Sherlock

|| Burberry tweed coat || J Brand jeans || HM shirt || Haider Ackermann boots || Celine Trapeze bag || YSL Arty ring || Chan Luu, Links of London bracelets ||

Kids, if any of you are reading this, please be aware that this is a bad example. I speak from years of experience. I have a self-diagnosed addiction to television. Over the years, I thought my addiction would gradually come to an end as teen dramas – the likes of Gossip Girl, 90210 and the Hills – die out, and that I wouldn't start to watch anything new. Boy, I was wrong. Now this is one urban myth.

As a student I thought it was borderline acceptable to watch so much TV as long as I didn't fail anything. Then came life of the working girl (supposedly). I knew this behaviour had to stop there and then. Elementary was an exception, who can resist Sherlock’s genius and British accent? I love a good detective drama, too. Under the influence, this is my Sherlock outfit – there is just something about that almost monochrome palette and that almost doctor’s bag that give a certain private eye vibe.

這是典型的反面教材，兒童切勿模仿。我的電視癮問題存在已久，久沒治愈 ，這是我多年來的經驗之談。本來我天真的以為隨著《緋聞女孩》、《90210》、《好萊塢女孩》等屬於（我）青少年時代的產物逐一完結，同時間不再開始看新的電視劇，我的電視癮就可以慢慢痊愈。但如此被動的方式怎可能有效，然後，就沒有然後了。

一直認為作為一個學生，看太多的電視劇也是勉強可以接受的，盡了學生本分就可以。後來開始職業生涯就終於醒覺，也是時候跟電視癮道別。當然凡事總有例外，最近開始追看《福爾摩斯》，Sherlock的頭腦和英式發音實在讓人著迷。熏陶下，我的穿著也有所改變。這天我的裝束跟福爾摩斯碰巧神似，硬是覺得黑白灰沈實色調和這個仿醫生包具有偵探格調。

The Lingerie Craze

|| Theory coat || Burberry green jumper || Zara black lace slip || Alaia black suede boots || Valentino black Rockstud bag || Bulgari, Tiffany, Joy Everley rings || Prada sunglasses ||

Photos: K

Ever since Marc Jacobs brought back the romantic intimacy of the undergarment last year at Louis Vuitton Fall 2013, lingerie inspired fashion has not really gone away. Zara also approved, with a dedicated lace collection. Flashing the boudoir out and about is not really an option in conservative Hong Kong. So I guess now is the perfect season to wear a lace slip cloaked under knits and heavy outerwear. Just a subtle hint.

從Marc Jacobs於Louis Vuitton 2013秋冬RTW時裝發布秀掀起蕾絲睡衣潮流後，此輕透物料近幾季都是備受設計師鍾愛的面料，Zara也趁機推出蕾絲系列。在香港這還是有一點點保守的城市閨房衣物外穿實在不太可行。唯有以冬季的厚重毛衣及大衣稍微掩蓋，隱約可見。

The Low Down

|| Rick Owens down coat || Topshop embroidered top || H&M leggings || Chanel patent cap toe boots || Celine trapeze bag || Prada sunglasses || Monica Vinader, Tai, Astley Clarke bracelets || Chrome Hearts, Tiffany, Joy Everley rings ||
Photos: K

I do have an embargo on down coats, except for those in disguise. Down outerwear is the warmest thing ever, without the need to look like a wild life creature. But I just can’t get myself to like all that Bibendum – more commonly known as the Michellin Man – silhouette. Rick Owens coats are of the rare breed, such slimming effects (courtesy of the skinny leather sleeves) yet so warm at the same time. Most down outerwear just doesn’t come as edgy as this, Moncler Gamme Bleu/ Rouge as an exception, obviously. And no, the Moncler main line is just puffy pomposity blowing out of proportions. Really.

我真心不太喜歡羽絨服，除非是完全不像羽絨的羽絨服。根據早前的angora（安哥拉毛）事件就能推斷出時尚圈終於開始保育，真皮草已經不太時尚，而羽絨大衣就變成最溫暖的選擇，但我就是接受不了那種米芝蓮人輪胎身影。Rick Owens外衣都獨具特色，穿著羽絨大衣依然是瘦子，顯瘦皮革袖子應記一功。普遍的羽絨大衣除了Moncler Gamme Bleu/ Rouge以外也是沒什麼設計感，而Moncler主線就不值得一提了。

The ripped, the old and the fast fashion

Ripped Acne Jeans || Converse || Street of Hong Kong

Acne jeans are almost a rite of passage. Everyone should have a pair (or two), and not limited to the ripped ones. But my love for this Swedish brand goes way beyond their jeans. Clean lines, oversized silhouettes, work wear staples, pops of colours here and there, and always – always – with a twist. In this age of fast fashion, when you can grab a blouse anywhere, anytime. It is time to stop and think, make purchases that are special, that stands out from the ten million other blouses. 

I bought this pair of ripped Acne jeans when I was in Stockholm, where I spent all of my travel money on Acne, including the Acne store, outlet and archive. The Acne archive is another must visit, that’s where I picked up one of my favourite light jackets in mint green. It’s like a treasure chest, full of off-season and show pieces Acne gems (at a discount) for everyone.

Here I wore them with my trusty rusty old and battered Converses, a bit broken on the side and at the back. It is nice to hold on to things and realise that old things still hold a place in this new world. Just taking the statement of wearing to death very literally. That’s all.

Acne以牛仔起家，其用色及物料令褲形歷久常新，個人認為人人都應該有一兩條Acne牛仔褲看門，而且不只是破爛風格那種。不過我更喜歡品牌現代多元化式的簡單線條、大號剪裁、工人風格、用色也是亮點，而且總會有意想不到的獨特之處。在這速食時裝世代，隨時隨地都可以買到一件上衣，是不是應該停下來想一下，要購買真正特別、有品位的時裝呢？

這條破爛Acne牛仔褲是在斯德哥爾摩買的，去的時候剛好是復活節，歐洲國家大部份商鋪都休息，整個城市像死城一樣，而且四月北歐冷得要命。不過也無損我大手購買Acne的心情，結果把所有盤川都用盡在Acne店、outlet及archive。去斯德哥爾摩各位喜愛Acne的朋友一定要到Acne archive，店子就像一個寶箱，都是Acne off-season及show piece瑰寶，我在那也買到我很喜歡的粉綠色外套。

這雙破爛Converse應該是我擁有最殘舊的一雙鞋，兩邊和腳跟位置都破了但我還不掉，有時候留著舊物品，發現原來也還佔有一席位，挺有意思的。

Sam Edelman: Weapon of Destruction

Sam Edelman Lorissa Studded Pumps

Sam Edelman heels are probably the comfiest ever. The heel heights are killer - which, I'm not going to lie, is tiring - but the padded and fluffy insoles almost guarantee no blisters, bruises and all that gory business. A pair of Sam Edelman Lorrissa Studded Pumps in nude or black can never go wrong. Who knows, this pair of shoes might scare off lurking bad guys. This is one killer heel, after all. 

繼Jeffrey Campbell，Sam Edelman應該是最舒服的高跟鞋。鞋跟高度不是入門級，而是走路多了會很累的那種。但柔軟鞋墊幾乎保證不會有各種高跟鞋帶來的損傷問題。一雙Sam Edelman的Lorrissa鉚釘鑲鑽高跟鞋絕對能看門口。

Pink hair (before going ginger)

I finally dyed my hair pink (or tried to). I have been warned that it won't last, especially on black hair. Apparently black hair turns orange if the bleach was not left in for long enough, fearing that my hair would just break and fall off - as thin as it already is - my hair is probably going to turn ginger when the pink washes off. 

Mint green Acne jacket, AA leggings, Salvatore Ferragamo loafers, Alexander Wang Kristen Satchel and a blob of my pink hair

Icecreamist, South Piazza, Covent Garden, WC2E 8RF London

After weeks of rain (A few wet weeks vs two dry years! Okay okay...) I finally got the chance to wear my Acne jacket. I have been on the hunt for the perfect spring light jacket and when I tried this on at the Acne Archive in Stockholm I couldn't part with it. The colour and the fit is just perfect (very difficult to find a perfect jacket being petite).

I also paid a visit to Icecreamist, the ice-cream parlor infamous for the "Baby Gaga" breast milk ice-cream (ew). Taste-wise it was nice, mind you not the breast milk ice-cream. But judging by the little swab of ice-cream (see photo above) I got, I felt scammed. :@

Floral Shirt

My mothers reaction to this floral shirt was that its very "see nai"(師奶). Meaning it's a shirt for domestic housewives in their 40s, or just basically its very ugly. Surely it isn't a compliment, but she says this all the time about my choice of clothing - the shape is very "see nai", the colour is very "see nai" and so on. Usually I would just retort something along the lines of "At this age I won't look 'see nai' whatever I wear." 


Which is totally true, I mean really, don't think I would turn into a 40 years old housewife, whatever I wear. 

Zara floral shirt, DKNY maxi skirt, Prada shoes

Mint Green and Fuchsia

Zara Mint Green Vest Top with metal tipped collar, Uniqlo cashmere sweater, Prada boots,  Alexander Wang Kristen Satchel


St James' Park, London

It did not occur to me that I very conveniently left all of my white clothes in Hong Kong until last week when it felt like summer was just around the corner. So I asked my mother to send me my white jeans, and then remembering I also forgot about my white tops (oh nooo my T by A.wangs). Indeed very annoying, but instead of asking her to send me another care package full of white clothes, I decided it was time for me to abandon whites. I have been steering my purchases towards the other side of the colour spectrum as of late. Finally breaking out of my comfort zone after years of wearing white in spring and summer. Buh bye you dull colour.

Just chilling

YSL Chyc Clutch, Red French Soles

Southbank, lovely Faberge egg, Hyde Park

Enjoying lazy hazy British summer(?) days with my friends ever since Easter holiday commenced. I don't mean to rave about the weather all the time, please bear with me. No wonder why I hardly get any work done with Southbank just steps away from my humble abode.