Sakura to ya

I was lucky enough to participate in the Sakura Hunani (Cherry Blossom Watching) as I came to the tail end of the season. Cherry blossoms only bloom for a week, making this season all the more fleeting and coveted.

Nashville Warbler Tree

I have been meaning to get to High Park when the sakura were in bloom, I finally made the trek last Friday and boy was it worth it.

Another shot of the Nashville Warbler Tree close up before heading down to the Sakura Trees

Although the blooms were not as full due to our harsh winter they were still beautiful and elegant. The precious pale pink delicate flowers covered the large trees like fallen snow and lined the paths of high park.  It was beautiful sunny Friday afternoon.

On April 1, 1959, Toronto was gifted Sakura Trees by Japan. Toru-Hagiwara the Japanese ambassador, presented 2000 Japanese on behalf of the citizens of Tokyo. It was for the support of Japanese-Canadian refugees after the Second World War. The city of Toronto in conjunction with the Consulate General of Japan, created the, “Sakura Project” and continue to plant sakura trees every year.

The park is located 15 minute walk from High ParkStation. Be ready to walk and wear comfortable shoes! I was lucky to wear flats! There are a lot of down slopping trails. 

The City of Toronto Parks and Recreation also offers a train ride that costs $4.50 if you wish.

Inspired by this outing and knew well enough for the photo opportunity, the make up I wore:

Foundation: Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation Mattifying Oil Free in Tan (This was banging! I can’t believe how much I lalalalalove this foundation! So flawless!)

Lips: Annabel lipliner in hot pink, Joe Fresh Lipgloss (I can’t remember the name of the lipgloss but It’s a rosy color!), Mac Cosmetics Mac Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Dear Diary, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Makeup Lip Tar in Hush.

Eyes: Urban Decay Naked Palette, Maybelline New York MegaPlush Volume Express Mascara in Very Black, Mac Cosmetics eyeliner in Coffee, False eye lashes from Pacific mall

Cheeks: MAC Cosmetics Bronzing Powder in Refine Golden, Joe Fresh Make-up Bronzer in Sand, MAC Cosmetics in Flower Power

If you weren't able to catch the blooms this year, make sure you check next spring here!
xo
Dee