CKS Memorial Hall

One of the famous attractions in Taipei, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall is a national monument erected for the President Chiang Kai Shek who ruled Taiwan for 25 yrs (1950 – 1975). The monument, a white and blue structure, is surrounded by a beautiful park and is framed on the North and South by the National Theater and National Concert Hall.

As soon as we got into the place, I regretted that I skipped this part in my itinerary in my previous visit. The place is utterly beautiful. Other details of the place which I only found out as I do this post (haha!): the roof is blue and octagonal (eight being a lucky number for the Chinese) and the number of steps up the main hall is 89 to represent his age at the time of death. 

The view from above the stairs is simply breathtaking.

The ground level is where you find the library and museum documenting CKS' life and the main hall is where you'll find a large statue of him. We didn't have much time exploring the place for reason below, haha!

Because I traveled with yogini friends, we realized that CKS Memorial Hall is a perfect backdrop for yoga poses. Hahaha!!! P.S. This is my greatest achievement in Taipei, to be able to do the headstand. Hahahaha!!!

Obviously, we didn't have time exploring the main hall because of the photoshoots but we were lucky enough to catch the changing of the guards during our visit - where I realize that aside from finding cute pet dogs in the park, this is also where you find all the good-looking men in Taipei. Lol!

A video posted by @cassey_cakes on Feb 1, 2015 at 1:09am PST

Black Wrap Dress

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Layered, with stockings or draped? :)

Cruise

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Well not really a "travel" per se but atleast some activity worth sharing during the weekend. More to be revealed soon...

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Gray Midi Skirt

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For another look using this skirt that is blogged in detail, please click here. :)

Zendaya ❤

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The recent epic Bad Blood music video has got my sartorial eye turned on this girl. I am actually not familiar with her then though I remember taking note of her recent Met Gala style as some of the few who actually followed the theme (seriously, see-through gowns for China?). Her recent Billboard red carpet style has got me typing "Zendaya red carpet style" on Google. I was right. She definitely needs a feature here. :)

Versatile Jumpsuit

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One jumpsuit, three celebrity looks! ;)

Taipei Day3: Din Tai Fung and Guang Hua

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This was the last day for Plok and Wen so the plan was not to go somewhere far but instead enjoy a good lunch at Din Tai Fung. Here's a Ped Xing action with the girls otw to the train station, lol!

We were quite early so we didn't have to wait long thankfully for this eternally-hungry-bunch. Lol! I think the branch we went to was the one in Zhongzhan Road. 

Honestly, it's my first time to try that restaurant because I'm not much a fan of beef noodles. But I enjoyed the meal nonetheless specially my favorite sides hakaw. ;)

After that, we had to say goodbye to the SG girls and off we went to Guanghua electronics district to check out their gadgets. Not sure if he's a permanent fixture there but this Golden retriever is just so adorable staying obediently at this spot and welcoming the shop's visitors. You just couldn't resist taking a photo with him.

Look at him in action, haha!

Bong was able to buy something I believe, a power pack, something that I am in DIRE need of and yet stubbornly insisted to refuse to buy. He has an extra anyway, lol! Anyway, cutting the post short here to focus on the next place we went to on the succeeding travel post - the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial Hall. Soon, hopefully. *cross fingers* =))

Pink Maxi Pleats

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The second look is an unposted shot from a shoot I posted here. :)

Flying Trapeze

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Sings "Aaaaammmmm goonnnaaa swiiiiinngggg from a trapeee-hiiizzzzz" Hahaha!!! I highly recommend this class at The Fort to all those frustrated gymnasts out there like me. :P

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Flowy Top

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