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。

Look of the Season: Great Lengths 一日之長短

Celine Fall 2013

Zara November 2013 Lookbook

Pheobe Philo Celine 2013秋冬系列的確有不少驚喜，至少這個Celine女人經過多季非常有亮點時裝experimentation，終於找到屬於自己的優雅定位。簡潔剪裁，柔和用色，在俗世裡而不世俗，而且更是今季最流行穿搭靈感來源，從Zara十一月的lookbook就知道了。

原來早於1926年就有位經濟學家發表Hemline Index，就是以當時流行的裙擺長度預測股票市場。那以最近流行的及膝裙子長度又代表什麼呢？另外，不論此長度如何時尚如何備受追捧，對於個子不高的女生來說及膝或更長裙子也是頗為尷尬的長度。

自從我開始更認真地喜歡時裝後，就發現時尚和對直男有吸引力是兩碼子的事，直男大概都不懂欣賞女性時尚的多變及幾分難捉摸。所以美國著名時尚博客Man Repeller這個博客名稱也是改得沒錯，有時候太時尚就讓大部份直男彈開三丈遠，而且更會被冠以購物狂這個惡名。Fashion never sleeps? 偶爾不時尚，旺一旺桃花也不為過。

Who can forget the warmth Phoeobe Philo delivered at AW13 Celine? It was clean, stripped down elegance yet cozy and romantic. It was also the origin of the look of this season. Hence, the carbon copy Zara November look book.

As much as the drop of the hemline has been bolstered, I am sceptical about how ‘great’ it is. I mean, first things first (believe it or not) there is the Hemline Index, the drop of the hemline also indicate a crash of some sort. There is also this height problem – to an average height woman (by any standards) it says prim, proper and very very reserved. As fashion as it gets, I have to say this is the look of the season and this new (and a little awkward*).

There has always been a great debate about being fashionable and attractive – that is, to the straight male population – at the same time. Simply put, whatever deemed fashionable is not necessarily attractive to the opposite sex. Henceforth, the name of renowned fashion blog Man Repeller. Are there exceptions, though?

*It’s not awkward unless you are a 5"8

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.

Everbeen

Acne dress, Mulberry bag, Zara boots

Everbean 30 Avery Row London W1K 4BB

A coffee sesh with good friends is in order on a gloomy (and slightly chilly) Sunday. Everbean is a quiet oasis tucked in the corner of Avery Row near New Bond Street, serves perfect flat whites. I also had a fun time looking at people who hurried past. 

In layers

This is what I wear to survive 0°C London just to avoid any kind of down coats or jackets. Here I have 5 layers. Long sleeved knit, cashmere vest, wool cardigan, cashmere hoodie (wearing it almost every single day) and wool coat. Because I was so wrapped up like a snowman, I managed to walk out with a just silk scarf for a bit of color. 

Zara knit

J Crew cashmere vest

AX wool cardigan

Peninsula Knitters cashmere hoodie

Topshop coat

Alexander McQueen scarf

Season's Greetings

Merry Christmas. My Christmas eve was rather uneventful (not that I was expecting it to be eventful) - just like any other night but with party poppers and confetti that get stuck to your hair. Christmas dinner was very enjoyable and romantic with a couple of friends, I was wearing this faux fur gilet from Zara Kids. It must be massive for a child because it's a little oversized for me. I guess being petite means you can shop in the kids sections, good news right?

I also had on this stars ear cuff from ASOS, for a moment my friend thought I was going punk - first the extensions now the ear cuff, not sure what's next!

New Stuff

Tory Burch Spring 2011 Preview

SPRING 11. The other day I went to the Tory Burch Spring 2011 preview in IFC Mall Hong Kong. The collection consists of vibrant reds, yellows and greens as always, but this time together with a mix of nature and nautical vibe, with animal patterns and a touch of navy blue.

J'adore this chunky plastic necklace, the plastic pieces are silhouettes of swallows.

This new Robinson Satchel in yellow is lovely too, the top handle and shape makes it very different from ordinary satchels. Featured in Harper's Bazaar, Poppy Red and Cricket Green available on Tory Burch.

Not a big fan of brights, so this outfit became my favorite out of the lot. Together, all that golden tweed, dots and wavy patterns do not seem too much at all.

Neon orange in unanimity with the rainbow brights Spring 2011 trend.

Another Spring 2011 trend, the flatforms, also sported in Chanel and Prada. Yay or nay? 

A little resemblance with the Céline box bag and Hermès Constance? 

Wooden wedges, tan soft buttery leather, perfect for a relaxed spring day.

Leather jacket Calvin Klein

Camel button down sweater Zara

Pointy capped toe flats Chanel

Navy Bayswater bag Mulberry