AA Tshirt dress, AA caridgan, random tights, Converse, Giorgio Armani satchel
Chain fringe necklace from Ninniez workshop.
F21 Ring, Sasa neon coral nailpolish
Hi!
Sooooooooooo aren’t you proud of me for updating TWICE within one week!?!?! I know right!!! Even I’m amazed at myself. Well so this is what I wore the other day to work..hence the extremely boring outfit. I mostly photographed this outfit to show you guys this necklace Ninz made and to show off my bag! :
(Pictured with PB’s work shoes from Zara)
So my mom just told me this bag is 25 years old! Crazy..older than me! My mom bought it back in the 80′s and has kept it ever since! It’s a great little mini accordian satchel that has nicely aged over the years. At first I was a bit scared that the leather might just give in and fall apart on me but surprisingly, the leather is still really thick and sturdy! The only thing that puts me off is the size. You’ll mostly see me using big bags..big enough to fit my camera but since I was carrying a totebag of some clothes around that day, I thought I’d just shove my camera in there!
I think I can hear the sound of ex-Hong Kong-ers all over the world drooling right now. Vita Lemon Tea and Wong-Wong’s are the besssssssssst. Especially when you’re sooooooooo tired at work and eating is pretty much the funnest thing to do! Actually..anywhere and anytime of the day eating is still the funnest :D
Now on to my new shoes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I picked these babies up at Pedder Red, which is a local Hong Kong boutique that carries brands such as Ash and some limited edition Converses. However, they mostly carry their own label, Pedder Red which is where these babies are from:
Yes that IS a water container full of marbles! How ever did you know!?
I think it’s pretty obvious where the inspiration was drawn from but to be honest, I think I’m loving these ten times more than the CSxOC or JC versions! Firstly, I love that they’re covered up with criss-cross straps. The multiple strap versions are cool too but I’m not exactly one for exposing too much of my feet/leg skin. Secondly, unlike the other versions, these come up to just above the ankle. Mid-calf is so unflattering on most people unless you’re 5’9″+ tall and have legs that are stick-thin and that never end. I, obviously, have the exact opposite of such legs so low ankle boots are much much more flattering for me. Thirdly, these are suede. I think I have a secret love for suede shoes. After a long while they get that nice rubbed off distressing and get all soft and buttery heahea. Lastly, these cost me about $1600hk (after my discount) which comes out to approx. $200us. Much more affordable than OTHER versions I’ve seen. After I’ve worn them out and gotten sick of the western-inspired buckles I plan on changing them up to some regular buckles or perhaps something crazier.
I haven’t had the time to go through all the NYFW shows yet..literally haven’t gone through a single one. But I have been keeping myself update through all the blogs. This photo of Sasha is my favourite photo of the week so far. She’s just exuding COOL.
I promised you guys a DIY didn’t I!??!?! Heaheaheah click HERE to head on over to Ladylike (my other blog about fashion/guys/DIYs/hair/makeup) to read the tutorial on how to make your own Bunny Ears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Feel free to ask me any questions/comments about the tutorial incase you get a little lost!!!
I know I promised a giveaway as well..but since this post was so fast after the previous one I haven’t had time to photograph the prize! At least I gave you the DIY :D
Comments
Comment from Annabel
Time September 18, 2009 at 12:29 pm
i’m doing a year abroad in UCSD actually after having spent the last three years in london. the beach is a good change from the dusty city air!
Comment from Nikki
Time September 18, 2009 at 12:42 pm
There’s Pedder Red here in Spore too aghhh I totally wanna go check those shoes out! And awesome bunny ears Denise! (:
P.S. thanks for letting me knw a possible reason for my eyelid twitching so much! Think I’ll get it checked out soon!
Comment from ladyjessus
Time September 18, 2009 at 4:22 pm
shoes = MAD
bunny ears = CUTE
ddlai = ROCKS
=D
Comment from Alice
Time September 18, 2009 at 4:48 pm
yahooo!! i love vintage stuff from my mom and grandma. it’s the best. so authentic and beaten up.
and the boooots. i also love suede shoes. i love black suede the best. in fact, bought two pairs of black suede heels/booties in one week.. haha.
Comment from Claire
Time September 18, 2009 at 5:25 pm
ahh, i actually grimaced in pain. i want those shoes so much now. I WANT TO MOVE BACK HOME RIGHT NOW. i love pedder red. used to buy my keds from there.
<3 C
Comment from yuka
Time September 18, 2009 at 6:23 pm
DANG GIRL! those shoes are amazing!! i love them. i actually hated the jc versions. they are proportioned really wrong. i also love how you braided your hair. looks hard to do i wish i knew how!
Comment from Ofelia
Time September 18, 2009 at 6:29 pm
Love your bag, your necklace and your diy Ears!!! hahaha
Nice day!
Comment from Raez
Time September 18, 2009 at 6:30 pm
hot aweosme are you?! i love love love the bag, and wow, your shoes are the shit! hot!
(and btw, i folded the sleeves, they looked better that way;))
xx raez
Comment from cavaan
Time September 18, 2009 at 10:09 pm
i’m really sorry denise,
but please let me know when there is something you can’t do. the bunny ears = very clever and much love alot.
BUT OMFG WONGWONG! what the hell!!!!! now i feel like i should go to the asian grocery and get some…. foundations of my childhood. right there. LOL.
love the outfit, very lovely, bag makes it vintage, converse makes it super convenient and… conversey.
AND THE SHOES, what’s up with the shoes????!!!!!! i could possibly slip into a coma right now from how nice it is.. and i normally don’t like wedges… actually i’d like it if it had a heel instead, but heels make it harder to walk in. what am i saying it’s beyond chic already. lo v v v v e.
x
Comment from sha
Time September 19, 2009 at 5:29 am
if i ever opened a store. no mattuh what it sells, i’d DEFINITELY name it ‘ninniez workshop’
LULZZZZZZZZZZZZZZERCONZ.
Comment from Vicky
Time September 19, 2009 at 7:46 am
I love how you combine elegant pieces and chanel necklaces with converse sneakers. and you accessorize perfectly!
Comment from Liya
Time September 19, 2009 at 8:58 am
omfg
your shoes are to DIE FOR
and your jewelery!!
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Comment from jie
Time September 19, 2009 at 9:56 am
goodness those shoes are insanee!! I LOVE
and $1600? are you kidding me? i’d think $2000 at least!
the bag is amazing. it’s so much fun looking at all the things mom keeps…only, my mother’s chanel blazer from the 80s probably won’t be mine for at least another 4 years haha
i actually like the less-sweet lemon tea, even though it doesn’t give the sugar hype that’s usually the intention of mid-day vita drinking at school
x
Comment from Fashion Pix
Time September 19, 2009 at 11:25 am
Those shoes are amazing, I love the buckles! Great outfit too, the chain fringe necklace is nice. I want one of those!
And it has been so long ago I ate wong wong’s, I really want some now lol
Comment from merkovsky
Time September 19, 2009 at 3:18 pm
OH MY GOD!! those shoes are hot!!! i miss HK soo much. i wanna meet up next time i’m there!
Comment from Kelly
Time September 19, 2009 at 5:08 pm
Love the coral nailpolish and the shoes
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Comment from Charmaine
Time September 20, 2009 at 9:58 pm
wow that bag is still in good condition!
eeeee i love those crackers! i have the urge to get them right now…
and omg those shoes! awesome :D!
Comment from Charmaine
Time September 20, 2009 at 9:59 pm
wow that bag is in very good condition!
eeee love those crackers! i have the urge to get some right now…
and omg those shoes! awesome :D!
Comment from Jackie
Time September 21, 2009 at 2:39 am
heyy D!
interesting blogg you have! love you your moving picts…! and also love the armani brown bag you have!! kept so well and soo cuteee :D:D:D
Comment from geisha
Time September 21, 2009 at 2:58 am
i love wong wongs or whatever they’re called. i always thought they were called ‘want wants’ because you were supposed to want them. oh the delusions of youth. arghhhh those shoes are amazing!!! i went to pedder red on friday and they have amazing new shoes and the leather bags there are GORGEOUS………… haven’t touched such soft leather in ages! xxx
Comment from Friendzcentury
Time September 21, 2009 at 5:18 am
Love your new ankle boots, it looks like I have to pay Pedder Red a visit to check out what they have in store.
Comment from jowy
Time September 21, 2009 at 7:55 am
DANG GRL!! ur new shoes are freaking AWESOME! purrrrrrfect for fall and winter!]
One Love,
Jowy
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Comment from jie
Time September 21, 2009 at 8:37 am
i got the backpack at a boutique in causeway bay. i’m sure you can search around…there really are so many nice ones out there but the fact that this one can actually be converted to a shoulder bag and is moderately-sized just had me convinced. i kind of hate it when i get a bag that 2193082139 people have and i swore an oath to myself that i would not buy another bag at least till january haha. it did cost quite a bit over my budget but the leather is supersofttttt so every time i pull it out i stop being angry at myself.
i would love to see the one you end up getting…it’d probably be reallyreallyreallynice :)
Comment from STARR
Time September 21, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I love how you wear converse and I really want your boots!
Comment from sindy
Time September 22, 2009 at 4:57 am
the last character of my chinese name is on that japanese cracker!
the baby in your previous post is so cute. and so are your DIY bunny ears.
Comment from claire
Time September 22, 2009 at 6:25 pm
i found the 286 quid acne shoes on ebay.. but they sold now :( what is more painful is that a silver pair sold for 140 quid. i’m kicking myself i didn’t put a higher starting bid. ugh. ugh. ugh. <3 C
Comment from Alex
Time September 24, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I was wondering if your bf moved to HK for you? Does he speak Mandarin or Cantonese? Before you moved to NYC, how’d you learn English/ how much did you know?
Comment from jessica
Time September 24, 2009 at 6:08 pm
OHMG THOSE BOOTS ARE SO FCKING COOL I WANT THEM IN MY LIFE ASAP .
wong-wongs sound amazing .
& i love your little chanel necklace !
Comment from Aimee
Time September 24, 2009 at 7:52 pm
LOVE your shoes. ah you little gorgeous vixen!
I just realized that ure 23. gosh u look so young. i thought ud be around 20…
Comment from Highdee
Time September 26, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Haha I love reading your post. They contain exactly what I need.
Love those shoes and your white converse!
Comment from Irinn
Time September 26, 2009 at 10:23 pm
deniseeeeeeeeee miss you. Gerbino is cooking for us next week!! wish you were here!!!! i’ll eat extra for you!
btw, love your shoes!!!
Comment from Ivy
Time September 27, 2009 at 1:09 am
Those boots are f’ing fierce! I could sadly never spend $200 on shoes though :(
Comment from NOVITA IRENE
Time September 27, 2009 at 9:45 am
definitely loves the shoes. great. btw, have I ever mentioned how much I adore your hair??
I’m so jealous.
:)
Comment from Emz
Time September 27, 2009 at 12:54 pm
OMGOSH that foodddddd *drools quietly in the corner* haha. I love the new boots!
Comment from Sophie Carmo
Time September 27, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I love your blog, you style and your bag, so cute!Xoxo
Comment from Christine
Time September 28, 2009 at 12:45 am
AAaah, those cracker thingies! SO good. and I like the random medley of charms on your necklaces :D
Comment from katlin
Time September 28, 2009 at 6:01 am
40 comments??? dzang woman so famous! haha, but yes take off your clothes is awesome! they just got picked up at oak! crazy stuff! and i super dig the ACCORDIONS on your bag. if only it could play music…
Comment from Martina
Time October 1, 2009 at 6:45 am
Oh, my god! I love your satchel!! It’s just perfect!! I’ m so jealous!! The perfect satchel!
Comment from Patricia Ann
Time October 2, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Oh my fucking God, I am insanely insanely jealous of those shoes! It’s the perfect blend between these Chloe Sevigny buckle shoes and the Chloe mirror wedges that’s been circling around. Oh dear, and the SUEEEEDEEEEE. I pine, I perish for suede!
Um, because I am ridiculously obsessed, and I can’t find that pair anywhere on the internet, any chance that you might be up to purchase it at that store of yours and ship it over to me? :D
Comment from jess
Time October 7, 2009 at 6:41 pm
your site isn’t letting me click on any of your links…including the link to your DIY site. Can you post the name of your DIY link so I can manually type it in? Thanks!
Comment from MELINA
Time October 8, 2009 at 8:40 am
ahhh, that’s cute! your shoes are awesome!!!
thanks for your commetn. your blog is amazing!
Comment from Jyun
Time October 24, 2009 at 3:47 am
You have the sweetest face. Btw, that’s Wang Wang. Tsk tsk, time to brush up on your Chinese :P
Comment from Annabel
Time September 18, 2009 at 11:31 am
NICE SHOES HUN!!!! and yes malaysia does have pedder red :D my mom HATES watching me buy shoes cos she says i have too many…whatever.