jacobs, Milly, Nanette Lepore, COS, J.Crew, Theory, Massimo Dutti, Hermès, Clare Vivier, Helmut Lang

recommends >> Ebates (get a % of what you spend back! Please ask me for a referral!)

photo credits >> All photos on this site belong to me unless otherwise noted and may not be used without my permission. All rights reserved. The above photo was taken along the Pudong river in Shanghai in April 2007. I usually shoot with a Canon S95 or Nikon D80, 50mm f/1.8D or 35mm f/1.8G. Occasionally, I shoot with my Blackberry (through May 2012). I have deferred to the iPhone 4S more of late (post May 2012).

social media icons >> Thanks, designbolts!

disclaimer >> This blog uses affiliate links. Purchasing via an affiliate link may result in commissions for this blog.

contact >> irene@irenelikes.com. Leave a comment or drop me a note! I love feedback!

Last updated: August 26, 2012