style snap.

Sorry for the hiatus guys, after starting classes again school just sort of...naturally took over my life. I meant to post these photos I took of my cousin (see her in another style snap here) ages ago but before I knew it, both September and October had come and gone. And now it's already November, and the weather has finally gotten (marginally) cooler in Hong Kong. Anyways, I promise to post something seasonally appropriate soon, for those of you who live in the Northern Hemisphere. And if you're from the Southern Hemisphere, feel free to use this as inspiration on how to incorporate both neon pink and prints into your next outfit. 

Have a good weekend everyone!

casual.

gap denim jacket, moussy shorts, theyskens' theory ying booties.

A little casual denim on denim for a rainy day topped off with my favourite (and pointiest) shoes.

Also finally went and chopped off my hair! Well, two weeks ago, just haven't posted photos of it here yet. I didn't go too short, but it's the shortest my hair has been since I was in...kindergarten? Pretty much had long hair all my life. It's actually a bit shorter than it looks in these photos since I seem to be hunching/slouching in all of them, but more photos (with shorter hair) coming soon. I'm still not used to how much less time it takes to dry my hair now. Not that I'm complaining!

show me all the things i shouldn't know.

madewell denim shirt, club monaco skirt, papermint bag, acne star boots.

The no-brainer denim and lace combination for summer, although I admit these were taken a while ago so it was still summer then. Please also ignore the one mint green nail (and if you didn't notice, now you're going to look for it!) in my photos, I think I was trying on nail polishes at Target before these photos were taken. But my actual point it: these boots are the sturdiest boots I have ever worn. Especially the soles. They're also on loan from my mom but they just remind me of how much I need a pair of Acne Pistols, and how unlikely it is I'll get my hands on a pair since they always magically vanish from websites in my size...

camden avenue.

cotton on top, vince leather skirt, iscov bag, reed krakoff raffia oxfords, martin + osa scarf.

Missing the long streets of West LA lined with big, crooked trees and neat little lawns...I avoid greenery avidly in Hong Kong because I seem to be a giant, walking meal for mosquitoes. But who needs a front lawn when you can head out and hunt down all the small boutiques of Causeway Bay, which is how I came across ISCOV, a local (I think) brand selling reasonably priced leather goods in clean and unique designs. I love the detailing of this bucket bag, it adds interest to any outfit...and same goes with these oxfords by Reed Krakoff. I never thought raffia would ever look this good on anything wearable since it usually reminds me of, well, patio furniture. And maybe sun hats.

ying.

Thought these Ying booties by Theyskens' Theory deserved their own post. I never thought I'd get a pair of shoes that were quite this pointy...but I guess Western boot-ish footwear is an exception. I first spotted them in Hong Kong, loved them, forgot about them, and then found them on sale when I returned to the US. The discount was too enticingly large to ignore. One of my guy friends told me they were "a little out there" the first time I wore them out. Definitely a good addition to my wardrobe.