Latest Thrifts

mohair crochet sweater, grunge purple skirt, glitter rose skirt (so glitzy it drove my photobooth crazy) all trifted, fur collar by initial

Nothing makes me feel more like myself than reveling in people's unwanted treasures. "I appreciate you ugly sparkly skirt, you will no longer feel abandoned and lonely." Yes, I telepathically communicate with potential wardrobe candidates during my op shopping adventures. This week I have been scouring all the op shops I can find in Hong Kong and ended up with 3 huge bags + ran out of money for food. But it was darn worth it! I have posted some on my shop, hope you likey! If there's anything that you are after in particular, let me know and I will hunt around...

Pug Lyfe

Getting in the mood for blue denim overalls! From TLC, tupac to teenagers trapped in nightmares, how could I miss out on the fun? I saw a bunch at the ladies' market the other day, might go suss them out. Meanwhile, my black suede H&M ones will do me fine as too much denim might deem me some kind of smurf. I also got an extra embroidered mesh crop; up on the store!

I wandered around SOHO today snapping photos on my kitty cam. I love how trendy wine bars are juxtaposed against rustic Chinese herbal medicine and ingredient stores. I couldn't find some of the vintage/second hand stores that this guide mentions, apart from a few expensive antique stores and one that stocks Chanel amongst other high end labels, in Central. I've realized that rummaging for vintage bargains among charity stores just isn't on the menu here in Hong Kong, where it's seen as 'wearing dead people's clothes,' as my grandma explains. However, I did visit Retrostone which has awesome vintage inspired pieces like studded mountain man shirts and revamped fur and leather jackets (for a substantial price).

Alternapalooza

vintage daisy dress off etsy, fluffy cardigan by underground, 90's platform ankle boots here

It's as if I was going to Alternapalooza today, tagging along with the fashion club because I'm just not cool enough to hang out with Daria and Jane :( . Apart from the fact that this dress makes my eyes all fuzzy if I look down too quickly, I am in love with daisies! We even found some tacky plastic giant daisy earring the other night a Mong Kok. Anyways, don't you think Jodie would look awesome in this dress or maybe I am converging the image of Dionne Davenport? Nevertheless, the point is that I have been dressing with characters specifically in mind these days which makes things all the more exciting.

These new platform boots are a thrilling addition to the family, light weight, slimming and totally comfortable to walk in. I occasionally reminisce about wearing purple lipstick, having a black bob, seeing 5ive live in concert and my baby pink 6" platforms, these take me back to the good old days. I was able to secure a small order so if anyone is also interested, so visit the shop... :)

90/twinj/

Here are 2/6 new vintage gems; crochet beaded dress and one shiny number. Op shopping around Wynnum proved to be a lucrative success! Calamari and chips by the sea, at the end of the day with flocks of seagulls (hovering so low in the strong wind you feel like you can reach up and pluck them out of the sky) on the boardwalk was the best part.

I seem to be picking up crystallizations of the 90's more often these days. I can't help but feel a twinge of nostalgia, I have always wanted to be a young adult during the 90's so I guess I am just making up for lost time. I had too much fun putting this post together including a mix tape full of juicy pop favourites...

What era would you most like to/have lived up and why?

Acceptable in the 90's

Purple lipstick wearing days cycle 1: going to FIVE concert in grade 2 in baby pink platforms. Daria, rocko's modern life and hey arnold after school. Man.. so grateful I was a kid (at least) in the 90's, do you remember what you were doing/wearing?
I say we relive a bit of Garbage. Shirley Manson...mmmmmmm. Some of the coolest video clips of the 90's I must say. You must watch push it, if any at! Didn't know she was in terminator: the sarah connor chronicles (season 2)...