What The Fung
a personal style and lifestyle blog by caitlin fung

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HER

My Holiday Gift Guide for her featuring all things on my personal wish list this year!

holiday gift guide for her
  1. Mach & Mach Black Satin Pumps $1600 A splurge for sure but this will be the best gift she gets all year!
  2. Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug $150 Perfect for a mom because god knows they never get to drink hot coffee.
  3. Skims Cotton Rib Tank $56
  4. Skims Cotton Rib Boxers $52 Comfy and sexy set for lounging or sleeping!
  5. Color Block Fringe Scarf $35USD Chunky knit scarves are this season’s coziest and most necessary accessory!
  6. Saint Laurent Crocodile Effect Shoulder Bag $2795 The biggest ticket item on this gift guide but such a classic staple bag that would go with every style.
  7. H&M Quilted Slippers $30 Currently on sale for $24!
  8. Abercrombie 90s Ultra High Rise Straight Jeans $110 Also on sale for $77 until November 29th 2021!
  9. Abercrombie Curve Love 90s Ultra High Rise Straight Jeans $94 Tik Tok’s favourite jeans 30% off until November 29th 2021!
  10. UGG Classic Ultra Mini $175 I don’t care what anyone says, I’ve been wearing UGGs my whole life and I’m not stopping now!! Especially when these are on sale for $148.75!
  11. CB2 Coupe Cocktail Glasses $11 These glasses are so chic! I would gift them in either sets of 2, 4 or 6.
  12. Nécessaire Gift Set $60 A self care set fit for a queen and perfect for travelling.

Prices are in CAD unless otherwise stated.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: FOR HIM

A Holiday Gift Guide for him. For your boyfriends, husbands, brothers, sons, dads.. you get the idea.

Holiday Gift Guide for him
  1. CDG Converse in Grey $200 Everyone’s favourite sneaker but in a cool monochrome grey, no brainer.
  2. Carhartt Knit Hat $35 Great stocking stuffer!
  3. Essentials Taupe Track Pants $140 If you want to update his wardrobe from cargo pants or sweat pants, these are so stylish and easy to wear.
  4. Under Armour Tech T-Shirt $30 My fiancé loves these for working out!
  5. Balenciaga Card Holder $250 A great intro into designer fashion.
  6. The North Face 1996 Retro Puffer Jacket $370 I’m really particular about puffers and the shape and cut of this one is perfect!
  7. Kiehl’s Facial Fuel Face Wash $16-72 Not that men even have to worry about their skin (annoying) but this face wash is really refreshing and non-drying.
  8. Jason Markk Cleaning Kit $24 Perfect stocking stuffer.
  9. Gucci Skull Ghost Ring $275 I’m a sucker for men’s jewelry
  10. Our Place Always Pan Set $119 The internet’s favourite cookware is ON SALE! Perfect gift for any chef or chef in training.
  11. Ralph Lauren Pajama Pants $52 Another gift I’ve given to my fiancé that he wears 24/7
  12. Rains Weekend Bag $105 Waterproof and perfect for the gym or weekend trips!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: BABY + TODDLER

My Holiday Gift Guide for babies and toddlers!

Holiday Gift Guide for babies and toddlers
  1. Giraffe Plush Nursery Rocker $254CAD/$169USD Little ones will love it plus it looks cute in any nursery!
  2. Soft Stacking Rings $20 My son still plays with these from last Christmas
  3. Artifact Uprising Baby’s First Year Book $120USD I haven’t found any baby book nearly as beautiful as this one
  4. Plan Toys Hammer Drop Toy $39USD Great for fine motor skills!
  5. Kyte Baby Sleep Sacks $50USD The only sleep sacks we use
  6. Kitchen Helper Tower $182 On sale and probably our most used baby item!
  7. H&M Ribbed Cotton Set $13 Can’t go wrong with gender neutral pajamas
  8. If I Could Keep You Little $13 Tear jerker for any parent
  9. Loulou Lollipop Silicone Bib $12 Perfect for mealtimes
  10. Soft Building Blocks $31 So many possibilities for play and also soft enough to chew on for teething babies
  11. Montessori Pickler Set $245 The best one I could find for the price and my son loves climbing all over it
  12. Hape Shake and Match Toy $30 Develops hand-eye coordination and colour matching skills
  13. BONUS: Monthly Play Kit Subscription One of the best things we ever got was a play kit subscription so we never worried about getting new toys that were developmentally appropriate for our baby. Makes a great long term gift!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: HOME + DECOR

A Holiday Gift Guide for the homebody and home decor lovers in your life.

Holiday Gift Guide for the homebody and home decor
  1. Nordstrom Short Pajamas $63 So soft and comfortable!
  2. Wine Glasses Set of 2 $22 On sale!! Dupe for the Crate and Barrel Edge Wine Glasses
  3. Capri Dolce Vita Coffee Table Book $143 The most beautiful coffee table books (comes in a ton of colours/cities)!
  4. Studio McGee x Threshold Marble Stone Bookends $25USD For Canadians like me use Cross Border Pickups to ship cross-border!
  5. Cosori Electric Gooseneck Kettle $95 Beautiful on anyone’s countertop
  6. Smiley Face Slippers $24 Everyone needs new slippers around the holidays
  7. AESOP Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash $50 Perfect housewarming gift
  8. Nordstrom Oversize Throw Blanket $75 Who doesn’t love a fluffy white blanket?!
  9. Mala the Brand Mistletoe Candle $35 Woody and aromatic
  10. SKIMS Cozy Knit Robe $208 So luxurious but there’s a reason everyone loves it!

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: SKINCARE + BEAUTY

Here’s my Holiday Gift Guide for the skincare and beauty lover in your life or if you just want to pamper yourself!

  1. Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen $36 My holy grail every day sunscreen! Perfect size for a stocking stuffer.
  2. Midnight Paloma Face Oil and Gua Sha $50
  3. Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer $499 Worth every cent!
  4. The Ordinary Niacinamide Serum $6-11 The product has changed my skin!! So much clearer and less oily.
  5. Summer Fridays Skincare Set $84
  6. Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask $26
  7. Merit Day Glow Highlighting Balm $39 So easy to swipe on over bare skin or makeup!
  8. Refy Brow Sculpt $31 A new cult classic.
  9. Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator $83 Great gift for anyone!
  10. Fresh Soy Face Wash $49-90
  11. Glow Recipe Watermelon + AHA Glow Sleeping Mask $59 So great for self care nights!
  12. Midnight Paloma x Brunette The Label Replenishing Bath Soak $20 Use my code CAITLINFUNG-MP!

wrap dress and givenchy boots


As much as I love dresses, I’m really not a dress kind of girl. I will pick jeans every day for the rest of my life over any other clothing garment but when the sun is out and it’s still cool enough that you don’t have to strip down for survival, there’s nothing more flattering than a wrap dress. There’s a reason DVF has been making them for 40 years. Light, comfortable and easy to wear, every woman should have at least one wrap dress in their closet.

The one I’m wearing is by RealisationPar, an LA based company that every model and it-girl seems to wear. Mind you, if you’re not in the market to spend upwards of $200 on a mini-dress, I’ve linked some similar options in this post. I paired the dress with my favourite studded Givenchy boots and the accessory everyone is wearing this summer; a belt bag. I’ve been looking for a belt bag for months and thought I was leaning towards a velvet one but the versatility of the nylon really appealed to me for the summer. Prada nylon bags last forever too so I’m looking forward to having this when belt bags are back in style in another 20 years.

madewell oversized coat and grlfrnd denim


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Coat: Madewell (similar), Top: Nakd, Jeans: GRLFRND, Sunglasses: Le Specs, Bag: Chloe

I’ve been living in this Madewell oversized coat and Zara sock booties. I needed something more masculine and oversized for the West Coast’s longest winter ever and I actually found this one through the LIKEtoKNOW.it app. Actually, everything I’m wearing in this outfit comes from things I found on Instagram.

Instagram is an incredible tool and a great way to stay informed and stay connected to a community of like-minded people but it has become such a chore for me. I don’t get joy or satisfaction from posting anymore and it’s tiring to keep up with the hundreds of accounts I follow. I’m trying to find a happy-medium between my personal life and my social media presence, but in the meantime, here’s some photos of me looking like Neo from the Matrix.

“Sooner or later you’re going to realize just as I did that there’s a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.” – Morpheus (The Matrix)

gingham from day to night part 2


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Gingham Dress: Lulu’s, Bag: BP., Shoes: Steve Madden

The easiest way to bring gingham from day to night is with this mini dress from Lulu’s. I find the straight neck line trend so flattering and the details on the back of this dress paired with the gingham pattern made it impossible to resist.

I have hundreds of shoes and no heel has ever been as comfortable as these Steve Madden sandals. Ladies, if you want a heel that goes with everything and you can wear for hours – this is the heel for you.

“A secret to happiness is letting every situation be what it is instead of what you think it should be, and then making the best of it.”

gingham from day to night part 1


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Top: Zara (similar), Jeans: Topshop, Belt: Gucci, Bag: BP., Shoes: Tod’s (similar, similar)

Gingham is probably the biggest trend of this season and so accessible. Everyone and their grandmother is wearing it so I thought I would put together two looks featuring the most popular pattern of the year.

First up is this day-time look. I got this gingham Zara top during the sale for only $20! Paired with my favourite Topshop jeans that I talked about before here, because when you love something you buy it in every colour, right?

I definitely stray away from patterns usually and I love monochromatic looks but my trick for styling gingham is to avoid over-accessorizing. Keeping the rest of my outfit simple is the key to wearing bold (ok well bold for me) patterns.

“Minimalism is about intentionality, not deprivation.”

off the shoulder dress under $75


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Off the Shoulder Dress: Nordstrom, Shoes: Prada, Bag: Celine, Sunglasses: Gentle Monster

Nothing quite like finding a steal on a cute dress! As soon as I saw this off the shoulder dress I was sold. I have stocked up on everything off the shoulder this season, especially in white. I’m all for throwing something on that looks like you put way more effort into it than you actually did. The only downside to this dress is that because it’s 100% cotton it wrinkles so easily. I steamed and ironed the dress before going out and after sitting down for a meal it was instantly wrinkly again.

Been dying to post some new content but my personal photographer (aka blog husband) broke his leg and we couldn’t shoot for a while. Ready to get back into it with this fantastic Canadian summer we’re starting to have!

“Be kind to yourself, then let your kindness fill the world.” – Unknown

feet in the skye


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Sneakers: SKYE Footwear, Top: Forever 21, Shorts: H&M (similar), Trench: River Island (similar)

Honoured to have been one of the first people in the world to try SKYE Footwear’s Rbutus sneakers. I’ll be the first person to admit my sneaker closet is overflowing and I probably don’t NEED another pair of sneakers but who am I to pass up on completely environmentally friendly footwear? Anyone who has grown up on the West Coast is cautious of their eco footprint and if my mother has taught me anything it’s how to be green (and how to make a mean gin & tonic). A huge topic in fashion school was sustainability in the fashion industry so I was thrilled when SKYE Footwear reached out about trying out their sneakers.

#feetintheSKYE

“Failure is a bruise not a tattoo.” – Jon Sinclair

celine trotteur bag


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Top: Treasure & Bond, Skirt: Missguided, Jacket: H&M, Bag: Celine, Shoes: Zara (similar)

Every girl needs a non-neutral coloured bag in the summer so this Celine Trotteur bag was a no-brainer. If you couldn’t tell from my previous post, I love pastel blue. I don’t wear a ton of colour and the only colour I ever really buy is blue. It’s basically a neutral in my wardrobe.

The leather on this Celine Trotteur bag couldn’t be more supple. Since the colour is so light I worried about colour transfer but the grained calfskin makes for easy cleaning. My mini Chloe Faye is so delicate and I need to be super careful when using it so I knew I didn’t want to have another bag I’d have to be so cautious with.

“Very little is needed to make a happy life”

quilted bomber and flattering denim


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Bomber Jacket: Chantz Clothing, Blouse: Equipment, Denim: Topshop, Booties: Saint Laurent Paris, Bag: Celine, Sunglasses: Gentle Monster

Nothing says weekend uniform like a good pair of flattering denim and a cute jacket to throw on top to tie your outfit together. This quilted bomber from Chantz Clothing is a staple in my wardrobe. It’s lightweight when the suns out and keeps you warm when temperatures drop.

I think I speak for all girl-kind when I say finding a pair of flattering denim that accentuate your bum is equivalent to winning the lottery. Every time I have worn these jeans I’ve been complimented on them and people are always asking where they’re from. Well, look no further, they’re Topshop and they’re under $100!

This past weekend marked me and Jayden‘s 9th anniversary together. I have terrible memory but I’ll never forget being 14 years old and being asked out in the faculty parking lot of our high school during lunch hour by the boy who turned out to be the best friend I’ve ever had and my other half. It’s definitely not like me to be this soft but I can’t help feeling just a little sentimental knowing we’ve been together for more than a third of our lives.

“No amount of security is worth the suffering of a mediocre life chained to a routine that has killed your dreams.” – Maya Mendoza