Sorry I have neglected the blog these past few days… I promise an outfit post tomorrow, but until then I will share a few pics from my beloved iPhone. Do you have Instagram? One of my favourite apps! Follow me @ChristingC.
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H&M kimono, Monki top, Stolen Girlfriends Club skirt available in store at Christing C, Jeffrey Campbell boots.
Moving your life to a entirely new place in both the physical and lifestyle sense can almost drain your emotions dry. A year hasn’t even passed since our relocation to Hong Kong and I can barely reach back to my former London mindset. Stacks of responsibility has now been set heavily upon my shoulders, and days flash by without any notice of what may come next. New relationships are building and existing ones are shifting to fit into this new mold. You learn about yourself and those around you, who have reached out to care and support, and those who have forgotten once your presence is no longer near. You sift through all the mess to hold on to what is secure and strong. Building a new life at the same time as building a business is far more straining than I could ever have imagined. Everyday I learn more about my new crowded home, my new friends, the new bustling city I now call home. I learn about the hardships and excitement about being fully involved in a start-up business, how to integrate family and work relationships, the finer art of networking, and ways to push myself out of my tight comfort zone. I battle my shy and idle ways on a daily basis, and make a full effort in embracing the waves of incoming opportunity. I now realize how sheltered my life was, and may be growing up for the first time. Shedding so many layers of protection has shifted my attitude in a slightly new direction, and through all the stress there are insane shining moments. Life has become exciting and unpredictable. There are days you scream in absolute happiness, and others where you cry with frustration. I feel lucky everyday for the incredible people that surround me and all they have sacrificed to put me where I am now, all the opportunities that have been literally placed into my lap, and all the amazing memories I’m building each day.
My trusty iPad makes it too easy to tap and save images resulting in albums full of inspiration. The perfect go-to on boring journeys or cloudy days, and an absolute savior when I need to get excited about dressing up. Here are a few of my recent favorite street style images. Sorry I don’t remember where they are from :-/
Spending today chilling and sleeping early. Our visitors have departed and I’m not sure I can remember the last time we had a night off at home. Lying in bed when it’s not actually bedtime is probably one of the most relaxing rituals.
We spent Saturday saying goodbye to Summer at W Hotel’s “Cococabana” themed pool party, which was also the last of the season. Our favourite Hong Kong DJ, Angus Wong, invited us to sip fruity cocktails, dance to Ibiza style tunes, and take shots out of a gigantic ice luge. Apparently we didn’t find our beds until 4am and still managed to make it back to W for their Sunday champagne brunch. Crazy I know, but who can turn down unlimited Perrier Jouet just after you wake.
Carin Wester blouse, Stolen Girlfriends Club skirt soon to be available at Christing C., Jeffrey Campbell boots, ManiaMania ring and necklace, DollsKill fox tail.
Last night the boys and I cabbed it out to middle of nowhere Chai Wan to attend one of the coolest parties of the season. To celebrate Lane Crawford’s new shopping experience “lab by lane crawford,” they threw an all out crazy party set in an abandoned warehouse, otherwise known as “Pink is Punk.” The event was a collaboration with Milan-based art director, Marcelo Burlon, who took his place at the DJ stand all night, and managed to keep the fashion frenzied crowd dancing far past bedtime. Marcelo also directed an incredible video, Symphony of Hong Kong, featuring many of Hong Kong’s creative fashion/art crowd including our friends, the impossibly chic Cindiddy and super stylist, Jolene. We danced and downed cocktails until everything faded into a fuzzy memory, and even managed to make it to Volar for further fun and excitement. The night ended with an ultra late Under Bridge Spicy Crab feast. Who doesn’t love a night with all my Hong Kong favourites!
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Yay! It’s Friday and this weekend is jammed full of parties 🙂 Tonight is Lane Crawford’s Pink is Punk Warehouse Party and tomorrow night is W Hotel’s final pool party of the season! What to Wear? What to Wear?
If you are looking for your own party outfit, head over to Christing C. and use “hedonism” at checkout for 20% off your order! Happy Friday!
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Carin Wester sweater available in store at Christing C. and soon to be available online. Free People shorts. Jeffrey Campbell boots. Karen Walker sunnies.
To my disbelief it’s actually starting to resemble Autumn here in Hong Kong. I never believed the humidity and temperatures would drop, I almost forgot the notion of a midnight breeze, and jackets have been thrown off my radar completely, but here I am wearing a sweater. Okay, I have to admit, it’s not quite chilly enough for the thickness of this particular piece, but mild Autumns allow for awkward pairings. Big knits and wispy bottoms are definitely my go-to during transitional seasons.
And as a thank-you for all you amazing readers… Type in “hedonism” at checkout to receive 20% off your purchase at Christing C. We have tons of new stock being updated after the weekend but click over and check out what we have now 🙂 I’ll have another fun giveaway this weekend so stay tuned!!!
Oh and please don’t forget to vote for you fave HK Fashion Blogger over at Asos!!
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Group shot left to right: JJ of Wanderlister (crashed the party but is not part of the competion!), Sybil of Style Voyager, Denise of Superwowomg, Tania of T Like Bubble Tea, Me, Sam of Sam is Home, and Geneva of A Pair and a Spare.
All photos by Carmen Chan
Last Sunday I joined a few of my favorite Hong Kong fashion bloggers for dainty finger sandwiches, sugary sweet macaroons, creamy cheesecake, fragrant looseleaf tea, and a few outfit shots on the side. I have spent the last few weeks scouring Asos for the ideal outfit under £100 in preparation for the Asos Tea Party hosted by HK Fashion Bloggers. We have been collaborating with Asos, to create a competition to help you (and I) win £250 to spend online at Asos! All you have to do is click here and fill in the name of the blogger you are voting for -aka fashion hedonism 😉 – enter a few details, and click vote!! Voting automatically gives you the chance to win £250 to spend at Asos!! Easy… So hurry…click click click and vote for me 🙂
I am currently saving for Isabel Marant’s entire S/S 2012 collection. Clothes destined for a globe trotting girl who likes things a little scruffier than her slightly more sophisticated friends. Slouchy knits, bright patchwork denim, nearly sheer sports inspired tees, and the sexiest minidresses that would be perfect for dancing barefoot on a far flung beach. I’m already thinking Phuket, coconut cocktails, and that chunky metallic knit dress.
I have been playing fashion editor these past few weeks, and working with popular Hong Kong weekly, New Monday, on a few editorials in their new “blogger becomes a fashion editor” feature. I can’t read any of the text, but hope you all like the looks I put together, and my brother’s photography. I loved working with the incredibly friendly and fun New Monday team, and the entire experience made me miss being a part of a fashion editorial team. I’ll share more next week 🙂
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