February 2015

February Recap: Bottoms Up

Pants and trousers was quite a big topic in February, so that’s the feature of the month. Since we were in Hong Kong for two …

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Fashion News Roundup: Week 9, 2015

Uniqlo is reviving more items from its Jil Sander collaboration, Yahoo Style launches a new podcast, and other news from the fashion …

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Link Love: Modern Pearls

The Telegraph reports that pearls are making a comeback. This time around it’s all about pearl jewellery with sleek and simple …

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Exercising Personal Style in Harsh Winter Weather

I feel for those living in places where the Winter has been particularly harsh in recent years. Below freezing temperatures, snowfall …

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Weekly Roundup: Lilac

I happened to see several nice lilac pieces at J.Crew and it inspired me to make a roundup of items in the colour. Lilac and lavender …

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Best of the 2015 Academy Awards

I had a ball watching the Academy Awards last night with good friends Meredith and Laurel. We had lots of fun cheering on the nominees …

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Fashion News Roundup: Week 8, 2015

Nike teams up with Japanese label Sacai, a new exhibition exploring the influence of Chinese art and film on Western fashion, and other …

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Link Love: Fashion Week Background

Today’s the last day of New York Fashion Week, then it’s on to London, Milan, and other stylish cities around the world. I …

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Fashion News Roundup: Week 7, 2015

Pantone announces its top colours for Fall 2015, Old Navy teams up with Current/Elliott, Inditex stops selling angora wool products, …

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Link Love: Hooked on Fashion

As someone who loves to read the stories behind favourite clothing items, and who is intrigued by why people choose a certain career …

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Trendy High Water Pants in Hong Kong

Yes, I am biased, but I rate Hong Kong as the most stylish and fashionable city in the world. It’s just one of the reasons I love …

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Closet Purging Guilt

Closet edits inevitably lead to passing items on. If you are strict about keeping a certain size closet, like I am with a …

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Eating in Hong Kong: Yardbird

Hong Kong is not only about Chinese food. One great example of this is the new-to-us restaurant in Sheung Wan called Yardbird. …

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Challenges of Wearing Flared Jeans and Trousers

Jeans and trousers with flared hems like bootcuts, wide legs and bell bottoms are making a strong comeback for 2015. The writing was on …

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Fashion News Roundup: Week 6, 2015

Madewell is expanding, Athleta’s first-ever designer collaboration, a standalone menswear fashion week in NYC, and other fashion …

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Link Love: Bridal Wear Trends for 2015

In addition to traditional and elegant creations from designers like Carolina Herrera and Monique Lhuillier, T Magazine also spotted …

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Keep Your Detailed Shopping Plan Short Term

In a recent post on organized emotional shopping I touched on how important it is to listen to your head and your heart during the …

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Embracing Tailored Pieces

I love my fluid and oversized fits because they’re comfortable, relaxed and fashionable. But I’ve been wearing them a lot …

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