hello, september

zara top, h&m shorts, new look brogues

i love september ever since i was little because it meant a new school year where i had a brand new lunch box, a new pencil case, new uniform and shoes... just everything new! :) i haven't got anything new recently.. but i still love it as it means the weather is still warm enough for me to wear shorts and skirts before i have to trade them for woolly tights and long things in october.
anyways, today i went to town but didn't buy anything other than a couple of magazines (i hardly ever read marie claire but couldn't resist blake lively on the cover) and later had some afternoon tea in the garden with my mum. with the sunshine that overtook the afternoon, you would have never guessed the showers in the morning but i wasn't so surprised since british weather can be so unpredictable! haha
also i was writing to a letter to a friend the other day, and i realised how i miss sending letters and gifts in the post..! so if anyone wants to go old school and have a penpal, let me know! :) 

hyoni kang

i think i may be the only person in the whole world to think this.. but the first thing i noticed when i saw this dkny autumn ad was asian model hyoni. and yes i do realise she's not the centre piece of this campaign.. in fact, she's in the background, almost fading away really.
maybe it's because i'm being biased, but maybe it's also the fact that growing up, i always wanted a glimpse of my own race in the many vogues and elles i pored over... just so i can know that asians are beautiful too.   
it was 2008 when hyoni won the ford supermodel of the world competition; the first eastern asian to have done so. surely there were asian models before hyoni arrived on the scene? from a more positive perspective, i hope this is a sign where i can expect more asian models to have super-supermodel status and make a mark in our fashion world. because it is so so good to see hyoni and other asian models gracing alongside western models in catwalks, campaigns and the likes. or maybe i should subscribe to korean or japanese vogue where they feature more asian models! that is.. if they do international shipping! haha :)
personally, i think it's quite refreshing and eye catching to see asian models behind the glossy papers. 

but i'm no professional. this is just my opinion :) 

other than the fact that hyoni is an asian, i love her style; on and off duty. i'm inspired by her effortless and edgy looks which is exactly what i want to achieve in my outfits. plus, in many of her campaigns she is smiley and portrays this adorable cute personality of hers! <3 hyoni. 

pictures from tumblr 

hyoni in dkny, american eagle, urban outfitters, korea vogue

   

favourite things

1. Falling in love.

2. Laughing so hard your face hurts.

3. A hot shower.

4. A special glance.

5. Getting mail.

6. Hearing your favorite song on the radio.

7. Lying in bed listening to the rain outside.

8. Hot towels out of the dryer.

9. Finding the sweater you want is on sale for half price.

10. Chocolate milkshake.

11. A long distance phone call.

12. A bubble bath.

13. Giggling.

14. A good conversation.

15. The beach.

16. Laughing at yourself.

17. Midnight phone calls that last for hours.

18. Running through sprinklers.

19. Laughing for absolutely no reason at all.

20. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful.

21. Laughing at an inside joke.

22. Friends.

23. Waking up and realising you still have a few hours left to sleep.

24. Making new friends or spending time with old ones.

25. Having someone play with your hair.

26. Sweet dreams.

27. Song lyrics printed inside your new CD so you can sing along without feeling stupid.

28. Getting butterflies in your stomach every time you see the one person.

29. Making eye contact with a cute stranger.

30. Seeing smiles and hearing laughter from your friends.

31. Holding hands with someone you care about.

32. Running into an old friend and realising that some things (good or bad) never change

33. Discovering that love is unconditional and stronger than time.

34. Hugging the person you love.

35. Watching the expression someone's face as they open much-desired present from you.

36. Watching the sunrise.

37. Getting out of bed every morning and thanking God for another beautiful day.

my friend posted this on her website, and i thought it was ever so cute and ever so true! which ones are your favourite?

i especially like number seventeen! :) have a great week everyone!

a beautiful, wonderful place

earlier this summer i went to greece with my girlfriends and i wanted to share some pictures with you, simply because it is such a beautiful, wonderful place! it was a great holiday; a special treat to ourselves for finishing university and to have a last memorable trip together! :)

isn't that the cutest scooter ever? i seriously thought about getting one back at home but then remembered that it always rained here!

men's

thrifted bowlers hat, men's shirt

another sunday, another blog! i'm not sure if i'm meant to be writing my blog like this... but it's fun right way or wrong way so i hope it's okay! :)

i don't know why, but sometimes i love wearing men's clothing; shirts, tshirts and cardigans are the best! i like rolling up long sleeves of my cardigans and tucking my big tshirts into my shorts and skirts! then accessorising with pretty jewelery and bows in my hair, or in this case a hat! :)

friday nights+fireworks

h&m dress, prada bag

last night i went to a concert at the park, then watched the fireworks by the sea. every friday of the summer there are some fireworks at 10pm here on the beach! they're usually only 15 minutes or so long, but it's always worth going to see them because they really are spectacular! especially as they reflect on the sea i think it's really really beautiful! i might take my diana f+ next week to see if i can capture them at all. so if you're about in bournemouth on fridays definitely go see the fireworks on the beach! :)

summer hobbies

this summer has been really random so far! i'm doing whatever to keep myself busy and occupying myself with this and that hobbies. i've picked up drawing and painting, also i've been looking in thrifted shops for vintage dresses to cut and sew (if necessary!), reading reading reading, and picnics on the beach. 
this past week i have been learning and practicing golf; it's so much fun! i think it's all about having a positive attitude and being patient! :) the lessons continue...

i don't know about you, but i am totally in love with playsuits (or rompers). they're so ideal! my black playsuit was my staple clothing all throughout the music festival i attended in pembrey and i accessorised them, in true festival style, with lots of bangles and gladiator sandals! but my purple flower playsuit is my favourite! i've had it for quite a while now and i usually wear it with brogues or loafers! 

what piece of clothing can't you live without? :)

miss selfridge playsuit